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The Trump admin argument that masks "are for officer safety reasons" is actually an admission • Tom Homan highlights how secrecy aims to block accountability, the immoral lawlessness at the core of the Trump administration. And, for paid subscribers: Closing my tabs.
The Trump admin argument that masks "are for officer safety reasons" is actually an admission
Tom Homan highlights how secrecy aims to block accountability, the immoral lawlessness at the core of the Trump administration. And, for paid subscribers: Closing my tabs.
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February 16, 2026 at 3:56 AM
The Trump admin argument that masks "are for officer safety reasons" is actually an admission • Tom Homan highlights how secrecy aims to block accountability, the immoral lawlessness at the core of the Trump administration. And, for paid subscribers: Closing my tabs.
Exclusive: DHS based its newest refugee attack on a Trump proclamation that stated it would not apply to refugees • New documents filed in a key refugee case in Minnesota shed light on a broad, aggressive plan to review all refugees admitted since the start of the Biden administration.
Exclusive: DHS based its newest refugee attack on a Trump proclamation that stated it would not apply to refugees
New documents filed in a key refugee case in Minnesota shed light on a broad, aggressive plan to review all refugees admitted since the start of the Biden administration.
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February 13, 2026 at 9:54 AM
Exclusive: DHS based its newest refugee attack on a Trump proclamation that stated it would not apply to refugees • New documents filed in a key refugee case in Minnesota shed light on a broad, aggressive plan to review all refugees admitted since the start of the Biden administration.
The D.C. District Court strikes back • Three judges issued three rulings protecting constitutional rights in cases relating to Trump admin actions against federal inmates, Alien Enemies Act deportees, and Sen. Mark Kelly.
The D.C. District Court strikes back
Three judges issued three rulings protecting constitutional rights in cases relating to Trump admin actions against federal inmates, Alien Enemies Act deportees, and Sen. Mark Kelly.
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February 12, 2026 at 9:55 PM
The D.C. District Court strikes back • Three judges issued three rulings protecting constitutional rights in cases relating to Trump admin actions against federal inmates, Alien Enemies Act deportees, and Sen. Mark Kelly.
Opening up the Trump admin's attack on Minnesota refugees to greater public scrutiny • On Tuesday, Law Dork, with Public Justice, filed a motion to improve access to a key court case challenging ICE's new effort to detain thousands of law-abiding refugees.
Opening up the Trump admin's attack on Minnesota refugees to greater public scrutiny
On Tuesday, Law Dork, with Public Justice, filed a motion to improve access to a key court case challenging ICE's new effort to detain thousands of law-abiding refugees.
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February 12, 2026 at 12:57 AM
Opening up the Trump admin's attack on Minnesota refugees to greater public scrutiny • On Tuesday, Law Dork, with Public Justice, filed a motion to improve access to a key court case challenging ICE's new effort to detain thousands of law-abiding refugees.
DHS's investigation of a man who emailed a DHS lawyer is over — but not the concerns it raises • After 99 days, DHS retracted an administrative subpoena targeting a man following his exercise of his First Amendment rights — but never explained why it was investigating him.
DHS's investigation of a man who emailed a DHS lawyer is over — but not the concerns it raises
After 99 days, DHS retracted an administrative subpoena targeting a man following his exercise of his First Amendment rights — but never explained why it was investigating him.
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February 11, 2026 at 12:57 AM
DHS's investigation of a man who emailed a DHS lawyer is over — but not the concerns it raises • After 99 days, DHS retracted an administrative subpoena targeting a man following his exercise of his First Amendment rights — but never explained why it was investigating him.
Two judges on the Fifth Circuit gave Trump exactly what he wants to enact mass detentions • On Friday night, Judges Edith Jones and Kyle Duncan split with more than 150 judges who have ruled against the Trump admin's unilateral, harsh interpretation of a 1996 law.
Two judges on the Fifth Circuit gave Trump exactly what he wants to enact mass detentions
On Friday night, Judges Edith Jones and Kyle Duncan split with more than 150 judges who have ruled against the Trump admin's unilateral, harsh interpretation of a 1996 law.
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February 8, 2026 at 9:54 PM
Two judges on the Fifth Circuit gave Trump exactly what he wants to enact mass detentions • On Friday night, Judges Edith Jones and Kyle Duncan split with more than 150 judges who have ruled against the Trump admin's unilateral, harsh interpretation of a 1996 law.
