Jay HS
@djbird70.bsky.social
Financial regulatory attorney. ELCA Lutheran.
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Very important vote. It makes repealing ICE surge funding the mainstream position in the party, with bipartisan support.
👀 Every Senate Democrat + Collins and Murkowski just voted for the Bernie Sanders amendment to repeal the $75 billion in additional ICE funding under Trump’s “big beautiful bill.” The measure failed 49-51.
January 30, 2026 at 11:26 PM
Very important vote. It makes repealing ICE surge funding the mainstream position in the party, with bipartisan support.
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My first remarks since being arrested last night.
January 30, 2026 at 11:30 PM
My first remarks since being arrested last night.
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We do not mean to shock you here you but a new crop of "originalist" law professors are showing their collective ass in public
The Legal Academy’s Leading Originalists Remain Breathtakingly Full of Shit
The conservative lawyers filing amicus briefs in the birthright citizenship case are making it very clear that there is only some “history” they care about.
ballsandstrikes.org
January 29, 2026 at 9:38 PM
We do not mean to shock you here you but a new crop of "originalist" law professors are showing their collective ass in public
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Right now, MSP activists are getting a ton of extremely sympathetic press coverage; Will's ride-alongs have worked in everyone's favor. Will talking about what he's doing has encouraged other people to get involved.
I have begged over and over for other rapid responders to talk to press; I often end up doing it anyway because my risk tolerance is high and I’m already targeted. I always, always make the terms of press engagement clear: no other observer can be identified in any way.
@whstancil.bsky.social engage with media thoughtfully and keep comrades safe or let someone else do it. the movement will be just fine without your clout chasing
January 29, 2026 at 10:54 PM
Right now, MSP activists are getting a ton of extremely sympathetic press coverage; Will's ride-alongs have worked in everyone's favor. Will talking about what he's doing has encouraged other people to get involved.
This is not only 💯 accurate, it has strong Elizabeth Bennett vs. Lady Catherine de Bourgh energy, and I am here for it!
I have refuted him every way someone can be refuted, in person, in print, and through an exhausting amount of threads. Now there is a brief, and I can read the brief. I will respond to the brief—the original communicative content of it, not whatever he feels like saying about it online next week.
January 29, 2026 at 2:03 PM
This is not only 💯 accurate, it has strong Elizabeth Bennett vs. Lady Catherine de Bourgh energy, and I am here for it!
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So, incredibly, the White House has chosen to escalate in blue Minnesota and retreat in Maine to protect a vulnerable GOP Senator.
It's confirmation that Trump-Vance-Miller view ICE as a partisan govt-backed militia to attack blue America while propping up their regime. 1/
It's confirmation that Trump-Vance-Miller view ICE as a partisan govt-backed militia to attack blue America while propping up their regime. 1/
Maine Senator Susan Collins said Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem informed her that ICE will end the immigration enforcement surge in the state.
ICE ending Maine surge, Senator Collins says - The Boston Globe
Collins said in a statement that she had pushed Noem and other Trump administration officials to have ICE “reconsider its approach to immigration enforcement in the state.”
trib.al
January 29, 2026 at 12:55 PM
So, incredibly, the White House has chosen to escalate in blue Minnesota and retreat in Maine to protect a vulnerable GOP Senator.
It's confirmation that Trump-Vance-Miller view ICE as a partisan govt-backed militia to attack blue America while propping up their regime. 1/
It's confirmation that Trump-Vance-Miller view ICE as a partisan govt-backed militia to attack blue America while propping up their regime. 1/
Gives Isaac Chotiner a run for his money.
NYU Law Prof. Richard Epstein has submitted his amicus brief to the United States Supreme Court on birthright citizenship. He has no expertise in this area and has never done, as far as I know, any substantial work on the history of the common law dating back to early modern and pre-modern England.
January 29, 2026 at 2:11 AM
Gives Isaac Chotiner a run for his money.
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The reason for this brief is the counsel of record, fwiw. Epstein is the plug
January 28, 2026 at 4:17 AM
The reason for this brief is the counsel of record, fwiw. Epstein is the plug
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I will simply never recover from reading this sentence:
"Since Georgia implemented work requirements in 2020, they have spent twice as much on Deloitte consultants and administrative costs as on healthcare for people."
"Since Georgia implemented work requirements in 2020, they have spent twice as much on Deloitte consultants and administrative costs as on healthcare for people."
