For those interested in more on this "BREAKING" story, here's a link to the story in POLITICO last night by @alicemiranda.bsky.social & myself on Blanche's comments in a private call with anti-abortion activists www.politico.com/news/2026/08...

Blanche assures anti-abortion supporters that Dobbs will be ‘permanent in every single state’

The acting attorney general made the remarks during a private call with faith leaders.

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Strict Scrutiny Podcast@strictscrutiny.bsky.social · 20h ago

On Todd Blanche: (1) his written statement on the weaponization fund is a meaningless joke and (2) the danger(s) he poses to abortion access: m.youtube.com/watch?v=fJAY...

For those interested in more on this "BREAKING" story, here's a link to the story in POLITICO last night by @alicemiranda.bsky.social & myself on Blanche's comments in a private call with anti-abortion activists www.politico.com/news/2026/08...

Blanche assures anti-abortion supporters that Dobbs will be ‘permanent in every single state’

The acting attorney general made the remarks during a private call with faith leaders.

politico.com

And all credit to politico for getting the audio of this call - I should have mentioned that in the clip!! @alicemiranda.bsky.social @joshgerstein.bsky.social www.politico.com/news/2026/08...

Blanche assures anti-abortion supporters that Dobbs will be ‘permanent in every single state’

The acting attorney general made the remarks during a private call with faith leaders.

politico.com

Strict Scrutiny Podcast@strictscrutiny.bsky.social · 20h ago

On Todd Blanche: (1) his written statement on the weaponization fund is a meaningless joke and (2) the danger(s) he poses to abortion access: m.youtube.com/watch?v=fJAY...

On Todd Blanche: (1) his written statement on the weaponization fund is a meaningless joke and (2) the danger(s) he poses to abortion access: m.youtube.com/watch?v=fJAY...

LEAKED AUDIO: Todd Blanche Is Planing To ATTACK Abortion Rights

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The U.S. Constitution begs to differ.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · yesterday

Cornyn: "There's nothing we could do to rein in the president"

“He’s doing the opposite.” - Rick Hasen on Trump’s plans to make elections more secure.

youtube.com/watch?v=cWw5... @strictscrutiny.bsky.social @leahlitman.bsky.social @kateshaw.bsky.social

Trump Asked SCOTUS to Let Him RIG the Midterms

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This was a really good interview

Strict Scrutiny Podcast@strictscrutiny.bsky.social · 3w ago

NEW: law of democracy - & autocracy - scholar Kim Lane Scheppele joins the pod again to explain how SCOTUS functions like a captured court. And talks about how we get out of an autocratic cycle of doom- with lessons from Hungary & elsewhere. @kimlanelaw.bsky.social crooked.com/podcast/our-...

About to get on @beatwithari.bsky.social subbing in for @arimelber.bsky.social on @msnowreports.bsky.social at 6pm! Join us!

Trump’s DOJ gets “expert” Mafia witness to explain the term, “86.”

Kate & I were reunited on this week's Strict Scrutiny - and we also got to talk to Rick Hasen! Check it out (including the conversation that Kate had with a senior counsel at If When How about the important work they're doing to combat pregnancy criminalization):

Strict Scrutiny Podcast@strictscrutiny.bsky.social · 2d ago

NEW: Kate & Leah cover some GOOD legal news (Parampunt merger on hold!) before Rick Hasen @rickhasen.bsky.social joins to talk about the Pres anti-voting EO that’s now up at SCOTUS & then @ifwhenhow.bsky.social Farrah Diaz-Tello talks pregnancy criminalization crooked.com/podcast/will...

@strictscrutiny.bsky.social 👏👏 A pretty savvy 30 something recommend this excellent podcast hosted by @leahlitman.bsky.social @kateshaw.bsky.social @profmmurray.bsky.social -- Really good stuff.

Leah Litman@leahlitman.bsky.social · 2d ago

Kate & I were reunited on this week's Strict Scrutiny - and we also got to talk to Rick Hasen! Check it out (including the conversation that Kate had with a senior counsel at If When How about the important work they're doing to combat pregnancy criminalization):

NEW: Kate & Leah cover some GOOD legal news (Parampunt merger on hold!) before Rick Hasen @rickhasen.bsky.social joins to talk about the Pres anti-voting EO that’s now up at SCOTUS & then @ifwhenhow.bsky.social Farrah Diaz-Tello talks pregnancy criminalization crooked.com/podcast/will...