150 days of Kavanaugh stops, and it just keeps getting worse • Kavanaugh stops would always be bad. As a tool in the Trump administration's authoritarianism arsenal, they are worse. The consequences are everywhere.
150 days of Kavanaugh stops, and it just keeps getting worse
Kavanaugh stops would always be bad. As a tool in the Trump administration's authoritarianism arsenal, they are worse. The consequences are everywhere.
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February 6, 2026 at 12:56 AM
150 days of Kavanaugh stops, and it just keeps getting worse • Kavanaugh stops would always be bad. As a tool in the Trump administration's authoritarianism arsenal, they are worse. The consequences are everywhere.
The unfathomable Minnesota transcript that must be read, as it tells the reality of America today • "I am not white, as you can see," Julie Le — a government lawyer — told a federal judge on Tuesday. "And my family's at risk as any other people that might get picked up too ..."
The unfathomable Minnesota transcript that must be read, as it tells the reality of America today
"I am not white, as you can see," Julie Le — a government lawyer — told a federal judge on Tuesday. "And my family's at risk as any other people that might get picked up too ..."
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February 5, 2026 at 6:56 AM
The unfathomable Minnesota transcript that must be read, as it tells the reality of America today • "I am not white, as you can see," Julie Le — a government lawyer — told a federal judge on Tuesday. "And my family's at risk as any other people that might get picked up too ..."
"The system sucks," or what a federal lawyer's comments really tell us about the Trump admin • Julie Le's comments are shocking, but they are a problem of the Trump admin’s own making. And it goes way beyond one lawyer new to the Minnesota U.S. Attorney's Office.
"The system sucks," or what a federal lawyer's comments really tell us about the Trump admin
Julie Le's comments are shocking, but they are a problem of the Trump admin’s own making. And it goes way beyond one lawyer new to the Minnesota U.S. Attorney's Office.
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February 4, 2026 at 6:56 AM
"The system sucks," or what a federal lawyer's comments really tell us about the Trump admin • Julie Le's comments are shocking, but they are a problem of the Trump admin’s own making. And it goes way beyond one lawyer new to the Minnesota U.S. Attorney's Office.
Breaking: Judge blocks Noem's second attempt to keep members of Congress out of immigration facilities • U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb issued a temporary restraining order on Monday morning. Also: For paid subscribers, closing my tabs.
Breaking: Judge blocks Noem's second attempt to keep members of Congress out of immigration facilities
U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb issued a temporary restraining order on Monday morning. Also: For paid subscribers, closing my tabs.
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February 2, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Breaking: Judge blocks Noem's second attempt to keep members of Congress out of immigration facilities • U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb issued a temporary restraining order on Monday morning. Also: For paid subscribers, closing my tabs.
Minnesota's effort to end the surge is rejected as journalists are arrested, but pushback continues • A judge denied Minnesota's ambitious request — a day after Don Lemon and Georgia Fort were arrested. But, in Texas, a judge orders 5-year-old Liam Ramos and his dad released.
Minnesota's effort to end the surge is rejected as journalists are arrested, but pushback continues
A judge denied Minnesota's ambitious request — a day after Don Lemon and Georgia Fort were arrested. But, in Texas, a judge orders 5-year-old Liam Ramos and his dad released.
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February 1, 2026 at 12:55 AM
Minnesota's effort to end the surge is rejected as journalists are arrested, but pushback continues • A judge denied Minnesota's ambitious request — a day after Don Lemon and Georgia Fort were arrested. But, in Texas, a judge orders 5-year-old Liam Ramos and his dad released.
Talking with Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty about Trump, Operation Metro Surge — and FAFO • Moriarty: "[T]he people of Minneapolis are looking around, and this is what they’re saying to their electeds too, is, ‘Who is here protecting us?’”
Talking with Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty about Trump, Operation Metro Surge — and FAFO
Moriarty: "[T]he people of Minneapolis are looking around, and this is what they’re saying to their electeds too, is, ‘Who is here protecting us?’”
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January 29, 2026 at 3:56 AM
Talking with Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty about Trump, Operation Metro Surge — and FAFO • Moriarty: "[T]he people of Minneapolis are looking around, and this is what they’re saying to their electeds too, is, ‘Who is here protecting us?’”
Challenging the "unprecedented" Operation Metro Surge — as the ground shifts by the hour • A morning hearing over Minnesota's lawsuit, an alarming Eighth Circuit afternoon order, and news that Bovino is set to leave town. And, for paid subscribers: Closing my tabs.
