Unlike typical federal legal cases that go to an "Article 3" judge, immigration cases go before the DOJ's Administrative Judge, then go to the DOJ's Board of Appeals. Only after that can an immigrant file a "petition for review" in federal court. 3/
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Unlike typical federal legal cases that go to an "Article 3" judge, immigration cases go before the DOJ's Administrative Judge, then go to the DOJ's Board of Appeals. Only after that can an immigrant file a "petition for review" in federal court. 3/
Over 100 Immigration Judges have quit or been fired - yes, fired! - since Inauguration Day, only seven months and eight days ago. The DOJ hires and fires Immigration Judges because it is an Administrative Court run by the Executive Branch. 2/
Donald Trump's immigration discrimination machine, formerly called the federal government, is OUT OF CONTROL to press his political demands for mass deportation. Now, the Department of Justice declared "Temporary Immigration Judges" don't need ANY experience in THE LAW. 1/
THERE IS HOPE!
Is there even ONE thing Donald Trump is doing to bring Republican authoritarian socialism to America that surprises you? Genuinely, I want to know.
I was worried they were starting to get it. It doesn’t appear that will happen anytime soon though.
Only people power can stop Donald Trump's fascism, one false claim at a time.
For once a network is canceled before Futurama is
There is just a feeling about running after a story before 6 am that is familiar and invigorating to a journalist, so I had to share those feels with you guys. Wish me luck!
This is your daily reminder that Trump’s name is all over the Epstein files.
We're gonna close all the rural hospitals, but don't worry, the nuclear reactor on the moon is gonna work like a champ. We can build one of those.
Actually I do want Jim Acosta to interview me on Substack when I die, since statistically my AI will just criticize him for using Substack
Awesome!
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Donald Trump is so transgressive that people feel numb. But the system he relies upon for power relies upon reliable data from the government. Politicizing government reports, even the slightest, threatens the entire underpinnings of the US economy's capital markets.
Democrats nationally need to rally around killing Texas Republicans demands for a highly unusual political gerrymander that will strip voters of color of their Congressional seats. The alternative is a race to the bottom.
Utah…
Of all people, Dershowitz should recognize these people's First Amendment rights to refuse him service.
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Pretty soon all economic and jobs data released by the federal government will be handwritten with a black Sharpie
Donald Trump raised taxes over $100 billion so far this year without Congress, fired the BLS Commissioner for making accurate jobs reports, and wants to add a new ballroom to the White House bigger than a football field, by demolishing the East Wing. Totally fucking normal.
This’ll end well
Donald Trump has collected over $100 BILLION in new taxes from American small businesses and consumers with only a single written trade deal with the UK to show for the effort. He keeps bragging about trade deals but analysis nobody has actual details. Where's the beef???
Can we all agree that Jay Leno sucked when he rode on Johnny Carson's coattails at The Tonight Show, and he sucks worse now?
Thank God! Congressional immunity caused many of the Iran-Contra criminal Republicans to get away with crimes. No mas.
The House Oversight Committee on Tuesday declined a request from Ghislaine Maxwell’s lawyers to grant her immunity in exchange for providing testimony to Congress.
Happy 5th Anniversary to the Herman Cain Awards. www.reddit.com/r/HermanCain...
Happy 5th Anniversary to the Herman Cain Awards. www.reddit.com/r/HermanCain...
Great story! A quirky love story is practically a requirement to be a truly Florida tourist trap. Assuming you're familiar with Coral Castle in South Dade.
Love that one too!
What is your favorite summertime place to swim? I'll go first: Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs.
How much do you want to bet Donald Trump is directing Ghislaine Maxwell to somehow rat out Elon Musk in exchange for a pardon???
Stephen Colbert
Getting very Miami feels from this coming soon sign.
No criminal prosecution in America has ever started with the declassification and release of intelligence information before a grand jury reviews the information with a prosecutor who files an indictment. President Obama will be fine. Trump needs a distraction.
Mockler: Americans should be okay with deporting people who are criminals and who are dangerous and here illegally. But that is not what the Trump Administration is prioritizing. They have reallocated funds meant for the deportation of criminals to the deportation of farm workers
Donald Trump is so desperate for a distraction to cover up his REFUSAL to release the Jeffrey Epstein files he's: - pressuring Coke to switch to cane sugar - releasing a real looking medical report - Demanding the Commanders & Guardians to re-rebrand What next? Releasing his own taxes?
