Linda Lawrey 🦋
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🦋 Fierce Democrat. Political Junkie. Democracy dies in cowardice. I read the Constitution for the articles. Dachshund mom. Defender of animals. Twitter refugee. 🚫 Solicitations 🚫Crypto 🚫 No creepy DMs.
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Linda Lawrey 🦋
@lindalawrey.bsky.social
· Jul 14
His soul is long gone. It's the soul of our Nation we need to worry about.
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NEWS: Dan Richman — key figure in now-dismissed Comey case — wins motion for return of materials seized from his devices.
Judge finds his rights were violated, orders that DOJ can only access data pursuant to lawful warrant.
Order could complicate efforts to re-indict Comey.
Judge finds his rights were violated, orders that DOJ can only access data pursuant to lawful warrant.
Order could complicate efforts to re-indict Comey.
![Richman's [l] Motion for Return of Property and ORDER the Government to return to
4 of 46
ichman the image of his computer that was made in 2017; any files obtained from his
vomo University email accounts) or his Apple iCloud accounts) in 2019 or 2020 that are in
the Government's possession; any copies of the image or files obtained from Petitioner
Richman's email or iCloud accounts that are in the Government's possession; and any materials
directly
obtained or extracted from those files that are in the Government's possession
(collectively, the "covered materials").
In order to "protect access to" the files at issue and preserve their availability for lawful
"use in later proceedings," see Fed. R. Crim. P. 41(g), and as an exercise of the Court's equitable
discretion to fashion a remedy that is appropriate under all the circumstances, the Court shall
further ORDER that, before returning the covered materials to Petitioner Richman, the
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Government may create one complete electronic copy of those materials and deposit that copy,
under seal, with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, which shall have
supervisory authority over access to this material, for future access pursuant to a lawful search
warrant and judicial order. The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia may then
exercise its discretion to decide whether to allow Petitioner Richman an opportunity to move to
quash any such warrant before it is executed.
The Court shall further ORDER the Attorney General of the United States or her
designee to certify, no later than 4:00 p.m. ET on Monday, December 15, 2025, that the Government has (1) returned the covered materials to Petitioner Richman; (2) not retained any
additional copy or copies of the covered materials; (3) not provided any copy or copies of the
covered materials to any other person, except for one copy that may be filed, under seal, in the
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December 13, 2025 at 3:41 AM
NEWS: Dan Richman — key figure in now-dismissed Comey case — wins motion for return of materials seized from his devices.
Judge finds his rights were violated, orders that DOJ can only access data pursuant to lawful warrant.
Order could complicate efforts to re-indict Comey.
Judge finds his rights were violated, orders that DOJ can only access data pursuant to lawful warrant.
Order could complicate efforts to re-indict Comey.
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Mother of Karoline Leavitt’s Nephew speaks out after ICE arrest: I think what I would have to say to Karoline is just because you went to a catholic school doesn't make you a good catholic.
December 13, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Mother of Karoline Leavitt’s Nephew speaks out after ICE arrest: I think what I would have to say to Karoline is just because you went to a catholic school doesn't make you a good catholic.
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“Congress has largely been focused on the double-tap strike. But the consensus among experts is that the entirety of the strikes is illegal.”
@naomilachance.bsky.social breaks down the details of Trump’s recent strikes on suspected drug boats in the Caribbean and what makes them illegal.
@naomilachance.bsky.social breaks down the details of Trump’s recent strikes on suspected drug boats in the Caribbean and what makes them illegal.
December 13, 2025 at 12:59 AM
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BREAKING
Trump DOJ must give files unconstitutionally taken from the devices of Comey’s ex-legal adviser Daniel Richman back to him, a federal judge rules.
It’s the evidence at the center of Comey’s case.
Background www.allrisenews.com/p/richman-su...
Trump DOJ must give files unconstitutionally taken from the devices of Comey’s ex-legal adviser Daniel Richman back to him, a federal judge rules.
It’s the evidence at the center of Comey’s case.
Background www.allrisenews.com/p/richman-su...
December 13, 2025 at 1:36 AM
BREAKING
Trump DOJ must give files unconstitutionally taken from the devices of Comey’s ex-legal adviser Daniel Richman back to him, a federal judge rules.
