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Relax, bread department
February 6, 2026 at 1:16 AM
Relax, bread department
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Even if you don't have time to read all 83 pages of Judge Reyes's opinion barring the Trump administration from rescinding Temporary Protected Status for 350,000+ Haitians, please at least check out the four-page introduction.
It's a tour de force:
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
It's a tour de force:
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
!["On December 2, 1783, then-Commander-in-Chief George Washington penned: “America is open to receive not only the Opulent & respected Stranger, but the oppressed & persecuted of all Nations & Religions.”1
More than two centuries later, Congress reaffirmed President Washington’s vision by establishing the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program. See 8 U.S.C. § 1254a (TPS statute). It provides humanitarian relief to foreign nationals in the United States who come from disaster-stricken countries. It also brings in substantial revenue, with TPS holders generating $5.2 billion in taxes annually. See Part VI.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem has a different take. [screenshot of tweet].](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:nwnlnixtjh3qhkwpz2uy5uwv/bafkreicrroq5taft777rmau2ffjlsphbcatlxnwwigf2yekoke533yycim@jpeg)
![has terminated every TPS country designation to have reached her desk—twelve countries up,
twelve countries down. See Section IV.A.2. Her conclusion that Haiti (a majority nonwhite
country) faces merely “concerning” conditions cannot be squared with the “perfect storm of
suffering” and “staggering” “humanitarian toll” described in page-after-page of the Certified
Administrative Record (CAR). See Section IV.A.3.a. She ignored Congress’s requirement that
she “review the conditions” in Haiti only “after” consulting “with appropriate agencies.” 8
U.S.C. § 1254a(b)(3)(A); see Section IV.A.1. Indeed, she did not consult other agencies at all.
See id. Her “national interest” analysis focuses on Haitians outside the United States or here
illegally, ignoring that Haitian TPS holders already live here, and legally so. See Section
IV.A.3.b. And though she states that the analysis must include “economic considerations,” she
ignores altogether the billions Haitian TPS holders contribute to the economy. See id.
The Government’s primary response is that the TPS statute gives the Secretary
unbounded discretion to make whatever determination she wants, any way she wants. And, yes,
the statute does grant her some discretion. But not unbounded discretion. To the contrary,
Congress passed the TPS statute to standardize the then ad hoc temporary protection system—to
replace executive whim with statutory predictability. See Section I.A.
As to irreparable harm, the Government contends that, at most, the harms to Haitian TPS
holders are speculative. But the Department of State (State) warns [screenshot]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:nwnlnixtjh3qhkwpz2uy5uwv/bafkreid3cmawech25ummuj2tjvgxsrvufma2kmrijlfpglalwddd3qkikq@jpeg)
February 3, 2026 at 1:06 AM
Even if you don't have time to read all 83 pages of Judge Reyes's opinion barring the Trump administration from rescinding Temporary Protected Status for 350,000+ Haitians, please at least check out the four-page introduction.
It's a tour de force:
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
It's a tour de force:
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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I am not joking when I say a Democratic House could easily spend 2 years investigating and impeaching every political appointee up and down the chain of command in this administration and they should.
January 24, 2026 at 10:50 PM
I am not joking when I say a Democratic House could easily spend 2 years investigating and impeaching every political appointee up and down the chain of command in this administration and they should.
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Does everyone have a warm bed?
Does everyone have enough to eat?
Does everyone have a place to be safe?
Whose getting snatched in the night?
- Junauda Petrus, "Ritual on How to Love Minneapolis Again"
Does everyone have enough to eat?
Does everyone have a place to be safe?
Whose getting snatched in the night?
- Junauda Petrus, "Ritual on How to Love Minneapolis Again"
lims.minneapolismn.gov
January 24, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Does everyone have a warm bed?
Does everyone have enough to eat?
Does everyone have a place to be safe?
Whose getting snatched in the night?
- Junauda Petrus, "Ritual on How to Love Minneapolis Again"
Does everyone have enough to eat?
Does everyone have a place to be safe?
Whose getting snatched in the night?
- Junauda Petrus, "Ritual on How to Love Minneapolis Again"
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Miller is as mentally ill as Trump is. He no longer can distinguish between the dark fantasies that bounce around in his mind and the real world around him.
Stephen Miller calls the deceased “a domestic terrorist.”
January 24, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Miller is as mentally ill as Trump is. He no longer can distinguish between the dark fantasies that bounce around in his mind and the real world around him.
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anna wintour so out of ideas she let a rabbit guest edit an issue
January 19, 2026 at 7:19 AM
anna wintour so out of ideas she let a rabbit guest edit an issue
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New article on impact of ICE in Oregon. "In 2025, more than 1,900 immigrant Oregonians have been detained by ICE. ”
#DayWithoutAnImmigrant is Jan. 19
Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4pAT8YQ
#AbolishICE #NoICE PCUN
#DayWithoutAnImmigrant is Jan. 19
Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4pAT8YQ
#AbolishICE #NoICE PCUN
January 17, 2026 at 3:06 PM
New article on impact of ICE in Oregon. "In 2025, more than 1,900 immigrant Oregonians have been detained by ICE. ”
#DayWithoutAnImmigrant is Jan. 19
Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4pAT8YQ
#AbolishICE #NoICE PCUN
#DayWithoutAnImmigrant is Jan. 19
Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4pAT8YQ
#AbolishICE #NoICE PCUN
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Mariko Kaga - BOTD in 1943
December 11, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Mariko Kaga - BOTD in 1943
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I love that Mamdani is what the right claimed Obama was: A Muslim socialist born in Africa. The right practically manifested Mamdani into existence.
