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· Sep 19
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Stay engaged, now more than ever. Vote.
We can learn from Hungary, Brazil, and Serbia — like them, we have on our hands a Democracy vs Autocracy election. The rest is for another day.
We can learn from Hungary, Brazil, and Serbia — like them, we have on our hands a Democracy vs Autocracy election. The rest is for another day.
November 2, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Stay engaged, now more than ever. Vote.
We can learn from Hungary, Brazil, and Serbia — like them, we have on our hands a Democracy vs Autocracy election. The rest is for another day.
We can learn from Hungary, Brazil, and Serbia — like them, we have on our hands a Democracy vs Autocracy election. The rest is for another day.
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❗This is what you call game over.
Justice Dept admits in court their list of alleged 20,000 noncitizens registered to vote in California has HIGH ERROR RATE.
Case involves TRO barring DOJ threats to prosecute state election officials.
DOJ admission will have reverberating effects in other cases.
Justice Dept admits in court their list of alleged 20,000 noncitizens registered to vote in California has HIGH ERROR RATE.
Case involves TRO barring DOJ threats to prosecute state election officials.
DOJ admission will have reverberating effects in other cases.
BREAKING: In response to a question from Judge Trina Thompson, DOJ attorney just said it is "fair" to say that their list has a "high" error rate.
November 2, 2026 at 8:21 PM
❗This is what you call game over.
Justice Dept admits in court their list of alleged 20,000 noncitizens registered to vote in California has HIGH ERROR RATE.
Case involves TRO barring DOJ threats to prosecute state election officials.
DOJ admission will have reverberating effects in other cases.
Justice Dept admits in court their list of alleged 20,000 noncitizens registered to vote in California has HIGH ERROR RATE.
Case involves TRO barring DOJ threats to prosecute state election officials.
DOJ admission will have reverberating effects in other cases.
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BREAKING: A federal judge just denied yet another Trump administration effort to hijack the elections, this time in Common Cause v. DOJ.
The court's decision is clear: the DOJ has no authority to—and no legitimate purpose for—consolidating voter data. www.citizensforethics.org/wp-content/u...
The court's decision is clear: the DOJ has no authority to—and no legitimate purpose for—consolidating voter data. www.citizensforethics.org/wp-content/u...
November 2, 2026 at 7:53 PM
BREAKING: A federal judge just denied yet another Trump administration effort to hijack the elections, this time in Common Cause v. DOJ.
The court's decision is clear: the DOJ has no authority to—and no legitimate purpose for—consolidating voter data. www.citizensforethics.org/wp-content/u...
The court's decision is clear: the DOJ has no authority to—and no legitimate purpose for—consolidating voter data. www.citizensforethics.org/wp-content/u...
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With news: Federal magistrate judge throws out criminal charges against two former FBI officials due to absence of probable cause.
As we're about to publish update to this Tracker⤵️
“Zero Evidence”: How Judges and Grand Juries Have Rejected Trump Administration Efforts to Investigate and Prosecute
As we're about to publish update to this Tracker⤵️
“Zero Evidence”: How Judges and Grand Juries Have Rejected Trump Administration Efforts to Investigate and Prosecute
Judges and Grand Juries Reject Trump's Efforts to Investigate
A detailed record of federal courts and grand juries rejecting the Trump administration’s use of subpoenas, search warrants, and indictments.
www.justsecurity.org
November 2, 2026 at 4:24 PM
With news: Federal magistrate judge throws out criminal charges against two former FBI officials due to absence of probable cause.
As we're about to publish update to this Tracker⤵️
“Zero Evidence”: How Judges and Grand Juries Have Rejected Trump Administration Efforts to Investigate and Prosecute
As we're about to publish update to this Tracker⤵️
“Zero Evidence”: How Judges and Grand Juries Have Rejected Trump Administration Efforts to Investigate and Prosecute
Exactly!
JUST IN: A federal judge is encouraging his colleagues to call ICE officers in for live testimony on the witness stand, concluding that without direct scrutiny and cross-examination, routine lies will go unpunished.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
November 2, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Exactly!