It’s the evidence at the center of Comey’s case.
Background www.allrisenews.com/p/richman-su...
Trump DOJ must give files unconstitutionally taken from the devices of Comey’s ex-legal adviser Daniel Richman back to him, a federal judge rules.
It’s the evidence at the center of Comey’s case.
Background www.allrisenews.com/p/richman-su...
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Donald, tell me you are a criminal POTUS having criminals crime on your behalf without telling me you are a criminal POTUS having criminals crime on your behalf.
December 13, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Donald, tell me you are a criminal POTUS having criminals crime on your behalf without telling me you are a criminal POTUS having criminals crime on your behalf.
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Baldwin: Without that extension, people are seeing shocking increases in their premiums. I spoke with a small business owner in Milwaukee named Nancy. Nancy is a cancer survivor. She cannot afford to be without health care because she has special medical needs. But her premiums are tripling…
December 13, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Baldwin: Without that extension, people are seeing shocking increases in their premiums. I spoke with a small business owner in Milwaukee named Nancy. Nancy is a cancer survivor. She cannot afford to be without health care because she has special medical needs. But her premiums are tripling…
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Garcia: We've actually only reviewed about a fourth of the 95,000 photos that were actually sent to us late last night. And so as we're going through those photos.. we'll continue to put out photos in the days and weeks ahead
December 13, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Garcia: We've actually only reviewed about a fourth of the 95,000 photos that were actually sent to us late last night. And so as we're going through those photos.. we'll continue to put out photos in the days and weeks ahead
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Dan Richman is a professor at Columbia Law School and a leading authority on criminal procedure—not exactly an ideal target for Fourth Amendment violations.
I’d love to see what his Crim Pro exam looks like this year.
I’d love to see what his Crim Pro exam looks like this year.
NEWS: Dan Richman — key figure in now-dismissed Comey case — wins motion for return of materials seized from his devices.
Judge finds his rights were violated, orders that DOJ can only access data pursuant to lawful warrant.
Order could complicate efforts to re-indict Comey.
Judge finds his rights were violated, orders that DOJ can only access data pursuant to lawful warrant.
Order could complicate efforts to re-indict Comey.
December 13, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Dan Richman is a professor at Columbia Law School and a leading authority on criminal procedure—not exactly an ideal target for Fourth Amendment violations.
I’d love to see what his Crim Pro exam looks like this year.
I’d love to see what his Crim Pro exam looks like this year.
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JUST IN: Judge orders feds to return data & emails from Comey friend Dan Richman, says investigators showed "callous disregard" for Richman's rights through warrantless rummaging through data for recent Comey probe. w/ @kyledcheney.bsky.social
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
Court orders DOJ to return data seized from Comey friend
U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly ruled the material obtained from law professor Daniel Richman was handled with “callous disregard” for his rights.
www.politico.com
December 13, 2025 at 4:12 AM
JUST IN: Judge orders feds to return data & emails from Comey friend Dan Richman, says investigators showed "callous disregard" for Richman's rights through warrantless rummaging through data for recent Comey probe. w/ @kyledcheney.bsky.social
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
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Q: At the end of this year, those extended Obamacare subsidies expire. What's your message to those 24m Americans who will see their premiums go up?
TRUMP: Don't make it sound so bad. Obviously you're a sycophant for Democrats. You're obviously a provider of bad news for Republicans.
TRUMP: Don't make it sound so bad. Obviously you're a sycophant for Democrats. You're obviously a provider of bad news for Republicans.
December 12, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Q: At the end of this year, those extended Obamacare subsidies expire. What's your message to those 24m Americans who will see their premiums go up?
TRUMP: Don't make it sound so bad. Obviously you're a sycophant for Democrats. You're obviously a provider of bad news for Republicans.
TRUMP: Don't make it sound so bad. Obviously you're a sycophant for Democrats. You're obviously a provider of bad news for Republicans.
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Trump on Americans' healthcare costs going up by 200-300%: "Don't make it sound so bad"
Q: At the end of this year, those extended Obamacare subsidies expire. What's your message to those 24m Americans who will see their premiums go up?
TRUMP: Don't make it sound so bad. Obviously you're a sycophant for Democrats. You're obviously a provider of bad news for Republicans.