Very stable.
ICE detained a veteran and U.S. citizen for three days. They didn’t let him contact his family or a lawyer. They didn’t let him change or shower. They didn’t give him a reason for his detention. Under this regime, no one is safe. apnews.com/article/us-a...
Trump’s Epstein cover-up continues to backfire as more details emerge. War breaks out between Murdoch and Trump, and how Trump's defamation suit was a major misstep. Plus, SCOTUS enables more MAGA destruction. Watch Legal AF at 8p ET/5p PT!
He also conveniently makes the Florida indictment 2009. It was actually 2006/2007 (state/fed non pros). Writing about it for my Substack
They've all got the same, pathetic political playbook which is to blame Obama every time things aren't going their way. Dude has been out of office 9 years, and Trump thinks his base can't count that high. IT'S NOT WORKING ANYMORE. #TrumpEpsteinPedoFiles
The Wall Street Journal would never report the existence of the Trump-Epstein letter without being able to prove it's authenticity, adding yet another layer of evidence against Donald Trump.
Measles were gone in the U.S. until Trump made a devil’s deal with RFK Jr. to make him HHS Secretary. Not any more. 1,288 cases half-way through the year. 38 states, 2 kids and 1 adult dead. And it’s a lot more serious than in grandma and grandpa’s time.
Taco just filed suit.
FBI AGENTS TOLD TO FLAG MENTIONS OF TRUMP IN EPSTEIN RECORDS, SAYS SEN. DURBIN "...you pressured the FBI to put approximately 1,000 personnel...to review ~100,000 Epstein-related records... My office was told [they] were instructed to "flag" any records in which President Trump was mentioned."
Nobody tell Donald Trump that his new lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal will trigger the Streisand effect and hand them the power of the court to expose Trump's role in covering up the Jeffrey Epstein list. CAN'T WAIT!
You know who's NOT on the Jeffrey Epstein list??? JOE BIDEN.
The "weaklings" are having a field day with this Jeffrey Epstein problem.
TRUMP'S COGNITIVE DECLINE IS ON FULL DISPLAY - a NEW don't miss episode of Shrinking Trump ⬇️
The Florida Supreme Court concluded that a racial gerrymander designed to DILUTE the voting power of Black Floridians is perfectly legal, while a new map drawn to PROTECT the voting power of Black Floridians would be unconstitutionally racist. We are fully through the looking glass here.
When you've lost General Flynn because you don't release the Jeffrey Epstein files.... TACO Trump is toast. MAGA is over.
House Republican seeks Special Counsel with... checks notes... significant experience in trafficking underage girls to islands. Somehow, I doubt this would cause Trump to release the Jeffrey Epstein files. LOL
And then there are tariffs
Believe me I wanted to! Sigh. But when we've got them agreeing with us on Ukraine we have to go with it.
Doing an early AM visit to Newsmax today. Which facts would you like me to smuggle over into the Trumpworld bubble??
Really informative discussion about what the Jeffrey Epstein cover-up means to the MAGA base. Forget what you know about the issue; there is a political issue here that is bigger than the crime.
I loved S1. Absolutely loved. Don't miss it. You'll be lost.
I think the new episode on season three reveals a Game of Thrones-esque spirit of its storytelling. Remember how the most important episode of that series happened in S3 midseason.
You can't possibly put an entire book onto a screen. It is a different medium. Nonetheless, it impressed me with its creative departures in service of the storyline. Even Asimov said adaptation of his work could cut some new cloth. I'm thrilled!
Where are my fans of #FoundationS3 on Apple TV? This series is based upon Isaac Asimov's tremendous trilogy of books and this season is all about "The Mule" a one-man outlier capable of mass mental manipulation. It's a 50-year old plot line more relevant today than ever.
Join Grant Stern and Lev Parnas to discuss the Jeffrey Epstein scandal fracturing the MAGA base.
"We’re creating something even more dangerous to the country: A masked monster of a law enforcement agency, one uniquely unsuited for its new power, authority, reach, and funding levels."
