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Trump recently urged lawmakers to pass the SAVE Act—here's how this dangerous legislation would block millions of Americans from voting.

These Independent Agencies Could Be Affected by a Supreme Court Case

Today, the Supreme Court hears argument in a case where they're probably to grant Trump and every future president the authority to run formerly independent federal agencies like their own personal fiefdoms. #CourtReformNow #SCOTUS. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/u...

Is the U.S. Supreme Court Preparing To Undermine Campaign Finance Reforms Again? The court could create a way for special interests to bypass campaign contribution limits and allow the further corruption of electoral politics.

New article - Sharing because I know how much everyone loves political ads. And #SCOTUS is about to make it all that much worse.

www.americanprogress.org/article/is-t...

Opinion | The Constitution Doesn’t Belong to Trump or the Supreme Court

Saving American Democracy is up to all of us. The People. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/o...

Louisiana v. Callais: The End of the Voting Rights Act? Louisiana v. Callais puts Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act in the Supreme Court’s crosshairs and could result in the elimination of the last remaining bulwark against racial discrimination in voting...

Next up on #SCOTUS's hit list - Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. Louisiana v. #Callais is being argued next week and decades of progress will likely be thrown out the door. My new piece: www.americanprogress.org/article/loui...

How the Supreme Court Is Dismantling the Separation of Church and State Chief Justice John Roberts’ court is actively eroding the separation of church and state, breaking with centuries of First Amendment jurisprudence.

That's a nice constitutional wall separating church and state there. Sure be a shame if something happened to it. - The U.S. Supreme Court (sarcastically).

New report by @thedailyhayley.bsky.social

www.americanprogress.org/article/how-...

Counterpoint: SCOTUS Isn’t Drifting Rightward — the Pedal Is to the Floor – DC Journal - InsideSources For an alternate viewpoint, see “Point: Another Momentous Term Is in the Offing.” Whether the Roberts Supreme Court will continue to push American

#SCOTUS #Calvinball Starts again in earnest next week. Buckle up. dcjournal.com/counterpoint...

Does a Politically Directed Department of Justice Merit the Presumption of Regularity? Federal courts should begin—and litigants should ask them—to take notice of rampant irregularity coming out of the Department of Justice.

New Report up - "Does a Politically Directed Department of Justice Merit the Presumption of Regularity?"

That's legalese for lawyers shouldn't lie to the courts and expect to get away with it.

www.americanprogress.org/article/does...

Masked and Unidentifiable: The Risks of Federal Law Enforcement Operating Without Identification Since taking office, the Trump administration has undermined public safety and law enforcement accountability by supporting the dangerous practice of obscuring the identity of ICE and other federal of...

www.americanprogress.org/article/mask...

What this guy said:

Tonight’s dumb napkin cartoon…

Really hope all the new law enforcement in DC will be able to find the Epstein Client List that was so badly stolen from AG Bondi’s desk weeks ago!!!!!

Reverie, Georgetown’s Only Michelin-Starred Restaurant, Is Closing Chef Johnny Spero pulls the curtain on his fine dining flagship in October

I agree with president Trump that DC is turning into a shithole. I mean, what kind of hellscape like Georgetown doesn't even have a Michelin starred restaurant. dc.eater.com/dc-restauran...

VERY TIMELY ARTICLE from my @americanprogress.bsky.social colleague @doo-dc.bsky.social.
The FBI does not have any credible legal basis to try to arrest Texas lawmakers who broke quorum.

There Is No Legal Basis for the FBI To Arrest Quorum-Breaking Texas Legislators Breaking quorum in the Texas legislature is a tradition nearly as old as the state itself and, by law, should be handled by state officials, not the federal government.

In case you were wondering - www.americanprogress.org/article/ther...

Keep in mind as you listen to this, that @jamestalarico.bsky.social is a Christian pastor.

Super important article by my colleague @michaelsozan.bsky.social on how people power can push back against rising authoritarianism!

Trump v. United States: Revisiting the Presidential Immunity Ruling 1 Year Later The right-wing Supreme Court appears to have learned little from its decision to grant the president immunity for criminal acts—and the president is taking full advantage of the ruling.

How's that #SCOTUS #Trump immunity decision going? About as well as you'd expect...

www.americanprogress.org/article/trum...

Checking in from Asheville NC. Nothing to see here. @hollyanderson.bsky.social

I did a thing

Trump Administration Live Updates: Attorney General Alerted Trump His Name Appeared in Epstein Files

Curioser and curioser….
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/07...

Mapping Federal Funding Cuts to U.S. Colleges and Universities American science and innovation should not be subject to the political winds of the day. Find out how the Trump administration’s grant terminations are affecting your school, your community, and your ...

#Trump and #DOGE are slashing $$$ to colleges and universities across the country, undermining American leadership in research and development and our local and national economies. See how bad your school got hit: www.americanprogress.org/article/mapp...

That's an excellent point.

Tell the House: Vote No On the One Big Beautiful Bill Tell your representative to vote no on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

🚨 ACTION ITEM: The health and well-being of Americans and the programs they rely on are at stake. Now is THE time to speak out and tell your lawmakers to vote against the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. www.americanprogress.org/take-action/...

The Dangers of Obeying: 4 Risks for Organizations Bowing to the Trump Administration The Trump administration is demanding unprecedented power and punishing those who refuse to comply, but civil society acting peacefully with collective courage can build a stronger democracy.

An important article by one of my @americanprogress.bsky.social colleagues on the dangers of anticipatory obedience in backsliding democracy - www.americanprogress.org/article/the-...

Presidential Appeasement and the Supreme Court: The State of the Court in 2025 Please join the Center for American Progress for a virtual event on presidential appeasement and the Supreme Court in 2025.

It's not too late to sign up to attend the "Presidential Appeasement and the Supreme Court" discussion hosted by @americanprogress.bsky.social on July 9 at 11:00 a.m. Register through the link below:

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Presidential Appeasement and the Supreme Court: The State of the Court in 2025 Please join the Center for American Progress for a virtual event on presidential appeasement and the Supreme Court in 2025.

Join CAP for a virtual event on Wednesday July 7 at 11:00 a.m. - Presidential Appeasement and the Supreme Court. Featuring @audrelawdamercy.bsky.social, @leahlitman.bsky.social, @anthonymkreis.bsky.social, and @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social

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STATEMENT: Supreme Court Limit on Injunctions Upends the Rule of Law

Today, the U.S. Supreme Court placed new limits on the power of lower courts to issue nationwide injunctions. This ruling from the far-right Supreme Court rubber-stamps President Donald Trump’s efforts to undermine our nation’s rule of law.

Read CAP's statement from @doo-dc.bsky.social:

Let me know when they get to striking that down.

ACB said that courts can't enter universal injunctions, even against patently unconstitutional government acts. Birthright Citizenship is walking to the guillotine. Will we see ICE enforcement in maternity wards now? www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24p...