First Amendment Esq

@newday2026.bsky.social

Attorney and Gen X liberal living in Midwest, believes in the rule of law, democracy, voting rights, women's rights, LGBTQ+ rights, racial equality, reproductive freedom, free speech, free press, anti-authoritarianism. Grew up with Reaganomics & MTV.

Mitch McConnell’s communications director’s silence and smirk speak volumes. If he were fine, or even improving, she’d just say so. There’s no way this man is coming back.

Doctor here-Story time: I received a call today from a sick friend in another state, & I recognized it as a neurological emergency sent him to ER. Likely diagnosis: Giant Cell (Temporal) Arteritis, which can cause blindness. 1 of the authors of original 1990 diagnostic criteria: Anthony Fauci MD🙌🏻🫡

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“Judges simply don’t believe the representations that are being made by United States attorneys, assistant United States attorneys and the like,” a former federal judge said. “I don’t think ... in the history of jurisprudence in the United States, we’ve ever seen anything close to this.”

Federal Judges Chastise Trump’s Justice Department for “Unlawful,” “Unethical” and “Unseemly” Conduct

ProPublica reviewed hundreds of cases in which judges criticized the actions of federal prosecutors. In many, judges expressed frustration that they can no longer take the government at its word.

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Linda Wolff was pepper-sprayed by ICE goons in Inwood on 7/30/26, but she’s suing for assault & refuses to stop filming their crimes. Facing mace threats only proves ICE are total cowards hiding behind badges. We won't be intimidated or silenced by rogue bullies. ICE OUT!

Do not rest on this issue. These bills ban millions of women from voting unless they produce a passport or birth certificate — documents women lose when they marry and change their name. Over 21 million Americans lack ready access. The fix: reject the SAVE Act and protect equal ballot access. #Pinks

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applying to a million jobs where I’m immediately rejected for not having the exact required experience then every day multiple times a day seeing the leaders of our nation and the heads of very important departments do the stupidest shit does NOT make me feel insane why do you ask