Want to see why Donald Trump is so INFURIATED with Rosie O'Donnell? They played the clip while I was on Newsmax last week. She lit Trump's hair on FIRE!
Is he gonna throw them some paper towels?
Who else stayed up late to watch the state of Foundation Season 3 tonight?
Have you ever sent an entire Newsmax program into a tizzy by saying JD Vance hates children because he - a SNAP recipient - cast the tie-breaking vote to cut food assistance to children??? Confession: I did.
Local officials in Texas blame the National Weather Service for failing to communicate about the flash flood emergency in Kerr County, a flood that killed dozens of children. They were DEEPLY OFFENDED on Newsmax, anyone would blame Trump for the deaths. Facts can be painful.
Watching the MAGAs tear themselves apart over Trump's cover up of the Jeffrey Epstein files is a bit more than mildly amusing.
Now do the statement on Norman Powell
Two 2020 election-denying local Republican officials are facing REAL PUNISHMENT for their actions after losing appeals to Dominion Voting Systems and the state of Pennsylvania.
Here's the story:
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With this vote, Congress makes ICE the highest-funded federal law enforcement agency in history, with more money per year at its disposal over the next four years than the budgets of the FBI, DEA, ATF, US Marshals, and Bureau of Prisons combined.
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BREAKING: Big news story arriving this AM about 2020 MAGA Republican election deniers...
The best con. The most beautiful, biggest con!
🚨 NYT: As Floods Hit, Key Roles Were Vacant at Weather Service Offices in Texas Some experts say staff shortages might have complicated forecasters’ ability to coordinate responses with local emergency management officials. Gift link:
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Donald Trump broke his "no tax on tips" promise in his Big Ugly Bill by making it no tax on only the first $25,000 in tips. But they're celebrating on Newsmax like he cured cancer! Meanwhile, Trump is curtailing cancer research. #TrumpKills
They have in miami at least once I know about
One year ago, Joe Biden had a bad night in a debate. Thats when I told Newsmax that wasn't so important, but Donald Trump wanted to SLASH budgets, making ALL of us less safe during hurricane season. His policies just killed 24 girls at Camp Mystic, Texas. This is just the beginning. #TrumpKills
In just 6 months, Trump drove the cost of a traditional July 4th celebration up over 12%. Making Prices Greater Again.
🇺🇸 Noah Webster’s spelling reform was based on his combined vision of logic and aesthetics. Thankfully, the publick readily accepted many of these changes. 🇺🇸
Exactly this!!!
Yeah, sure.
Putin laughs at the weakness of our President. (gift article) www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
Thank you!
Republicans in the House are playing with fire by voting to cut Medicaid! This isn't just a budget decision, it's a heartless move that will leave millions without healthcare. The people will remember, and they will vote you out! #CutMedicaidLoseYourJob
Leader Hakeem Jeffries is using his speech on the floor to force Republicans to take FULL OWNERSHIP of the Big Ugly Bill. It is a fact Trump's bill will starve American children to give billionaires big tax breaks. Newsmax calls those "talking points."
Leader Hakeem Jeffries is STILL speaking on the well of the House after six hours. He's completely HAMMERING the Trump Administration for being malignant to immigrants. And the future Speaker is not even close to slowing down.
It's already going to court.
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AOC: "On this point of tax on tips, as one of the only people in this body who has lived off of tips, I want to tell you a little bit about the scam ... the cap on that is $25,000 while you're jacking up taxes on people who make less than $50,000 across the US ... while kicking them off the ACA."
Packed house tonight in Miami with decent Americans who care about democracy and want to learn from Col. @avindman.bsky.social and @katiephang.bsky.social at Coral Gables Congregational Church thanks to Books & Books.
In Miami with decent Americans. Reposting.
Went on Newsmax to smuggle facts about Trump's Big Ugly Bill out to right-wing viewers. Shared a fact so profound, it left the hosts totally SPEECHLESS. It's also why the House will NEVER vote for this week's bill. #VoteHellNo
The energy provisions in the Republicans' One Big Horrible Bill are truly so bad! Who wants this? The country's automakers don't want it. Electric utilities don't want it. Data center developers don't want it. Manufacturers in energy intensive industries don't want it. 🔌💡
Republicans always vote no, but take the dough.