Challenging the "unprecedented" Operation Metro Surge — as the ground shifts by the hour
A morning hearing over Minnesota's lawsuit, an alarming Eighth Circuit afternoon order, and news that Bovino is set to leave town. And, for paid subscribers: Closing my tabs.
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January 27, 2026 at 3:56 AM
Challenging the "unprecedented" Operation Metro Surge — as the ground shifts by the hour • A morning hearing over Minnesota's lawsuit, an alarming Eighth Circuit afternoon order, and news that Bovino is set to leave town. And, for paid subscribers: Closing my tabs.
The ICE killing of Alex Pretti, the second in Minneapolis, prompts quick legal action • After federal agents killed the nurse on Saturday, lawyers responded quickly — leading to one TRO issued before the night's end aimed at preserving evidence of the killing.
The ICE killing of Alex Pretti, the second in Minneapolis, prompts quick legal action
After federal agents killed the nurse on Saturday, lawyers responded quickly — leading to one TRO issued before the night's end aimed at preserving evidence of the killing.
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January 25, 2026 at 6:56 AM
The ICE killing of Alex Pretti, the second in Minneapolis, prompts quick legal action • After federal agents killed the nurse on Saturday, lawyers responded quickly — leading to one TRO issued before the night's end aimed at preserving evidence of the killing.
ICE's Fourth Amendment-free search policy, Minnesota church protest charges, and more • The Trump administration's cruel, lawless immigration enforcement efforts were on full display this week. So was the pushback.
ICE's Fourth Amendment-free search policy, Minnesota church protest charges, and more
The Trump administration's cruel, lawless immigration enforcement efforts were on full display this week. So was the pushback.
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January 24, 2026 at 6:56 AM
ICE's Fourth Amendment-free search policy, Minnesota church protest charges, and more • The Trump administration's cruel, lawless immigration enforcement efforts were on full display this week. So was the pushback.
DOJ's defense of Trump's Fed firing effort falls flat at SCOTUS • Fed Governor Lisa Cook looks safe in her job for now. No justice was eager to back Solicitor General John Sauer's arguments for Trump on Wednesday.
DOJ's defense of Trump's Fed firing effort falls flat at SCOTUS
Fed Governor Lisa Cook looks safe in her job for now. No justice was eager to back Solicitor General John Sauer's arguments for Trump on Wednesday.
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January 22, 2026 at 12:56 AM
DOJ's defense of Trump's Fed firing effort falls flat at SCOTUS • Fed Governor Lisa Cook looks safe in her job for now. No justice was eager to back Solicitor General John Sauer's arguments for Trump on Wednesday.
Kristi Noem says that virtually anyone could face a Kavanaugh stop • Trump started off the day with an Insurrection Act threat. DHS Sec. Noem followed up by saying that anyone "surrounding" any DHS target has to prove their legal status.
Kristi Noem says that virtually anyone could face a Kavanaugh stop
Trump started off the day with an Insurrection Act threat. DHS Sec. Noem followed up by saying that anyone "surrounding" any DHS target has to prove their legal status.
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January 16, 2026 at 6:57 AM
Kristi Noem says that virtually anyone could face a Kavanaugh stop • Trump started off the day with an Insurrection Act threat. DHS Sec. Noem followed up by saying that anyone "surrounding" any DHS target has to prove their legal status.
Supreme Court allows candidate challenges to state ballot-counting rules • Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the court's opinion, allowing the challenge to “Illinois’s procedure for counting mail-in ballots received after election day" to proceed.
Supreme Court allows candidate challenges to state ballot-counting rules
Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the court's opinion, allowing the challenge to “Illinois’s procedure for counting mail-in ballots received after election day" to proceed.
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January 14, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Supreme Court allows candidate challenges to state ballot-counting rules • Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the court's opinion, allowing the challenge to “Illinois’s procedure for counting mail-in ballots received after election day" to proceed.
SCOTUS likely to allow state trans sports bans, but a changed tone could signal a narrow ruling • Although a majority appeared unlikely to strike down West Virginia and Idaho's bans, there also seemed to be interest in avoiding a final decision on constitutional questions for now.
SCOTUS likely to allow state trans sports bans, but a changed tone could signal a narrow ruling
Although a majority appeared unlikely to strike down West Virginia and Idaho's bans, there also seemed to be interest in avoiding a final decision on constitutional questions for now.
