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juststeller.bsky.social @juststeller.bsky.social · 2h

The problem is — everyone knows how normal this speech has become. How many never trumpers were quickly deleting old group texts today?

juststeller.bsky.social @juststeller.bsky.social · 2h

Who’s calling for political violence?

Yes, this is what the religious right calls Christian values.

If people tell you they don’t know anyone who talks like this, they’re lying to you.

Ask any of the VERY vocal Never Trumpers here.

Hell, ask any woman here. Actually, just look at posts here.

Maxwell Frost @maxwellfrost.bsky.social · 4h

Here is the Vice President defending adults who said they love Hitler, want to rape their enemies, put their political opponents in gas chambers, and that Black people are monkeys. Just to name a few.

Are these those Christian values JD Vance talks about?

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juststeller.bsky.social @juststeller.bsky.social · 2h

Sorry, I can’t stop thinking about Joyce Vance’s outlandish post today. Keeping me up.

You can’t tell me she doesn’t know that men who act in self defense receive more favorable outcomes than women in court.

Battered woman’s syndrome, Joyce.

Reminder: Oct is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

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juststeller.bsky.social @juststeller.bsky.social · 3h

I’m again reminded of the testimony elicited during Newsom v. Trump (often by Judge Breyer himself).

I called on Americans to attend the trial via audio (yes reporters, it’s free). It was THAT important to hear for themselves what the military misunderstands to be lawful action. It’s chilling.

Khashoggi's Ghost @urocklive1.bsky.social · 7h

ICE agents interfered with—and even threatened to “shoot and arrest”—emergency personnel rescuing an injured protester last week in Portland.

The agent “pointed his finger at me in a threatening manner,” the driver recalled, “and began viciously yelling in my face.

newrepublic.com/post/201774/...

ICE Agent Threatens to Shoot Ambulance Driver Helping Protester

Federal agents swarmed an ambulance crew to prevent them from taking an injured protester to the hospital.

newrepublic.com

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juststeller.bsky.social @juststeller.bsky.social · 3h

no one is reporting on ICE air like
@lalabote.bsky.social @laresistencianw.bsky.social @jjindc.bsky.social

they bear witness to the atrocities committed by our govt every single day. they log all the details. they’re building the cases we *will* prosecute.

but it’s on ALL of us to stop Trump.

lalabote @lalabote.bsky.social · 4h

Tuesday 14 October 2025 Avelo N803XT Boeing Field ICE flight.

1: Log of activity on ground.
2: Summary data for this flight.
6/8

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juststeller.bsky.social @juststeller.bsky.social · 5h

Meanwhile, not a single amicus brief filed today with this reply brief.

www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/24...

juststeller.bsky.social @juststeller.bsky.social · 5h

Women like Mayor Michelle Wu and NY Attorney General Letitia James are slowly, patiently, persistently fighting back. And they’re doing it in the most remarkable way — by building people up, not tearing them down. Few will recognize the enormous effort it takes to do it this way. I do. Thank you!

Michelle Wu 吳弭 @wutrain.bsky.social · 8h

Boston looks forward to welcoming the world to our beautiful city, the cradle of liberty and city of champions.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 14h

Trump on moving World Cup games from Boston: "We could take them away. Your mayor is not good."

juststeller.bsky.social @juststeller.bsky.social · 5h

IMPORTANT: the Third Circuit will hear oral arguments on challenges to New Jersey’s gun laws tomorrow, October 15

[Association of N.J. Rifle and Pistol Club Inc et al v. Attorney General of N.J. et al]

*Emil Bove (not Jennifer Mascott) will be present as part of the full bench!🧑🏻‍🦲💀

#CA3 #NJ #Bruen

Cases listed for disposition on: 10/15/2025
(Information is updated every 24 hours)
The list is sequenced by docket number and does not reflect the order of arguments.
Please click on the Expand Arrow to the left of the Case Number to view summaries prepared by parties.
Oral Argument Recordings
Argued
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The Maris and Seitz Courtrooms are located on the 19th floor, and the Ceremonial Courtroom is located on the 1st floor of the James A. Byrne U.S. Courthouse in Philadelphia, PA.
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24-2415, 24-2450, 24-2450, 24-2506,
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24-2415
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Association of New Jersey Rifle and Pistol Clubs I et al v. Attorney
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Philadelphia, PA - Maris Courtroom /
9:30am
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SUMMARIES (prepared by party)
Attorney's
Name
Case Summary
Appellants; Firearms Policy Coalition Inc, Timothy Connelly, Mark Cheeseman
William V.
Bergstrom
Whether New Jersey's ban on common semiautomatic firearms, including the most popular rifle in America, violates the Second Amendment.
(Also appears in: 24-2450, 24-2506)
Appellants: Firearms Policy Coalition Inc, Timothy Connelly, Mark Cheeseman
Peter A.
Patterson
Whether New Jersey's ban on common semiautomatic firearms, including the most popular rifle in America, violates the Second Amendment (Also appears in: 24-2450, 24-2506)
Appellees: Attorney General New Jersey, Mare Weinberg, Association of New Jersey Rifle and Pistol Clubs Inc, Thomas R. Rogers, Blake Ellman, Bradley D.
Billhimer, Christine A. Hoffman, Superintendent New Jersey State Police
Erin E.
Murphy
Appellees: Attorney General New Jersey, Mare Weinberg, Association of New Jersey Rifle and Pistol Clubs Inc, Thomas R. Rogers, Blake Ellman, Bradley D.
Billhimer, Christine A. Hoffman, Superintendent New Jersey State Police
Jeremy
Feigenbaum