Will Trump Succeed in Rigging the Midterms? | Crooked Media

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Thanks @strictscrutiny.bsky.social @leahlitman.bsky.social for having me on to discuss how the loss of independent agencies has weakened civil rights protections for workers audioboom.com/posts/893259... & www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLH6...

Dude Process, Not Due Process

Huge news for lawyers: You can now listen to Strict Scrutiny for CLE! More info at http://crooked.com/strict_cleFriend of the Pod Emily Amick of Emily in Your Phone (https://emilyinyourphone.substack....

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What's Happening to Workers' Civil Rights?

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Here's the episode of @strictscrutiny.bsky.social with @kimlanelaw.bsky.social wherein she elaborates these three categories. bsky.app/profile/stri...

Strict Scrutiny Podcast@strictscrutiny.bsky.social · 3w ago

NEW: law of democracy - & autocracy - scholar Kim Lane Scheppele joins the pod again to explain how SCOTUS functions like a captured court. And talks about how we get out of an autocratic cycle of doom- with lessons from Hungary & elsewhere. @kimlanelaw.bsky.social crooked.com/podcast/our-...

Thanks for the shoutout, @strictscrutiny.bsky.social! Get the reporting @leahlitman.bsky.social is reading sent to your inbox: www.autonomynews.co#/portal

Tom Homan's "just comply" logic falls apart pretty fast.

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Terrible Men EVERYWHERE

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I talked with Emily Amick (Emily In Your Phone) about the attacks on due process we're seeing in immigration (both from the courts and the executive). Then I spoke to EEOC Commissioner Kalpana Kotagal about what the loss of independence has done to the EEOC. Check it out!

Strict Scrutiny Podcast@strictscrutiny.bsky.social · last wk.

NEW: Emily Amick @emilyinyourphone.bsky.social joins Leah to talk about the executive and judicial branches assaults on due process - and also mens gone wild. Then EEOC commissioner Kalpana Kotagal talks about what the loss of independence has done to EEOC crooked.com/podcast/dude...

NEW: Emily Amick @emilyinyourphone.bsky.social joins Leah to talk about the executive and judicial branches assaults on due process - and also mens gone wild. Then EEOC commissioner Kalpana Kotagal talks about what the loss of independence has done to EEOC crooked.com/podcast/dude...

Judge Dredd: Hop On Due Process

Alt: Judge Dredd: Hop On Due Process

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Kate Shaw and Katie Phang highlight the 13 July order of District Court judge Williams in Trump v. IRS. 🔥 "No sitting President has ever sued federal agencies completely subject to his control for monetary benefits, or any benefits that inure to him, his family, and associates." 1/11

Strict Scrutiny Podcast@strictscrutiny.bsky.social · 2w ago

NEW: With Kate, Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social talks legal news (much on chaos monkey Todd Carte Blanche). Amanda Litman (Run For Something) chats progressives, courts, & elections. + an FYI on an effort to remake the KS Supreme Court- to strip Kansans of rights. crooked.com/podcast/how-...

FINALLY up on SSRN - Melissa, Kate, & my paper - UNSETTLING THE PRESIDENCY! @profmmurray.bsky.social @kateshaw.bsky.social Brief excerpt from the abstract: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....

@kateriga.bsky.social joined @leahlitman.bsky.social of @strictscrutiny.bsky.social to break down the biggest decisions out of the recent Supreme Court term, which cases have flown under the radar, and the million dollar question: what happened to Sam Alito’s brain? www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUhE...

Sam Alito Has Gone Feral

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Sam Alito Has Gone Feral

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Check it out: @kateriga.bsky.social @talkingpointsmemo.com joined me for a conversation about this SCOTUS term - focusing more on WV v. BPJ (the trans sports ban case): www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUhE...

Sam Alito Has Gone Feral

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We predicted this on @strictscrutiny.bsky.social!

Chris Geidner@chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 2w ago

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit on Monday agreed to have the full court review the constitutionality of the federal ban on firearm possession by a person previously convicted of a felony—taking a cue from Justice Thomas in doing so. More at Law Dork:

"The bar is in hell." Jacob and @profmmurray.bsky.social react to Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche's ~revealing~ confirmation hearing.

I’m glad that the @strictscrutiny.bsky.social podcast covered the the fact that the Judiciary Committee democrats were not tough enough in their questioning of Todd Blanche about Epstein.

“That will never happen.” Todd Blanche’s famous last words.