Dumb ass

Thank you.

Moments ago, Donald Trump signed a massive voter suppression executive order. This will not stand. We will sue.

This is a coup! U.S. Institute for Peace called the DC police on the Musk team members in an effort to stop them from trespassing because the institute has control of its own building and the land it sits on. But instead, the DC police allowed them to enter and kicked out the institute’s officials.

'That's a break-in': MSNBC's Rachel Maddow sounds alarm as DOGE resorts to guns in dispute MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow sounded off Monday night on what she called “a qualitatively more worrying” development in President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s DOGE-led dismantling of the federal government –...

"You can't just use guns to force your way in, in the meantime, as a means of settling that dispute."

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Green card holder from New Hampshire 'interrogated' at Logan Airport, detained Fabian Schmidt’s family said they are unsure of why he is being held. They said he has a recently renewed green card, and no active issues in court.

ICE stripped a German green card holder naked, drove him from Boston to Vermont to Rhode Island, put him in a cold shower, deprived him of medication, sleep and food until he collapsed.

No one knows why he was detained.

I showed up at USAID today where the Trump admin forced staff to vacate all belongings from the building in 15 min. Thanks to all who showed up in solidarity on this tough day. This is where I got my start two decades ago, and I won’t stop fighting for our public servants.

This would also have a chilling effect on tax compliance. Many undocumented immigrants pay taxes using Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINs). If their tax data were used against them, it could discourage compliance, reducing tax revenues and driving more people to work off the books.

If this law is violated, it would set a dangerous precedent, undermining the confidentiality protections that apply to all taxpayers.

The Trump administration is demanding the home addresses of 700,000 people suspected of being in the country illegally from the IRS. The IRS is resisting this request, as complying would directly violate federal tax privacy laws.

Marc Elias, how can I help you and the great work you're doing, beyond monetary donations? I'm an intelligent person with an expertise in fascism. Ivy league graduate. In a blue state - Massachusetts. Close to retirement.

Please respond. Thank you!

My Open Letter to Elon Musk From Marc | Elon Musk recently posted on his site that another lawyer and I are “undermining civilization.” This is my response.

I am grateful that so many people found my open letter to Elon Musk moving and want to share it. Some well meaning people are just cutting and pasting it on their social media feeds. I would appreciate it if people would link to the version posted on @democracydocket.com instead.

Thanks.

Marc

I hope nobody minds, but I responded on their behalf. And yes, it is real.

The GOAT of responses to stupid letters/emails #Emails2DOGE

🚨BREAKING: @democracyforward.org sues on behalf of unions, retirees to block access to personal and sensitive data at SSA. This case comes after SSA commissioner stepped down due to concerns about DOGE accessing data.

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Leland Ducknugget

Information was shared illegally. A career employee at the Social Security Administration provided unauthorized access to data to Elon Musk’s staffers. This employee, Leland Dudek, a data analyst, was recently promoted to acting commissioner by Trump.

This is how I would respond to the email Musk has had sent to government employees (not legal advice).

1. Refused to violate the law.
2. Refused to violate the Constitution.
3. Refused to bow or scrape.
4. Refused to bend a knee.
5. Deleted this stupid email.

Supreme Court Upholds Order Blocking Trump’s Firing of Whistleblower Agency Head Read more here.

"The court kept the order in place while at the same time staying the Trump administration’s application in place — essentially punting on the issue." www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

🚨BREAKING: Federal Court GRANTS sweeping nationwide injunction against Trump DEI executive orders finding that they violate First and Fifth Amendments to the Constitution. A huge victory for @democracyforward.org and its clients. A stinging loss for Trump.

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🚨BREAKING: Supreme Court keeps lower court order that undid Trump effort to fire Special Counsel Dellinger in place. Trump administration's motion to reverse is held in abeyance until after TRO expires on 2/26.

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My Open Letter to Elon Musk From Marc | Elon Musk recently posted on his site that another lawyer and I are “undermining civilization.” This is my response.