Today, Luke Farrell (@lukef.bsky.social) explains how complex eligibility requirements have turned America’s safety net into a lucrative revenue stream for monopolistic private contractors.
The Means-Testing Industrial Complex
As Republicans tightened work requirements and eligibility rules for Medicaid and SNAP last year, Equifax’s CEO openly celebrated the profits to be made from administering this deprivation.
lpeproject.org
January 28, 2026 at 4:33 PM
I will simply never recover from reading this sentence:
"Since Georgia implemented work requirements in 2020, they have spent twice as much on Deloitte consultants and administrative costs as on healthcare for people."
"Since Georgia implemented work requirements in 2020, they have spent twice as much on Deloitte consultants and administrative costs as on healthcare for people."
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please remember that no matter how many “ICE is losing in MN” articles you read today, there is still a very real, urgent, ongoing crisis in Minnesota.
people need food and they need rent money. that has not changed.
people need food and they need rent money. that has not changed.
January 28, 2026 at 2:55 PM
please remember that no matter how many “ICE is losing in MN” articles you read today, there is still a very real, urgent, ongoing crisis in Minnesota.
people need food and they need rent money. that has not changed.
people need food and they need rent money. that has not changed.
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Of course. And that’s why Dems need to lean in and work towards dismantling ICE.
First no funding.
Impeach Noem.
Demand hearings on ICE’s operation in MN.
Demand that Miller resign.
Don’t let up.
First no funding.
Impeach Noem.
Demand hearings on ICE’s operation in MN.
Demand that Miller resign.
Don’t let up.
“An administration official gave away the game to Punchbowl News, admitting that these “de-escalatory measures” are about placating Senate Democrats so they don’t seize this moment to demand restrictions on ICE as part of any government funding package.”
newrepublic.com/article/2057...
newrepublic.com/article/2057...
Donald Trump Is Frightened
Trump wants to appear eager to minimize out-of-control clashes between government militias and protesters. But he doesn’t want to stop the things causing those clashes in the first place.
newrepublic.com
January 28, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Of course. And that’s why Dems need to lean in and work towards dismantling ICE.
First no funding.
Impeach Noem.
Demand hearings on ICE’s operation in MN.
Demand that Miller resign.
Don’t let up.
First no funding.
Impeach Noem.
Demand hearings on ICE’s operation in MN.
Demand that Miller resign.
Don’t let up.
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just limitless depravity
Maher Tarabishi, who has been detained by ICE since October, was the primary caretaker of his disabled adult child, Wael.
On Jan. 23, Wael died from complications related to Pompe disease, a rare genetic condition.
ICE has now denied Maher’s request to attend his funeral, his attorney says.
On Jan. 23, Wael died from complications related to Pompe disease, a rare genetic condition.
ICE has now denied Maher’s request to attend his funeral, his attorney says.
ICE Denies Detainee's Request to Attend His Son's Funeral, Attorney Says
Maher Tarabishi was the primary caretaker of his son, Wael Tarabishi, 30, who died on Friday, Jan. 23, from complications related to Pompe disease.
people.com
January 28, 2026 at 12:22 AM
just limitless depravity
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Until the moment they shot him, CBP was treating Alex the same way they’ve treated countless other observers and protesters. They’re lawless and out of control. Conspiracy paranoia will not help achieve justice here or shed light on what’s happening in Minneapolis.
January 27, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Until the moment they shot him, CBP was treating Alex the same way they’ve treated countless other observers and protesters. They’re lawless and out of control. Conspiracy paranoia will not help achieve justice here or shed light on what’s happening in Minneapolis.
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Donald Trump must fire Kristi Noem immediately.
Or Democrats will initiate impeachment proceedings against her in the House.
We can do this the easy way or the hard way.
Or Democrats will initiate impeachment proceedings against her in the House.
We can do this the easy way or the hard way.
January 27, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Donald Trump must fire Kristi Noem immediately.
Or Democrats will initiate impeachment proceedings against her in the House.
We can do this the easy way or the hard way.
Or Democrats will initiate impeachment proceedings against her in the House.
We can do this the easy way or the hard way.
🧵 These wingnut State AGs and their phony baloney academic enablers can’t even be bothered to engage in serious legal analysis.
Here we have the state attorneys general brief arguing to overturn birthright citizenship, led by Tennessee and Iowa.
I’ll just start by highlighting that we now have historically inaccurate and methodically bankrupt law professors’ work at the top of the batting order.
This stuff matters.
