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Ann Jacobs

Ann Jacobs

@annjacobsmke.bsky.social

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Chair of the Wisconsin Elections Commission and I have opinions on election things. Personal Injury Atty. & I have opinions on law things. Posts are my own & I enjoy them.

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Ann Jacobs @annjacobsmke.bsky.social · 9d

It is communal - when we all have come together, as Jews across the nation and the world have come together to rejoice, to breathe a sigh of relief, and to look forward to a peaceful future.

Ann Jacobs @annjacobsmke.bsky.social · 9d

If you are watching any of the incredible videos of the Israeli hostages reuniting with their families - they are all saying this prayer. It is a prayer we say in so many circumstances. When we start a new year, when family comes together, or, today, when a miracle has happened.

Ann Jacobs @annjacobsmke.bsky.social · 14d

Anonymous trolls are like cockroaches - they scatter from the light. Why not use your real name when you make absurd declarations? Afraid of the repercussions?

Ann Jacobs @annjacobsmke.bsky.social · Aug 18

I had a bunch of thoughts about Trump’s Monday morning rant. threadreaderapp.com/thread/19575...

Thread by @AnnJacobsMKE on Thread Reader App

@AnnJacobsMKE: Whoo Nellie - this morning's mostly-all-caps anti-voting screed from the current resident of the Whitehouse is a true casserole of everyone's favorite conspiracy theories which a bunch ...

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Ann Jacobs @annjacobsmke.bsky.social · Jun 17

A thread about why the latest conspiracy-theory du jour about the Chinese sending fake ID's to the US so they can create fake absentee votes is complete nonsense. threadreaderapp.com/thread/19350...

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@AnnJacobsMKE: A brief 🧵on why the latest conspiracy theory about China sending drivers licenses to Wisconsin to allow for fake absentee voters to cast an absentee ballot is just a whole lot of nonsen...

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Ann Jacobs @annjacobsmke.bsky.social · May 16

Please share and, if you are eligible to give, please give! Her top-notch legal team does not come cheap and we need to ensure she has the necessary resources to fully litigate her case!! 6/fin

Ann Jacobs @annjacobsmke.bsky.social · May 16

More limits on the Hannah Dugan Legal Defense Fund: Employees of MKE County or working in the court complex, any atty likely to appear before Judge Dugan, member of WI judiciary & their families. 5/

Ann Jacobs @annjacobsmke.bsky.social · May 16

The limits on the Hannah Dugan Legal Defense fund address who CANNOT give (summarizing): lobbyists, non-citizens, party to any matter in MKE courts, attys for any matter pending in MKE courts (like me), residents of MKE county (more) 4/

Ann Jacobs @annjacobsmke.bsky.social · May 16

**There are significant limitations on who can give!**
It's clear from the list of people who can't give that a great deal of thought has gone into the administration of this fund so any possible conflicts of interest or ethical problems can be avoided.3/ www.hannahdugandefensefund.org/contribute

Contribute — Hannah Dugan Legal Defense Fund

www.hannahdugandefensefund.org

Ann Jacobs @annjacobsmke.bsky.social · May 16

The Fund "will be professionally managed by a separate entity experienced in fund management; its work will be monitored by counsel experienced in professional ethics. [former WI Supreme Ct justice] Janine P. Geske will oversee and serve as a trustee of the fund." 2/

Ann Jacobs @annjacobsmke.bsky.social · May 16

Happy to report that there is now a Legal Defense Fund set up for Judge Hannah Dugan! It is created in compliance with the Wisconsin Code for Judicial Ethics & Ethics for Public Officials!
www.hannahdugandefensefund.org

Hannah Dugan Legal Defense Fund

Judge Hannah Dugan deserves a full and aggressive defense. Your support will help ensure she receives it.

www.hannahdugandefensefund.org

Ann Jacobs @annjacobsmke.bsky.social · May 14

So stay tuned to this motion & arguments. It's one that wasn't on my radar but if successful is an absolute bar to these very unfortunate charges. 6/

Ann Jacobs @annjacobsmke.bsky.social · May 14

Further, the motion explains that this immunity is "immunity from suit" - meaning that it is not a defense at trial, but is for the court to determine ahead of time. As in, now. As in, if successful the charges are dismissed at this stage in the proceedings. 5/

Ann Jacobs @annjacobsmke.bsky.social · May 14

In summary: “Judges are entitled to absolute immunity for their judicial acts, without regard to the motive with which those acts are allegedly performed.”
(The chef's kiss to this quote is the citation to Trump v. U.S.) 4/

Ann Jacobs @annjacobsmke.bsky.social · May 14

In my earlier analysis, I did not consider the issue of judicial immunity. Judge Dugan's defense team, however, has considered it and filed a well-reasoned motion on the topic. 3/
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Ann Jacobs @annjacobsmke.bsky.social · May 14

She has since been indicted under similar claims. Some as spurious as allowing a litigant to appear by zoom (something that happens all the time).
As Judge Sol Wachter said, a grand jury would indict a ham sandwich if asked. 2/

Ann Jacobs @annjacobsmke.bsky.social · May 14

When I first saw the complaint against Hannah Dugan, the facts didn't add up and I discussed them at some length. 1/

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Ann Jacobs @annjacobsmke.bsky.social · Apr 25

Let's discuss the *actual* charges against Judge Hannah Dugan using the Complaint against her.
tl;dr - she sent the man in question into the public hallway where agents there to arrest him watched him walk by and did nothing. 1/
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Ann Jacobs @annjacobsmke.bsky.social · May 3

Good summary here: 2/2

https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.dcd.278290/gov.uscourts.dcd.278290.21.0_3.pdf

Ann Jacobs @annjacobsmke.bsky.social · May 3

Judge Beryl, issuing a restraining order against Trump on behalf of the law firm of Perkins Coie:

“But, when lawyers are apprehensive about retribution simply for filing a brief adverse to the government, there is no other choice but to do so.” 1/2

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Chad Loder @chadloder.bsky.social · May 1

excuse me i couldn't help but notice that, under the most bad-faith possible reading of your last post, you're wrong and you owe me an argument, the terms and timing of which i have already decided for you

Ann Jacobs @annjacobsmke.bsky.social · Apr 29

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Ann Jacobs @annjacobsmke.bsky.social · Apr 29

Rumor has it we will see more such famous republican attorneys joining her legal team! This is not a partisan issue - this is about the essential role an independent judiciary plays in our democracy. Hope to confirm by the am! 2/fin

Ann Jacobs @annjacobsmke.bsky.social · Apr 29

I’m hearing rumblings that more high-powered legal talent are joining Judge Hannah Dugan’s team to challenge the gov’t’s shocking charges against her. Already representing her is Steve Biskupic, a former US Atty under George W. Bush. 1/2

Ann Jacobs @annjacobsmke.bsky.social · Apr 27

Interesting - thanks for sharing!

Ann Jacobs @annjacobsmke.bsky.social · Apr 27

My understanding is that it was an administrative, not judicial warrant.