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Third Circuit
INFORMATION REGARDING COURT OPERATIONS FOR THE COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE THIRD CIRCUIT
In the absence of an appropriation or continuing resolution, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit will be open.
All oral arguments will be heard as scheduled. Cases which are fully briefed will continue to be scheduled for argument.
Federal government attorneys in cases scheduled for oral argument must promptly contact the Clerk's Office regarding any arrangements necessary during a lapse in funding, e.g. substitution of counsel, for submission on the briefs, to appear by video conference.
All federal government attorneys are expected to timely respond to emergency or expedited motions and continue to meet deadlines in all expedited cases.
Deadlines in criminal cases will not be suspended. Any requests for adjustment to case deadlines in individual criminal cases due to the government shutdown must be requested by motion or telephonically. The duration of the sentence will be a critical factor in the evaluation of such requests.
Deadlines in non-expedited civil cases for federal government attorneys that expire during the duration of the lapse in funding will be tolled. Any tolled deadlines must be fulfilled or appropriate motion filed within 14 days from the end of the shutdown.
Attorneys appointed under the Criminal Justice Act should continue their representation and to submit vouchers for payment.
Attorneys not impacted by the shutdown and pro se litigants are expected to meet established deadlines.
Procedures may be subject to change in accordance with the Anti-Deficiency Act, 31
U.S.C. $$ 1341, 1342.
October 1, 2025

UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE THIRD CIRCUIT
Order of the Chief Circuit Judge Regarding the Operations of the Court of Appeals in the Absence of an Appropriation or Continuing Resolution Enacted by the United States Congress and Signed by the President
The United States Courts are an independent, national judiciary that provide fair and impartial justice under the Constitution and laws of the United States. The federal courts, including the Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, are dedicated to delivering justice to the public and court users and to safeguarding constitutional rights and liberties in a timely, effective, and prompt manner.
An appropriation or continuing resolution funding the operations of the United
States Courts was not passed by Congress and signed by the President by midnight September 30, 2025. The Court adopts the following plan to fulfill its mission during any period when there is an absence of an appropriation or continuing resolution funding judiciary operations. Accordingly, this Order governing operations in the absence of appropriations is in effect until superseded by an appropriation or continuing resolution enacted by the United States Congress and signed by the President.
During any period when the judiciary is able to sustain paid operations, Court operations will continue, including scheduled hearings and arguments, and employees will report to work or continue with approved leave plans as normal.
When such funds are no longer available, the Court will reduce operations as required by the Anti-Deficiency Act, 31 U.S.C. §§ 1341, 1342. Only activities that are necessary to support the exercise of the Court's constitutional duty to hear and resolve cases, to address emergency circumstances necessary for the safety of human life and the protection of property, and to perform activities otherwise authorized by law, either expressly or by implication, will be performed. As a result of this reduction in operations,

2. No new paid personnel will be hired and no new expenditures of funds shall be made by the Court of Appeals without the consent of the Chief Circuit Judge.
3. This Order supersedes the provisions of the Chief Judge's order dated
October 10, 2013, regarding Court operations during a lapse in appropriation.
The Judges of the Court of Appeals express their appreciation for the outstanding and dedicated manner in which the employees and staff of the Court discharge their responsibilities.
SO ORDERED:
s/ Michael A. Chagares
Chief Judge
Dated:
October 1, 2025
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

juststeller.bsky.social @juststeller.bsky.social · 6h

Is Oliver Darcy the one chucklefuck who kept coming to her defense last year?? Because, shame on him. And shame on *any* media that colludes w him. She is not a serious person.

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amanda moore 🐢 @noturtlesoup17.bsky.social · 6h

Just booked a flight to Portland for no kings, why not.