I’ll just start by highlighting that we now have historically inaccurate and methodically bankrupt law professors’ work at the top of the batting order.
This stuff matters.
January 27, 2026 at 11:24 PM
🧵 These wingnut State AGs and their phony baloney academic enablers can’t even be bothered to engage in serious legal analysis.
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it reveals pretty plainly that "merit-based hiring" means "you belong to the correct class and hold the right set of identities"
Odd how when people like Bari Weiss go on about 'merit-based hiring', what they mean is hiring nice-looking white boys from elite schools regardless of their experience.
Here's CBS's new Ukraine correspondent. Graduated college less than a year ago. Yale Rugby. Only job: 7 months freelancing. 1/
Here's CBS's new Ukraine correspondent. Graduated college less than a year ago. Yale Rugby. Only job: 7 months freelancing. 1/
January 27, 2026 at 9:43 PM
it reveals pretty plainly that "merit-based hiring" means "you belong to the correct class and hold the right set of identities"
Was Amy Wax unavailable?
January 27, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Was Amy Wax unavailable?
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The Free Press put out a piece calling out Noem's lies about Alex Pretti's murder, and the comment section is absolutely furious.
January 26, 2026 at 5:07 PM
The Free Press put out a piece calling out Noem's lies about Alex Pretti's murder, and the comment section is absolutely furious.
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Hey @leahgreenberg.bsky.social and I are both Carleton grads and this fucking rocks - love to see a college protect its students from the goons instead of cutting deals with the regime.
January 27, 2026 at 2:55 AM
Hey @leahgreenberg.bsky.social and I are both Carleton grads and this fucking rocks - love to see a college protect its students from the goons instead of cutting deals with the regime.
Deleting Signal now that I know it’s compromised. Find me in the recaps on Television Without Pity.
Deleting Signal now that I know it's compromised. Find me on Usenet's alt.folklore.urban.
Deleting Signal now that I know it's compromised. Please be the talkie to my walkie.
January 27, 2026 at 3:12 AM
Deleting Signal now that I know it’s compromised. Find me in the recaps on Television Without Pity.
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Bovino
Homan
Noem
…
Miller
They need to resign, no pause in pressure, they all need to leave the governing and this regime
Homan
Noem
…
Miller
They need to resign, no pause in pressure, they all need to leave the governing and this regime
January 27, 2026 at 2:31 AM
Bovino
Homan
Noem
…
Miller
They need to resign, no pause in pressure, they all need to leave the governing and this regime
Homan
Noem
…
Miller
They need to resign, no pause in pressure, they all need to leave the governing and this regime
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There's been a lot of discussion about the echoes of the civil rights movement in the protests today, with people obviously drawing comparisons between the strategies, tactics and coalitions that were vital then and are still vital now.
But this post has me thinking about a different echo ...
But this post has me thinking about a different echo ...
I suspect right now Stephen Miller and the other nazis are meeting to discuss how a place not as “nice" or "peaceful” as Minnesota will provide better oxygen for their lies and goals of martial law.
January 27, 2026 at 12:31 AM
There's been a lot of discussion about the echoes of the civil rights movement in the protests today, with people obviously drawing comparisons between the strategies, tactics and coalitions that were vital then and are still vital now.
But this post has me thinking about a different echo ...
But this post has me thinking about a different echo ...
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Bovino is just the patsy - a noxious and odious fall guy. Stephen Miller is the architect and prime mover of the whole thing. Everything they do is at his direction - often after his threats. As long as he runs policy in the WH, nothing will change no matter how many Bovinos come and go.
January 27, 2026 at 12:17 AM
Bovino is just the patsy - a noxious and odious fall guy. Stephen Miller is the architect and prime mover of the whole thing. Everything they do is at his direction - often after his threats. As long as he runs policy in the WH, nothing will change no matter how many Bovinos come and go.
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When I teach Vietnam, I explain that opposition to the war really grew in fits and starts. Some big rallies and visible protests, but also a steady stream of celebrities and ordinary folks breaking with their priors and taking a new stand.
This last month, this last week, feels like a real shift.
This last month, this last week, feels like a real shift.
January 26, 2026 at 10:20 PM
When I teach Vietnam, I explain that opposition to the war really grew in fits and starts. Some big rallies and visible protests, but also a steady stream of celebrities and ordinary folks breaking with their priors and taking a new stand.
This last month, this last week, feels like a real shift.
This last month, this last week, feels like a real shift.
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