TRUMP: Don't make it sound so bad. Obviously you're a sycophant for Democrats. You're obviously a provider of bad news for Republicans.
December 12, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Trump on Americans' healthcare costs going up by 200-300%: "Don't make it sound so bad"
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JUST IN: Unanimous 1st Circuit panel overturns Judge Talwani's already-stayed order blocking Planned Parenthood funding ban in One Big Beautiful Bill. (1st Cir also stayed similar order from her in blue states' suit) Opn: www.ca1.uscourts.gov/sites/ca1/fi... Earlier: www.politico.com/newsletters/...
www.ca1.uscourts.gov
December 12, 2025 at 11:25 PM
JUST IN: Unanimous 1st Circuit panel overturns Judge Talwani's already-stayed order blocking Planned Parenthood funding ban in One Big Beautiful Bill. (1st Cir also stayed similar order from her in blue states' suit) Opn: www.ca1.uscourts.gov/sites/ca1/fi... Earlier: www.politico.com/newsletters/...
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DC Circuit grants an administrative stay PAUSING Judge Boasberg’s scheduled contempt inquiry.
The panel says it shouldn’t be construed as a decision on the merits.
The panel says it shouldn’t be construed as a decision on the merits.
December 13, 2025 at 12:14 AM
DC Circuit grants an administrative stay PAUSING Judge Boasberg’s scheduled contempt inquiry.
The panel says it shouldn’t be construed as a decision on the merits.
The panel says it shouldn’t be construed as a decision on the merits.
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JUST IN: Judge Richard Leon sets TRO hearing for 330PM Tuesday on new White House ballroom construction suit. Earlier via @FaithWardwell www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
National preservation group sues to halt East Wing ballroom construction
The National Trust for Historic Preservation argues the Trump administration must seek congressional approval and consult federal commissions and the public before work continues.
www.politico.com
December 12, 2025 at 8:44 PM
JUST IN: Judge Richard Leon sets TRO hearing for 330PM Tuesday on new White House ballroom construction suit. Earlier via @FaithWardwell www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
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BREAKING: Trump admin asks DC Circuit to halt Boasberg's planned contempt hearings next week re Alien Enemies deportations, incl. testimony from fired DOJ immigration atty Erez Reuveni. DOJ says it will be a 'circus' and 'endless fishing expedition.' Doc: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Notice (Other) – #206 in J.G.G. v. TRUMP (D.D.C., 1:25-cv-00766) – CourtListener.com
NOTICE (Service of Mandamus Petition) by PAMELA J. BONDI, PETER B. HEGSETH, KRISTI L. NOEM, MARCO A. RUBIO, MADISON SHEAHAN, DONALD J. TRUMP, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SE...
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December 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM
BREAKING: Trump admin asks DC Circuit to halt Boasberg's planned contempt hearings next week re Alien Enemies deportations, incl. testimony from fired DOJ immigration atty Erez Reuveni. DOJ says it will be a 'circus' and 'endless fishing expedition.' Doc: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Abrego's lawyers, fearing his re-arrest, immediately went to Judge Xinis and got a TRO this morning blocking any such move Doc: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us... So looks like he'll be free for at least a few weeks. Earlier: www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
Memorandum and Order – #114 in Abrego Garcia v. Noem (D. Maryland, 8:25-cv-02780) – CourtListener.com
MEMORANDUM ORDER granting 112 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order; Respondents are enjoined from re-detaining Petitioner in ICE custody until this Court can receive further briefing from the partie...
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December 12, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Abrego's lawyers, fearing his re-arrest, immediately went to Judge Xinis and got a TRO this morning blocking any such move Doc: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us... So looks like he'll be free for at least a few weeks. Earlier: www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
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Rep. Brian Babin: "You can see videos of any wartime front. They're not pretty." (We're at war?)
December 12, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Rep. Brian Babin: "You can see videos of any wartime front. They're not pretty." (We're at war?)
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WALKINSHAW: Are you familiar with the Proud Boys?