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juststeller.bsky.social @juststeller.bsky.social · 6h

Probably. Good thing I’m extra strength vaxxed, my pharmacist told me it protects against that kind of pyre 🧙‍♀️🤣

juststeller.bsky.social @juststeller.bsky.social · 6h

WOW Janet Mills 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

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Rep. LaMonica McIver @replamonica.bsky.social · 5d

Been there, AG James. Stay strong.

Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 5d

A federal grand jury reportedly indicted Letitia James, Trump’s latest effort to weaponize the Justice Dept. to punish political rivals

Letitia James criminally charged in Trump’s latest effort to punish rivals

Prosecutor who sought charges was installed amid Trump frustrations with pace of investigations against rivals

www.theguardian.com

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juststeller.bsky.social @juststeller.bsky.social · 8h

The women’s caucus doesn’t do anything, all year, but suddenly Grijalva is a woman’s issue?? Why? Why couldn’t one of the men’s caucuses make this their problem???? We have such limited capital. Why did we just use it??

juststeller.bsky.social @juststeller.bsky.social · 8h

lol the women’s caucus is going to be a no show this weekend at the no kings protests, and they’ll say it’s because they protested too hard today.

seriously, who came up with this idea? who decided it was a woman’s issue that Grijalva wasn’t sworn in???

juststeller.bsky.social @juststeller.bsky.social · 8h

this is so embarrassing. of all the injustices you should have fought for this year, you chose this.

where was this energy for Rep LaMonica McIver and Rep Bonnie Watts Coleman?

where was this energy for the FACE Act pardons? for the FACE Act repeal
act? For the SAVE act??

WTAF

Democratic Women’s Caucus @demwomencaucus.bsky.social · 9h

Speaker Johnson, swear her in.

We stand with Rep.-Elect Adelita Grijalva.

juststeller.bsky.social @juststeller.bsky.social · 8h

I HATE IT HERE. I will not be a democrat after the New Jersey election.

juststeller.bsky.social @juststeller.bsky.social · 8h

this is so embarrassing. of all the injustices you should have fought for this year, you chose this.

where was this energy for Rep LaMonica McIver and Rep Bonnie Watts Coleman?

where was this energy for the FACE Act pardons? for the FACE Act repeal
act? For the SAVE act??

WTAF

Democratic Women’s Caucus @demwomencaucus.bsky.social · 9h

Speaker Johnson, swear her in.

We stand with Rep.-Elect Adelita Grijalva.

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juststeller.bsky.social @juststeller.bsky.social · 8h

Fucking kill me. The first time the women’s caucus is acting is for Grijalva.

You must be fucking kidding me.

juststeller.bsky.social @juststeller.bsky.social · 8h

Today was the first day the AZ AG could legally take action. So stop complaining about @azagmayes.bsky.social.

The media and Congress - and especially Rep Grijalva, who no doubt knows AZ law - chose not to tell you that part, as they complained for weeks. It was *always* Oct 14.

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M. Fulton @choubox.bsky.social · 12h

VIRGINIA!!! This is an impact of Miyares getting re-elected. The Virginia AG is THE liaison that the state has with the Federal Government. A Spanberger win without @jonesjay.bsky.social means she’ll be fighting this regime at a decided disadvantage.

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juststeller.bsky.social @juststeller.bsky.social · 8h

Exactly! The AZ AG is the only one who’s actually doing anything.

And Virginia MUST elect Jay Jones!!!!! The lives of not only Virginians, but Americans across the country, will depend on it!!!!

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juststeller.bsky.social @juststeller.bsky.social · 8h

Once again, the comments in the thread prove how irresponsible the corrupt Congress-holes and complicit media have been reporting this story. No one bothered to check the law!

Everyone’s blaming the only person who’s doing anything — the AZ attorney general Kris Mayes.

You guys are so dumb.

The Hill @thehill.com · 12h

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes (D) threatened legal action if Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) delays swearing in Democratic Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva (Ariz.).

thehill.com

juststeller.bsky.social @juststeller.bsky.social · 9h

its just… im currently unowned, legally.

sooo i dont know that i legally exist under the new regime. im an unmarried, childfree, educated, financially independent woman, and my dad already told me he refuses to claim ownership of me again. so, yeah, my existence is anti all of the above.

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juststeller.bsky.social @juststeller.bsky.social · 9h

fantastic.

Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 9h

Klippenstein: The memo says it considers as indicators things like anti-Christian sentiment, anti-government views, and anti-traditional family positions.

These are descriptors that would cover millions and millions of people in this country.

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Welcome, Foolish Mortals.... @ehs06702.bsky.social · 13h

I don't have the privilege of fighting back, they will shoot me in the face, Joyce. And they'll spin a narrative that blames me and harass my family when they try to get me justice.

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