Ian Marcus Amelkin (he/him)
@imaprof.bsky.social
Associate Professor of Law at the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University, former federal defender in the Southern District of New York
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Chilling, awful, unnecessary, and like so much of this administration, needlessly cruel.
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Doughnuts and Bullets: The Absurdity of Working for RFK Jr.
What happens when your new boss thinks you’re a child killer?
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December 2, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Chilling, awful, unnecessary, and like so much of this administration, needlessly cruel.
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Bernie Sanders on Instagram
219K likes, 2,315 comments - berniesanders on November 30, 2025
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December 2, 2025 at 1:26 AM
this is what I have been thinking all day #chrishayes
WATCH: “The President of the United States was undeniably charmed by the 34-year-old Democratic Socialist,” says Chris Hayes of Zohran Mamdani’s White House meeting with Trump.
‘Truly improbable and hilarious:’ Hayes reacts to Mamdani-Trump meeting
YouTube video by MS NOW
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November 22, 2025 at 2:10 AM
this is what I have been thinking all day #chrishayes
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WATCH: “The President of the United States was undeniably charmed by the 34-year-old Democratic Socialist,” says Chris Hayes of Zohran Mamdani’s White House meeting with Trump.
‘Truly improbable and hilarious:’ Hayes reacts to Mamdani-Trump meeting
YouTube video by MS NOW
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November 22, 2025 at 2:09 AM
WATCH: “The President of the United States was undeniably charmed by the 34-year-old Democratic Socialist,” says Chris Hayes of Zohran Mamdani’s White House meeting with Trump.
I don't know why after all these years #microsoftword thinks I want to #copyright what I just wrote instead of knowing it is time for subsection (c).
November 21, 2025 at 2:52 AM
I don't know why after all these years #microsoftword thinks I want to #copyright what I just wrote instead of knowing it is time for subsection (c).
FBI interviews of the victims as well as those in his orbit, as well as any proffer notes that exist of interviews of #Epstein by the #USAO. #Trump was an unindicted co-conspirator in several #SDNY cases, prosecutors may have asked many about him. These notes will be in the #files.
One caution I'd offer as everyone goes through these emails is that *Jeffrey Epstein* (of all people) saying something in an email does not automatically make it true!
November 14, 2025 at 4:41 AM
New #Epstein evidence: Seems more likely now #Trump commutes #Maxwell's sentence and "deports" her to France. She'll sign an NDA but will paint Trump in a positive light, leaning heavily into this email.
The most damning stuff will be in the #FBI interviews of victims, still in the #files.
The most damning stuff will be in the #FBI interviews of victims, still in the #files.
November 13, 2025 at 3:54 AM
New #Epstein evidence: Seems more likely now #Trump commutes #Maxwell's sentence and "deports" her to France. She'll sign an NDA but will paint Trump in a positive light, leaning heavily into this email.
The most damning stuff will be in the #FBI interviews of victims, still in the #files.
The most damning stuff will be in the #FBI interviews of victims, still in the #files.
Nice work here by #JohnOliver #felonymurder
Felony Murder: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
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November 12, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Nice work here by #JohnOliver #felonymurder
In a more local bending of the knee, #Hochul. www.commondreams.org/news/hochul-...
A 'Dirty Deal With Trump': Hochul Draws Fury Over Fracked Gas Pipeline Approval | Common Dreams
"Under Gov. Hochul’s leadership, New Yorkers’ voices were silenced to appease President Trump’s fossil fuel priorities," said one critic.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:30 AM
In a more local bending of the knee, #Hochul. www.commondreams.org/news/hochul-...
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Bullies gain power when their misconduct succeeds in causing righteous people to yield in the face of wrongdoing. That’s why voting for Trump's continuing resolution - without any protection against his health care cuts or his growing illegality - is a mistake.
I voted NO.
I voted NO.
November 10, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Bullies gain power when their misconduct succeeds in causing righteous people to yield in the face of wrongdoing. That’s why voting for Trump's continuing resolution - without any protection against his health care cuts or his growing illegality - is a mistake.
I voted NO.
I voted NO.
This is what it is all about. For nearly 30 years, we have been stuck in place by obstructionists that allowed the abundant wealth in this country to be held by too few people in exchange for power. There is enough for everyone to live comfortably. This is a historic step towards that future #zohran
November 5, 2025 at 4:10 AM
This is what it is all about. For nearly 30 years, we have been stuck in place by obstructionists that allowed the abundant wealth in this country to be held by too few people in exchange for power. There is enough for everyone to live comfortably. This is a historic step towards that future #zohran
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As other criminal justice reforms have faced backlash, New York’s Clean Slate Act succeeded, becoming law in 2023. Its path to enactment highlights several strategic principles that could guide advocates pursuing similar reforms. bit.ly/4hAPVWz
New York’s Clean Slate Act
The bill’s path to enactment offers lessons for other states seeking to pass similar criminal justice reforms.
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November 2, 2025 at 4:02 PM
As other criminal justice reforms have faced backlash, New York’s Clean Slate Act succeeded, becoming law in 2023. Its path to enactment highlights several strategic principles that could guide advocates pursuing similar reforms. bit.ly/4hAPVWz
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Lets hope #Trump plays the "I have to follow the courts this time" card with this one and leaves this ruling be.
Trump Administration Must Pay SNAP Benefits During Shutdown, Court Rules
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November 1, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Lets hope #Trump plays the "I have to follow the courts this time" card with this one and leaves this ruling be.
I could do without the opening shot of the twin towers in Cuomo’s World Series attack ad. What a #dogwhistling loser.
November 1, 2025 at 12:00 AM
I could do without the opening shot of the twin towers in Cuomo’s World Series attack ad. What a #dogwhistling loser.
My take on the #sportsbetting crisis in professional sports. #usatoday #gambling #parlays #fairpay #oped
Why not give players a cut? That's one way to fix our sports betting problem. | Opinion
The NBA gambling scandal involving Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier and Damon Jones shows it's time to address the problems mobile betting has created.
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October 30, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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They aren’t hiding the totalitarianism, folks.
Stephen Miller on Fox threatens to arrest JB Pritzker for "seditious conspiracy" and says, "to all ICE officers: you have federal immunity in the conduct of your duties. And anybody who lays a hand on you or tries to stop or obstruct you is committing a felony."
October 27, 2025 at 12:18 AM
They aren’t hiding the totalitarianism, folks.
What a rendition of "Oh, Canada" to kick off the #WorldSeries. Chills (will reply with a video once it is posted).
October 25, 2025 at 12:02 AM
What a rendition of "Oh, Canada" to kick off the #WorldSeries. Chills (will reply with a video once it is posted).
This is a bad take by Bret Stephens in the @nytimes.com. China, Turkey, Uganda are not Israel. Israel is one of America's closest allies, a country we provide billions of dollars and tons of high-powered weapons. It is reasonable to believe that Israel has America's blessing for its actions.
October 22, 2025 at 2:36 AM
This is a bad take by Bret Stephens in the @nytimes.com. China, Turkey, Uganda are not Israel. Israel is one of America's closest allies, a country we provide billions of dollars and tons of high-powered weapons. It is reasonable to believe that Israel has America's blessing for its actions.