they don't have the capacity to compel obedience by the process of law.
they don't have the capacity to compel obedience by violence.
the only lever by which they can obtain obedience is fear.
do not offer it to them.
they don't have the capacity to compel obedience by violence.
the only lever by which they can obtain obedience is fear.
do not offer it to them.
September 18, 2025 at 1:58 AM
they don't have the capacity to compel obedience by the process of law.
they don't have the capacity to compel obedience by violence.
the only lever by which they can obtain obedience is fear.
do not offer it to them.
they don't have the capacity to compel obedience by violence.
the only lever by which they can obtain obedience is fear.
do not offer it to them.
Man, we blew past "the feds can compel states" to "the feds can compel municipalities" awfully quickly.
REPORTER: How do you want Republican voters in NYC to vote in the upcoming mayoral election?
TRUMP: We have tremendous power at the White House to run places when we have to. We could run DC ... we're thinking about doing it, to be honest with you.
TRUMP: We have tremendous power at the White House to run places when we have to. We could run DC ... we're thinking about doing it, to be honest with you.
July 8, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Man, we blew past "the feds can compel states" to "the feds can compel municipalities" awfully quickly.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota attorney general sues Texas governor to compel extradition of ICE agent charged in nonfatal shooting.
August 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota attorney general sues Texas governor to compel extradition of ICE agent charged in nonfatal shooting.
JUST IN: A federal judge has thrown out DOJ’s lawsuit to compel NY to aid in immigration arrests at state courthouses.
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November 18, 2025 at 1:33 AM
JUST IN: A federal judge has thrown out DOJ’s lawsuit to compel NY to aid in immigration arrests at state courthouses.
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May the power of Ron compel you, I guess?
December 23, 2024 at 7:00 PM
May the power of Ron compel you, I guess?
TIRED: the federal government can't compel state authorities
WIRED: the president can compel local authorities
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WIRED: the president can compel local authorities
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“In the meantime I am ordering local authorities, if necessary, to not allow the transitioned person to compete in the State Finals.”
May 27, 2025 at 1:13 PM
TIRED: the federal government can't compel state authorities
WIRED: the president can compel local authorities
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WIRED: the president can compel local authorities
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pass laws that compel new liquor stores and dispensaries to open in defunct businesses and retain the brand identity. Weed Lobster will rise
When Hollywood Video closed here someone bought it and just changed “video” to “liquors” and it’s been wildly successful for 14 years. It always vaguely feels like a metaphor. One my mind races from. #filmsky #americanlife #videostores
November 23, 2024 at 5:37 PM
pass laws that compel new liquor stores and dispensaries to open in defunct businesses and retain the brand identity. Weed Lobster will rise
The endpoint of plenary and unilateral impoundment, like the *immediate* endpoint, is that whoever is exercising the powers of the presidency gets to use federal funding coercively to compel outcomes he doesn’t otherwise have the legal right to compel.
Trump on Mamdani: "He is going to have problems with Washington like no Mayor in the history of our once great City. Remember, he needs the money from me, as President, in order to fulfill all of his FAKE Communist promises. He won’t be getting any of it, so what’s the point of voting for him?"
September 29, 2025 at 4:05 PM
The endpoint of plenary and unilateral impoundment, like the *immediate* endpoint, is that whoever is exercising the powers of the presidency gets to use federal funding coercively to compel outcomes he doesn’t otherwise have the legal right to compel.
Other than demanding some type of cancellation fee, nothing they can do. It’s illegal to compel performance.
The Kennedy Center is planning legal action after jazz musician Chuck Redd canceled an annual holiday concert. Redd pulled out after President Trump's name appeared on the building. n.pr/49tB0uS
Kennedy Center vows to sue musician who canceled performance over Trump name change
The Kennedy Center is planning legal action after jazz musician Chuck Redd canceled an annual holiday concert. Redd pulled out after President Trump's name appeared on the building.
n.pr
December 27, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Other than demanding some type of cancellation fee, nothing they can do. It’s illegal to compel performance.
🚨BREAKING: Federal court REJECTS lawsuit seeking to compel Washington State to provide the DOJ with access to its complete statewide voter registration database. Another victory for Elias Law Group and its clients.
DOJ is 0-25. ELG is undefeated. www.democracydocket.com/cases/washin...
DOJ is 0-25. ELG is undefeated. www.democracydocket.com/cases/washin...
🚨 United States of America v. Hobbs
Learn more.
www.democracydocket.com
September 22, 2026 at 4:27 PM
🚨BREAKING: Federal court REJECTS lawsuit seeking to compel Washington State to provide the DOJ with access to its complete statewide voter registration database. Another victory for Elias Law Group and its clients.
DOJ is 0-25. ELG is undefeated. www.democracydocket.com/cases/washin...