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January 14, 2026 at 3:56 AM
SCOTUS likely to allow state trans sports bans, but a changed tone could signal a narrow ruling • Although a majority appeared unlikely to strike down West Virginia and Idaho's bans, there also seemed to be interest in avoiding a final decision on constitutional questions for now.
Breaking: Kelly sues Hegseth over censure for lawmakers' video about troops' duty to refuse illegal orders • The Arizona senator is seeking an order by Friday blocking the Defense Department's efforts. And, for paid subscribers: Closing my tabs.
Breaking: Kelly sues Hegseth over censure for lawmakers' video about troops' duty to refuse illegal orders
The Arizona senator is seeking an order by Friday blocking the Defense Department's efforts. And, for paid subscribers: Closing my tabs.
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January 12, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Breaking: Kelly sues Hegseth over censure for lawmakers' video about troops' duty to refuse illegal orders • The Arizona senator is seeking an order by Friday blocking the Defense Department's efforts. And, for paid subscribers: Closing my tabs.
Following Wednesday's ICE killing, D.C. residents take to the streets, chanting "ICE out now" • A protest at 14 and U streets in Washington, D.C., stopped traffic for roughly an hour on the evening after an ICE agent killed Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis.
Following Wednesday's ICE killing, D.C. residents take to the streets, chanting "ICE out now"
A protest at 14 and U streets in Washington, D.C., stopped traffic for roughly an hour on the evening after an ICE agent killed Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis.
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January 9, 2026 at 3:57 AM
Following Wednesday's ICE killing, D.C. residents take to the streets, chanting "ICE out now" • A protest at 14 and U streets in Washington, D.C., stopped traffic for roughly an hour on the evening after an ICE agent killed Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis.
An ICE agent killed Renee Nicole Good. Judge Sara Ellis all but told us today would happen. • "[A]gents have used excessive force … without justification, often without warning, and even at those who had begun to comply with agents’ orders," Ellis wrote on Nov. 20.
An ICE agent killed Renee Nicole Good. Judge Sara Ellis all but told us today would happen.
"[A]gents have used excessive force … without justification, often without warning, and even at those who had begun to comply with agents’ orders," Ellis wrote on Nov. 20.
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January 8, 2026 at 6:56 AM
An ICE agent killed Renee Nicole Good. Judge Sara Ellis all but told us today would happen. • "[A]gents have used excessive force … without justification, often without warning, and even at those who had begun to comply with agents’ orders," Ellis wrote on Nov. 20.
Five years later, as Trump's lies continue, the danger of the January 6 insurrection remains • An offensive White House web site of lies is an apt anniversary marker — not just of where Trump is but of where the many institutional failures to stop him have led us.
Five years later, as Trump's lies continue, the danger of the January 6 insurrection remains
An offensive White House web site of lies is an apt anniversary marker — not just of where Trump is but of where the many institutional failures to stop him have led us.
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January 7, 2026 at 12:57 AM
Five years later, as Trump's lies continue, the danger of the January 6 insurrection remains • An offensive White House web site of lies is an apt anniversary marker — not just of where Trump is but of where the many institutional failures to stop him have led us.
DOJ, Virginia A.G. manufacture lawsuit to block in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants • Virginia A.G. Jason Miyares is trying to harm undocumented students in his last days in office — but a nonprofit is pushing back. And, for paid subscribers: Closing my tabs.
DOJ, Virginia A.G. manufacture lawsuit to block in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants
Virginia A.G. Jason Miyares is trying to harm undocumented students in his last days in office — but a nonprofit is pushing back. And, for paid subscribers: Closing my tabs.
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January 6, 2026 at 12:58 AM
DOJ, Virginia A.G. manufacture lawsuit to block in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants • Virginia A.G. Jason Miyares is trying to harm undocumented students in his last days in office — but a nonprofit is pushing back. And, for paid subscribers: Closing my tabs.
A new, old type of lawlessness as Trump attacks Venezuela — and an opening for a better America • The legal discussion is dark in the wake of the U.S. military taking Nicolás Maduro to the U.S. The path America is on today, however, is not where we need to go.
A new, old type of lawlessness as Trump attacks Venezuela — and an opening for a better America
The legal discussion is dark in the wake of the U.S. military taking Nicolás Maduro to the U.S. The path America is on today, however, is not where we need to go.
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January 4, 2026 at 6:58 AM
A new, old type of lawlessness as Trump attacks Venezuela — and an opening for a better America • The legal discussion is dark in the wake of the U.S. military taking Nicolás Maduro to the U.S. The path America is on today, however, is not where we need to go.