BREAKING— another Blanche retribution loss.
Judge Throws Out Charges Against Former F.B.I. Officials www.nytimes.com/2026/11/02/u...
Judge Throws Out Charges Against Former F.B.I. Officials www.nytimes.com/2026/11/02/u...
Judge Throws Out Charges Against Former F.B.I. Officials (Gift Article)
The magistrate judge, Zia M. Faruqui, said the case was a rushed, political prosecution ordered by the White House intended to affect the midterm elections.
www.nytimes.com
November 2, 2026 at 4:38 PM
BREAKING— another Blanche retribution loss.
Judge Throws Out Charges Against Former F.B.I. Officials www.nytimes.com/2026/11/02/u...
Judge Throws Out Charges Against Former F.B.I. Officials www.nytimes.com/2026/11/02/u...
BREAKING: federal court DISMISSES the DOJ lawsuit seeking to interfere in the Alaska Senate race in favor of the Republican candidate (notably, the Alaska state officials weighed in against DOJ and the Alaska Supreme Court already ruled on the ballot issue in favor of the current system).
BREAKING: DOJ's unfounded lawsuit in Alaska DISMISSED. Like in LA, a federal judge has thrown out the garbage. www.courtlistener.com/docket/75009.... Kudos to ELG, ACLU, LWV, Common Cause & everybody else who opposed this stupidity. DOJ lacked any standing to file & the court recognized that.
Order on Motion for Leave to File – #79 in United States v. State of Alaska (D. Alaska, 3:26-cv-00376) – CourtListener.com
ORDER DISMISSING ACTION: The State's Motion to Dismiss at Docket [55]; the Campaign's Motion to Dismiss at Docket [57]; and the League of Women Voters' Motion to Dismiss at Docket [60] are each GRANTED. The United States' Amended Complaint at Docket [44] is DISMISSED without prejudice. Thomas A. Lamb's Motion for Leave to File Brief of Amicus Curiae at Docket [4] is GRANTED. Richard Hasen's Motion for Leave to File Brief of Amicus Curiae at Docket [48] is also GRANTED. The NAACP and NAACP Alaska Oregon Washington State Area Conference's Motion for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief at Docket [62] is GRANTED. The Motions at Dockets [58], [66], [70], and [78] are DENIED as moot. Signed by Judge Sharon L. Gleason on 11/1/2026. (JDS, COURT STAFF)
www.courtlistener.com
November 1, 2026 at 6:21 PM
BREAKING: federal court DISMISSES the DOJ lawsuit seeking to interfere in the Alaska Senate race in favor of the Republican candidate (notably, the Alaska state officials weighed in against DOJ and the Alaska Supreme Court already ruled on the ballot issue in favor of the current system).
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The Detroit News is reporting that Haley Steven’s House staff are resigning.
November 1, 2026 at 5:47 PM
The Detroit News is reporting that Haley Steven’s House staff are resigning.
In an autocracy vs democracy election, this kind of partisanship is so short-sighted and counter-productive.
November 1, 2026 at 5:55 PM
In an autocracy vs democracy election, this kind of partisanship is so short-sighted and counter-productive.
This is a terrific resource for following the ongoing midterm legal cases, from @justsecurity.org
A new public resource by @rgoodlaw.bsky.social and Siven Watt.
2026 Midterms: Election Integrity Litigation Tracker
With continual updates of key cases: DOJ v California, DOJ v Alaska, injunction against DOJ threats against election officials, and much more.
2026 Midterms: Election Integrity Litigation Tracker
With continual updates of key cases: DOJ v California, DOJ v Alaska, injunction against DOJ threats against election officials, and much more.
2026 Midterms: Election Integrity Litigation Tracker
A tracker of major litigation concerning the integrity of the 2026 midterm elections.
www.justsecurity.org
November 1, 2026 at 5:54 PM
This is a terrific resource for following the ongoing midterm legal cases, from @justsecurity.org
What you need to know if you are voting, from a true expert Stephen Richter (and a patriot).
www.ms.now/criminal-jus...
www.ms.now/criminal-jus...