GLASHEEN: I'm familiar with the name
WALKINSHAW: Does the FBI still designate them as an extremist organization? They did during Trump's first term
GLASHEEN: We are in the process right now of changing our, uh, categories for domestic terrorism
GLASHEEN: I'm familiar with the name
WALKINSHAW: Does the FBI still designate them as an extremist organization? They did during Trump's first term
GLASHEEN: We are in the process right now of changing our, uh, categories for domestic terrorism
December 11, 2025 at 5:49 PM
WALKINSHAW: Are you familiar with the Proud Boys?
GLASHEEN: I'm familiar with the name
WALKINSHAW: Does the FBI still designate them as an extremist organization? They did during Trump's first term
GLASHEEN: We are in the process right now of changing our, uh, categories for domestic terrorism
GLASHEEN: I'm familiar with the name
WALKINSHAW: Does the FBI still designate them as an extremist organization? They did during Trump's first term
GLASHEEN: We are in the process right now of changing our, uh, categories for domestic terrorism
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Don Bacon refers to Laura Loomer as a "crazy lady"
December 12, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Don Bacon refers to Laura Loomer as a "crazy lady"
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During my discussion with @cnn.com's @lauracoates.com
last night, I mentioned Kilmar Abrego Garcia's scheduled check-in this morning — and how it remained to be seen what the government would try to do.
This morning, ANOTHER order blocking Abrego's detention.
WATCH
last night, I mentioned Kilmar Abrego Garcia's scheduled check-in this morning — and how it remained to be seen what the government would try to do.
This morning, ANOTHER order blocking Abrego's detention.
WATCH
December 12, 2025 at 1:42 PM
During my discussion with @cnn.com's @lauracoates.com
last night, I mentioned Kilmar Abrego Garcia's scheduled check-in this morning — and how it remained to be seen what the government would try to do.
This morning, ANOTHER order blocking Abrego's detention.
WATCH
last night, I mentioned Kilmar Abrego Garcia's scheduled check-in this morning — and how it remained to be seen what the government would try to do.
This morning, ANOTHER order blocking Abrego's detention.
WATCH
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is Rep. Michael Rulli okay? he looked and sounded like a complete maniac during this Newsmax interview
December 12, 2025 at 2:29 PM
is Rep. Michael Rulli okay? he looked and sounded like a complete maniac during this Newsmax interview
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Bennie Thompson on Noem: "Her arrival was short lived. She left in the middle of the hearing ostensibly to go to another meeting. We found that the meeting had been canceled, so she could've stayed. But nonetheless, we're not surprised, because this is who she is."
December 12, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Bennie Thompson on Noem: "Her arrival was short lived. She left in the middle of the hearing ostensibly to go to another meeting. We found that the meeting had been canceled, so she could've stayed. But nonetheless, we're not surprised, because this is who she is."
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I have been informed that Abrego walked in and out of his ICE check-in this morning with no issues.
December 12, 2025 at 2:20 PM
I have been informed that Abrego walked in and out of his ICE check-in this morning with no issues.
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Abrego’s lawyers sought emergency relief on the ground of, essentially, that’s not how any of this works.
They needed before the time of Abrego’s ICE check-in by 8 am TODAY.
Judge Xinis granted it. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
They needed before the time of Abrego’s ICE check-in by 8 am TODAY.
Judge Xinis granted it. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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December 12, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Abrego’s lawyers sought emergency relief on the ground of, essentially, that’s not how any of this works.
They needed before the time of Abrego’s ICE check-in by 8 am TODAY.
Judge Xinis granted it. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
They needed before the time of Abrego’s ICE check-in by 8 am TODAY.
Judge Xinis granted it. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Per emergency court filings:
After Abrego’s release on the grounds that there was no valid order of removal, an (Trump executive branch) immigration judge issued an order correcting the so-called “Scrivener’s Errol” at 7:01 pm ET.
After Abrego’s release on the grounds that there was no valid order of removal, an (Trump executive branch) immigration judge issued an order correcting the so-called “Scrivener’s Errol” at 7:01 pm ET.
December 12, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Per emergency court filings:
After Abrego’s release on the grounds that there was no valid order of removal, an (Trump executive branch) immigration judge issued an order correcting the so-called “Scrivener’s Errol” at 7:01 pm ET.
After Abrego’s release on the grounds that there was no valid order of removal, an (Trump executive branch) immigration judge issued an order correcting the so-called “Scrivener’s Errol” at 7:01 pm ET.