Elon Musk recently posted on his site that another lawyer and I are “undermining civilization.” He goes on to ask if we suffered childhood trauma and concludes by suggesting we are suffering from “generational trauma.” This is my response. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/my-o...

Don’t Let the Shock and Awe Distract You From the Importance of State Courts Opinion | We must both hold the line on our federal courts and also turn to state courts as a critical defense for our civil rights, health and safety.

"As we navigate the sheer quantity of hate and unconstitutional extremism found within these orders, it’s essential we not let this blitzkrieg distract or deter us." - Keith Thirion

Mama bear wrestling with her cub. She's got him by the rear paw, nibbling on his toes I guess. They're in spring grass with a tree on the left.

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TALKING POINTS FOR SENATE DEMOCRATS Recognize the Crisis Trump and Musk are orchestrating a hostile takeover of the federal government. Vought is not just a nominee—he is a direct threat to democracy. Use Every Procedural Tool to Block This No is not enough. Yes, we expect every Senate Democrat to vote NO on Russell Vought’s confirmation, but no is not enough. We need Democrats to grind Senate business to a halt and force Republicans to feel the political cost of backing Trump’s extremist agenda. Deny a quorum. Walk out if necessary to stop Senate business. Block unanimous consent. Force full roll-call votes on everything. Max out debate time. Speak for the full 30 hours of debate. Gum up the works. Object to every procedural motion, force procedural votes, demand roll calls, and delay every possible action. This is not business as usual. We need Democrats to fight with everything they have. Blanket opposition. Oppose vote NO on every Trump nominee while the coup continues. Expose Republican Complicity Force Republicans to defend their vote. Make them answer to the American people. Call out the risks to Social Security, Medicare, and government programs that millions of people depend on.

TALKING POINTS FOR SENATE REPUBLICANS You Are Enabling an Unconstitutional Authoritarian Takeover Supporting Vought = supporting Trump’s plan to dismantle the federal government. You are allowing a billionaire to dictate public policy. Your Complicity Will Cost You Blocking federal funding is deeply unpopular. If you confirm Vought, you will be held accountable, and your constituents are paying attention. A No Vote is the Only Way to Avoid Political Fallout There is no way to spin this. A vote for Vought means selling out your constituents. Vote NO on Vought.

Indivisible includes suggested talking points to use when speaking with your senators—whether Democratic or Republican docs.google.com/document/d/1...

THE ASK This week, between Monday and the vote on Vought, we're asking people from all over the country to plan a visit to Senate State Offices to demand Democrats fight and to hold Republicans accountable for their complicity. DEMOCRATS MUST USE EVERY PROCEDURAL TOOL TO SHUT DOWN TRUMP'S AGENDA Yes, we need Democrats to vote no on Vought's nomination, but no is not enough. Democrats have the power to grind Senate business to a halt and force Republicans to feel the political cost of backing Trump's extremist agenda. Here's how: 1. Deny a Quorum: If Republicans don't have 51 votes in the chamber, Democrats can walk out and shut down Senate business entirely. 2. Block Unanimous Consent: Object to every procedural shortcut, forcing Republicans to take the longest possible route for every step of the confirmation process. 3. Max Out Debate Time: Use all 30 hours of debate on Vought to expose Project 2025, Musk's Treasury takeover, and the funding freeze. 4. Delay and Disrupt: Force roll-call votes, quorum calls, and procedural delays to slow everything down. 5. Blanket Opposition: Democrats cannot continue to vote for Trump's other nominees, helping to install more MAGA loyalists into powerful positions in the federal government while this power grab continues. No Business as Usual: This is a constitutional crisis. Democrats must abandon the old rules and fight with everything they have. Bottom line: Senate Democrats must block, delay, and obstruct every step of this process-no cooperation, no easy votes, no fast-tracking Trump's takeover. To learn more about how Senate Democrats can shut down Trump's agenda with procedural hardball, check out our explainer here.

Indivisible is urging people to visit their senators' local offices between now and Thursday to demand that they use every tool—including denying a quorum and blocking unanimous consent—to fight the confirmation of Project 2025 architect Russell Vought for head of OMB docs.google.com/document/d/1...

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