November 5, 2025 at 2:25 PM
I love that Mamdani is what the right claimed Obama was: A Muslim socialist born in Africa. The right practically manifested Mamdani into existence.
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Wow if Zohran can do that, maybe I, a fellow Millennial, can also run for office (immediately has emotional breakdown attempting to organize a potluck)
November 5, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Wow if Zohran can do that, maybe I, a fellow Millennial, can also run for office (immediately has emotional breakdown attempting to organize a potluck)
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I’m a little sorry but this is just what my brain is like
August 21, 2025 at 4:30 AM
I’m a little sorry but this is just what my brain is like
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🚨 Everyone needs to call their Dem Senator right now. They are starting to cave.
Tell them:
1. Vote NO on Cloture
AND
2. Vote NO on the Republican spending bill.
Don’t let them pivot to reconciliation. GOP doesn’t need Dem votes on that and they know it.
TODAY is the showdown.
🤳🏽: (202) 224-3121
Tell them:
1. Vote NO on Cloture
AND
2. Vote NO on the Republican spending bill.
Don’t let them pivot to reconciliation. GOP doesn’t need Dem votes on that and they know it.
TODAY is the showdown.
🤳🏽: (202) 224-3121
March 12, 2025 at 2:19 PM
🚨 Everyone needs to call their Dem Senator right now. They are starting to cave.
Tell them:
1. Vote NO on Cloture
AND
2. Vote NO on the Republican spending bill.
Don’t let them pivot to reconciliation. GOP doesn’t need Dem votes on that and they know it.
TODAY is the showdown.
🤳🏽: (202) 224-3121
Tell them:
1. Vote NO on Cloture
AND
2. Vote NO on the Republican spending bill.
Don’t let them pivot to reconciliation. GOP doesn’t need Dem votes on that and they know it.
TODAY is the showdown.
🤳🏽: (202) 224-3121
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you’re fired. wait you’re rehired. email us a list of things you’ve done today wait forget it you’re fired again. come back your job was important. you’re fired. or hired. come in to the office. wait the office has no computers go home. we are the department of government efficiency.
March 5, 2025 at 10:34 PM
you’re fired. wait you’re rehired. email us a list of things you’ve done today wait forget it you’re fired again. come back your job was important. you’re fired. or hired. come in to the office. wait the office has no computers go home. we are the department of government efficiency.
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We came back from fucking slavery and a civil war, man. Stop dooming. Hell, we came roaring back.
America is over. There is no coming back from this.
If we're lucky maybe we claw back some small-l liberalism for our daily lives. But even that might be too much to hope for.
The rest of the world has to move on from us.
They now know that the American people can't be trusted.
They're right.
If we're lucky maybe we claw back some small-l liberalism for our daily lives. But even that might be too much to hope for.
The rest of the world has to move on from us.
They now know that the American people can't be trusted.
They're right.
February 28, 2025 at 6:11 PM
We came back from fucking slavery and a civil war, man. Stop dooming. Hell, we came roaring back.
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Gregg is a former Marine and Forest Service ranger. He's saved the lives of hikers dangling off a cliff or going through cardiac arrest, and he's bravely fought forest fires to save small rural towns.
100% of his salary is paid by WA state.
Elon fired him. Share his story.
100% of his salary is paid by WA state.
Elon fired him. Share his story.
February 23, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Gregg is a former Marine and Forest Service ranger. He's saved the lives of hikers dangling off a cliff or going through cardiac arrest, and he's bravely fought forest fires to save small rural towns.
100% of his salary is paid by WA state.
Elon fired him. Share his story.
100% of his salary is paid by WA state.
Elon fired him. Share his story.
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mechanic: your car keeps breaking down, you need to upgrade the car system
you: what
mechanic: i don't know exactly but this 19 year old compulsive masturbator with no skills or knowledge of any kind is going to help me figure it out
you: give me the keys
mechanic: that's illegal
you: what
mechanic: i don't know exactly but this 19 year old compulsive masturbator with no skills or knowledge of any kind is going to help me figure it out
you: give me the keys
mechanic: that's illegal
Nothing underscores the profound level of state failure that is already well underway quite like a man who uses the phrase “upgrade our aviation system” being in charge of commercial aviation.
Thoughts and prayers to anyone getting on a plane in the U.S. right now.
February 5, 2025 at 8:40 PM
mechanic: your car keeps breaking down, you need to upgrade the car system
you: what
mechanic: i don't know exactly but this 19 year old compulsive masturbator with no skills or knowledge of any kind is going to help me figure it out
you: give me the keys
mechanic: that's illegal
you: what
mechanic: i don't know exactly but this 19 year old compulsive masturbator with no skills or knowledge of any kind is going to help me figure it out
you: give me the keys
mechanic: that's illegal
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The Very Best of Antiques Roadshow — Fuente Desconocida — 1/5
December 13, 2024 at 2:46 AM
The Very Best of Antiques Roadshow — Fuente Desconocida — 1/5
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Always 💖
Don't make me tap the sign
Don't make me tap the sign
November 6, 2024 at 5:42 AM
Always 💖
Don't make me tap the sign
Don't make me tap the sign
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VOICEOVER: Gwen’s a sassy marketing executive in Japan working her way up the corporate ladder. Frances is her co-worker who… pretends to be GAY to show his undying support for her? you just don’t know what wacky antics will happen at any moment on HOMO ARIGATO, Wednesdays at 8 pm
October 9, 2024 at 11:09 PM
VOICEOVER: Gwen’s a sassy marketing executive in Japan working her way up the corporate ladder. Frances is her co-worker who… pretends to be GAY to show his undying support for her? you just don’t know what wacky antics will happen at any moment on HOMO ARIGATO, Wednesdays at 8 pm