JG Conley

@jconley.bsky.social

Law and history. Author of Environmentalism Contained: The Origins of Corporate Anti-Environmentalism, https://a.co/d/hva78CJ | past: PhD, hist. of science, Princeton; JD, U Texas School of Law; law clerk to J. KN Moore, Sixth Circuit; Susman Godfrey alum

The mass-nullification of contracts made by our government is illegal, has shattered our scientific research capacity, and will hobble trust in the ability of the American people to rely on their own government, permanently.

Olga Nesterova@onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 22h ago

A federal appeals court has ruled the EPA “likely acted unlawfully” in canceling billions of dollars in Biden-era climate grants. The funding remains temporarily frozen while the Trump administration decides whether to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.

In other words, going from a constitutional right (Roe) to a constitutional state by state decision (Dobbs) to a constitutional rule of no abortions. What is the DOJ/legal underpinning for that? There isn't one. Ladies & Gentlemen, your lawless soon-to-be AG. 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

When President Trump sharply reduced the size of Bears Ears National Monument in Utah by more than 1.2 million acres, he claimed it was necessary because recreation was virtually impossible within the site’s boundaries. Documents reviewed by The New York Times show officials knew otherwise.

Documents Undercut Trump’s Claims About Bears Ears National Monument

President Trump said recreation in Bears Ears National Monument was virtually impossible. Documents reviewed by The New York Times show officials knew otherwise.

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NEW: Amid AG confirmation battle, Todd Blanche assured anti-abortion activists that he's working to make Dobbs 'permanent in every single state.' Admin will act 'soon' to limit mail-order abortion drugs. w/ @alicemiranda.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

I watch 90 minutes of national news every night. Tonight, I am 53 minutes in, and have just had the realization that my last hour has been spent, almost exclusively, on hearing Bad Things Trump Has Done; Bad Things Trump is Trying to Do; and Bad Things That Are Happening Because of the Trump Admin.

Blanche should be blocked for IRS/slush fund AND - targeting Comey, James, Hearn, Powell, Walz, Frey, MOCs - Epstein - payouts to Flynn, Page, Babbitt, Vaughn - rejecting ethics advice to recuse from Trump cases - “war” on judiciary - “cleaning house” of DOJ personnel who worked on Trump cases

AIPAC spent $46 million backing Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan’s Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate, where she is running against Abdul El-Sayed. @ryanlcooper.com explains why the pro-Israel lobbying group spent millions & how it can negatively impact Jewish diaspora: zeteo.com/p/in-michiga...

Trump TACO’ed OUT after his call with Putin: 1. He’s Refusing 300 Patriot missiles to Ukraine 2. Now refusing a License for Patriot protection 3. Refusing to send 400 million 4. Not helping get the use of Starlink inside Russia to stop ballistic missiles (ELON) abcnews.com/Politics/rev...

In reversal, Trump says he hasn't 'agreed to' grant Ukraine licenses to produce Patriot missiles

Earlier this month, Trump told Zelenskyy he would give them the license.

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On thing to keep in mind about this absurd reflecting pool case is the focus on the momentary whims of the president, his angst over bad news cycles. This whole thing was a travesty. Every lawyer involved knew these charges were factually in addition to legally baseless. But there are many more …

In response to this breaking reporting form CBS and WSJ, WH Press Sec said "as President Trump said at his cabinet meeting today, the United States will win, and Iran will not have a nuclear weapon under his watch.”   The non‑denial is telling.

I got two: Trump is ineligible to be president under the 14th amendment thus all his pardons and executive orders are null and void. also, it cannot possibly be the case that the Founders intended the pardon power to be a viable criminal conspiracy tool. pardons in service of crime are void as well

karl rove knausgård@uhactually.bsky.social · 5d ago

This is why the number one thing liberal con law people should be working on is arguments that Trump’s pardons are not valid. Obviously none of this can happen without court packing but once the new liberal court is in place, there need to be arguments ready to hand them.

Bordeaux, France, has now recorded more days above 40°C in 2026 alone than during the entire 105-year period from 1920 (when observations began) to 2025. This is deeply shocking.

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Trump: Iran has been dishonest to deal with. Soon, Iran won't have some military capacity left. Present indications suggest a forthcoming escalation, potentially a 2–3 week phase of intensive airstrikes designed to compel Iran to reengage in negotiations.