Amanda Carpenter
@amandacarpenter.bsky.social
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WATCH: Counsel @haydenjohnson.bsky.social breaks down the key aspects of our victory against the Trump admin’s violent and unconstitutional actions in the Chicago area. Threaded ⬇️
If you're in the area & have witnessed misconduct by ICE & other federal agents, report them at tinyurl.com/chicagoTRO
If you're in the area & have witnessed misconduct by ICE & other federal agents, report them at tinyurl.com/chicagoTRO
November 7, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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You just need to scroll down a bit in the newsletter to get to the video but don’t miss out on @raders.bsky.social’s piece, either! Happy Friday friends. Stay safe and healthy!
November 7, 2025 at 6:02 PM
You just need to scroll down a bit in the newsletter to get to the video but don’t miss out on @raders.bsky.social’s piece, either! Happy Friday friends. Stay safe and healthy!
"In the tariffs cases...I cannot think of another case involving challenges to Trump’s actions where so many notable conservative groups filed briefs against his position." www.scotusblog.com/2025/11/the-...
The tariffs case and whether amicus briefs matter
Courtly Observations is a recurring series by Erwin Chemerinsky that focuses on what the Supreme Court’s decisions will mean for the law, for lawyers and lower courts, and for people’s lives. […]
www.scotusblog.com
November 5, 2025 at 4:44 PM
"In the tariffs cases...I cannot think of another case involving challenges to Trump’s actions where so many notable conservative groups filed briefs against his position." www.scotusblog.com/2025/11/the-...
Every night at 6pm folks. www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
Border Patrol chief leading Trump immigration crackdown in Chicago ordered to report daily to federal judge
In a tense hearing, Gregory Bovino faced scrutiny for alleged violations of court orders limiting use of force.
www.politico.com
October 29, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Every night at 6pm folks. www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
Thank you Rand Paul!---Five Republican Senators joined the Democrats in the vote: Thom Tillis (N.C.), Susan Collins (Maine), Lisa Murkowski (Alaska), Mitch McConnell (Ky.) and Rand Paul (Ky.), the measure’s co-sponsor.
October 29, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Thank you Rand Paul!---Five Republican Senators joined the Democrats in the vote: Thom Tillis (N.C.), Susan Collins (Maine), Lisa Murkowski (Alaska), Mitch McConnell (Ky.) and Rand Paul (Ky.), the measure’s co-sponsor.
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We are proud to stand with our partners in this lawsuit: @loevy.com, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law's Community Justice and Civil Rights Clinic, UChicago Law's Mandel Legal Aid Clinic, First Defense Legal Aid, and the ACLU of Illinois.
Protecting protesters and the press from unconstitutional federal force in Illinois
Protect Democracy is suing the Trump administration for violating the First Amendment in Northern Illinois.
protdem.org
October 29, 2025 at 1:52 AM
We are proud to stand with our partners in this lawsuit: @loevy.com, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law's Community Justice and Civil Rights Clinic, UChicago Law's Mandel Legal Aid Clinic, First Defense Legal Aid, and the ACLU of Illinois.
Ooooh, so funny!
Are you laughing yet?
NYT: “I’m the speaker and the president,” Mr. Trump has joked
gift link www.nytimes.com/2025/10/25/u...
Are you laughing yet?
NYT: “I’m the speaker and the president,” Mr. Trump has joked
gift link www.nytimes.com/2025/10/25/u...
Keeping the House Absent, Johnson Marginalizes Congress and Himself
www.nytimes.com
October 28, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Ooooh, so funny!
Are you laughing yet?
NYT: “I’m the speaker and the president,” Mr. Trump has joked
gift link www.nytimes.com/2025/10/25/u...
Are you laughing yet?
NYT: “I’m the speaker and the president,” Mr. Trump has joked
gift link www.nytimes.com/2025/10/25/u...
You don't need an Enabling Act, or anything like that, when Congress just decides not to do its job, stay shutdown, and barely register concern when POTUS steals power of the purse, makes up emergencies to invoke extreme power, and engage in rank and flagrant corruptive acts.
October 26, 2025 at 12:39 AM
You don't need an Enabling Act, or anything like that, when Congress just decides not to do its job, stay shutdown, and barely register concern when POTUS steals power of the purse, makes up emergencies to invoke extreme power, and engage in rank and flagrant corruptive acts.
The idea that Congress, a body, would jealously guard its constitutional powers falls apart when the majority of members would gladly shut themselves down and rule themselves out to let POTUS enact the agenda they want.
October 26, 2025 at 12:35 AM
The idea that Congress, a body, would jealously guard its constitutional powers falls apart when the majority of members would gladly shut themselves down and rule themselves out to let POTUS enact the agenda they want.
Also, could someone provide me some evidence he's not just printing money? Or writing checks he can't otherwise cash?
This reminds me of this www.businessinsider.com/fec-trump-20...
This reminds me of this www.businessinsider.com/fec-trump-20...
The Federal Election Commission let Trump off the hook for allegedly using $2.8 million in charitable donations to veterans for political purposes
Two Democratic commissioners are accusing their Republican colleagues of refusing to enforce the law by blocking enforcement of the matter.
www.businessinsider.com
October 24, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Also, could someone provide me some evidence he's not just printing money? Or writing checks he can't otherwise cash?
This reminds me of this www.businessinsider.com/fec-trump-20...
This reminds me of this www.businessinsider.com/fec-trump-20...