Stressed about heading to the polls? Here are tips for preparing to vote.
MS NOW legal analyst Andrew Weissmann addresses questions about election procedures.
www.ms.now
October 30, 2026 at 10:12 PM
What you need to know if you are voting, from a true expert Stephen Richter (and a patriot).
www.ms.now/criminal-jus...
www.ms.now/criminal-jus...
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BREAKING: Judge Reyes will open a formal inquiry into whether there were material misrepresentations from DOJ/DOI officials in the East Potomac Golf Course case.
Either Reyes or a special master will carry out the inquiry.
Either Reyes or a special master will carry out the inquiry.
October 30, 2026 at 4:45 PM
BREAKING: Judge Reyes will open a formal inquiry into whether there were material misrepresentations from DOJ/DOI officials in the East Potomac Golf Course case.
Either Reyes or a special master will carry out the inquiry.
Either Reyes or a special master will carry out the inquiry.
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The witch hunt for noncitizen voting has been a bust. Blanche "acknowledged that investigators have not uncovered a pattern and said some people accused of voting illegally might have been confused or did not actually cast a vote.” Oops.
A Stunning Rebuke of DOJ’s Attack on Voting Rights
U.S. District Court judge denied the Trump regime’s gambit to set aside 20,000 ballots in California.
open.substack.com
October 29, 2026 at 8:12 PM
The witch hunt for noncitizen voting has been a bust. Blanche "acknowledged that investigators have not uncovered a pattern and said some people accused of voting illegally might have been confused or did not actually cast a vote.” Oops.
BREAKING— Trump says he wants to shut our borders to criminals but per the NYT he smuggles Bolsonaro INTO the US - a wannabe Brazilian autocrat under criminal investigation.
Speaks volumes.
Speaks volumes.
October 29, 2026 at 7:47 PM
BREAKING— Trump says he wants to shut our borders to criminals but per the NYT he smuggles Bolsonaro INTO the US - a wannabe Brazilian autocrat under criminal investigation.
Speaks volumes.
Speaks volumes.
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MORE BREAKING: TRO denied in Trump admin's bogus lawsuit against CA & LA County
Appeals likely coming--fast. We will fight Trump's junk list of 20k supposedly unauthorized voters as long as it takes & we will win
We at DDF, together with NAACP, CLC & Altshuler are honored to serve as co-counsel
Appeals likely coming--fast. We will fight Trump's junk list of 20k supposedly unauthorized voters as long as it takes & we will win
We at DDF, together with NAACP, CLC & Altshuler are honored to serve as co-counsel
October 29, 2026 at 12:41 AM
MORE BREAKING: TRO denied in Trump admin's bogus lawsuit against CA & LA County
Appeals likely coming--fast. We will fight Trump's junk list of 20k supposedly unauthorized voters as long as it takes & we will win
We at DDF, together with NAACP, CLC & Altshuler are honored to serve as co-counsel
Appeals likely coming--fast. We will fight Trump's junk list of 20k supposedly unauthorized voters as long as it takes & we will win
We at DDF, together with NAACP, CLC & Altshuler are honored to serve as co-counsel
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Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski just endorsed the Democratic candidate in Alaska’s governor race, saying, “Our future is too important to be hamstrung by partisan divisions.”
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/10/28/lisa-murkowski-endorses-democrat-alaska-governor-01138243
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/10/28/lisa-murkowski-endorses-democrat-alaska-governor-01138243
Murkowski endorses Democrat in Alaska governor race
“Our future is too important to be hamstrung by partisan divisions,” she said in a statement.
www.politico.com
October 28, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski just endorsed the Democratic candidate in Alaska’s governor race, saying, “Our future is too important to be hamstrung by partisan divisions.”
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/10/28/lisa-murkowski-endorses-democrat-alaska-governor-01138243
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/10/28/lisa-murkowski-endorses-democrat-alaska-governor-01138243