DOJ is 0-25. ELG is undefeated. www.democracydocket.com/cases/washin...
let the dam in your heart shatter, and the pain that floods forth compel you to action
Here's a regular white guy (literally "Chad") not a protester. because, "It seemed pointless, or just a way for people to expiate their sense of guilt." Chad witnessed something shattering. And, that all changed in a moment.
Excellent article!
Excellent article!
January 26, 2026 at 5:12 AM
let the dam in your heart shatter, and the pain that floods forth compel you to action
@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social calls on Jim Jordan and James Comer to use their power as committee chairmen to subpoena Epstein documents and to compel AG Pam Bondi to testify for Congress.
July 14, 2025 at 8:18 PM
@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social calls on Jim Jordan and James Comer to use their power as committee chairmen to subpoena Epstein documents and to compel AG Pam Bondi to testify for Congress.
After 5 years of failure, it is very odd to me that Putin still thinks that terrorism against Ukrainian civilians will compel Zelenskyy to capitulate. Putin obviously does not understand Ukrainians.
May 28, 2026 at 6:35 PM
After 5 years of failure, it is very odd to me that Putin still thinks that terrorism against Ukrainian civilians will compel Zelenskyy to capitulate. Putin obviously does not understand Ukrainians.
The net effect here is to compel women to have more painful abortions.
NEW: The ultraconservative Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has blocked the 2023 rule change that allowed for telemedicine prescriptions of the abortion drug mifepristone—nationwide.
Published Opinion – #119, Att. #1 in State of Louisiana v. FDA (5th Cir., 26-30203) – CourtListener.com
NON DISPOSITIVE PUBLISHED OPINION FILED. Judge: LHS, Judge: SKD, Judge: KDE; granting Motion to stay the 2023REMS under 5 U.S.C. § 705 pending appeal filed by Appellant State of Louisiana [12]; denyin...
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May 1, 2026 at 9:42 PM
The net effect here is to compel women to have more painful abortions.
Wow. Had not realized that Columbia’s settlement with Trump admin included a commitment to decrease international student enrollment. In what way does this help “combat antisemitism,” which is supposedly the administration’s objective?
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Trump And Miller Compel Colleges Not To Enroll International Students
Trump officials are using rules, policies and agreements to compel and discourage U.S. universities from enrolling international students.
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August 3, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Wow. Had not realized that Columbia’s settlement with Trump admin included a commitment to decrease international student enrollment. In what way does this help “combat antisemitism,” which is supposedly the administration’s objective?
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The voices compel me to draw any owl I see
#voicesofthevoid
#voicesofthevoid
December 1, 2025 at 2:35 PM
The voices compel me to draw any owl I see
#voicesofthevoid
#voicesofthevoid
🚨BREAKING: Federal Court DISMISSES Department of Justice lawsuit seeking to compel Nevada to provide access to its complete statewide voter registration database.
DOJ is now 0-22. Elias Law Group remains undefeated. www.democracydocket.com/cases/nevada...
DOJ is now 0-22. Elias Law Group remains undefeated. www.democracydocket.com/cases/nevada...
🚨 United States of America v. Aguilar
Learn more.
www.democracydocket.com
August 14, 2026 at 8:13 PM
🚨BREAKING: Federal Court DISMISSES Department of Justice lawsuit seeking to compel Nevada to provide access to its complete statewide voter registration database.
DOJ is now 0-22. Elias Law Group remains undefeated. www.democracydocket.com/cases/nevada...
DOJ is now 0-22. Elias Law Group remains undefeated. www.democracydocket.com/cases/nevada...
🚨BREAKING: Federal Court REJECTS lawsuit seeking to compel Vermont to provide the DOJ with access to its complete statewide voter registration database. Another victory for Elias Law Group and our clients.
DOJ is now 0-24. ELG is undefeated. www.democracydocket.com/cases/vermon...
DOJ is now 0-24. ELG is undefeated. www.democracydocket.com/cases/vermon...
🚨 United States of America v. Hanzas
Learn more here.
www.democracydocket.com
September 17, 2026 at 5:36 PM
🚨BREAKING: Federal Court REJECTS lawsuit seeking to compel Vermont to provide the DOJ with access to its complete statewide voter registration database. Another victory for Elias Law Group and our clients.
DOJ is now 0-24. ELG is undefeated. www.democracydocket.com/cases/vermon...
DOJ is now 0-24. ELG is undefeated. www.democracydocket.com/cases/vermon...
Bombing all of Iran's electrical infrastructure should surely compel them to capitulate in an existential conflict. I, too, remember the great Ukrainian surrender of 2022.
March 22, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Bombing all of Iran's electrical infrastructure should surely compel them to capitulate in an existential conflict. I, too, remember the great Ukrainian surrender of 2022.
JUST IN: 13th straight rejection of DOJ's legal effort to compel states to turn over their voter rolls.
George W. Bush-appointed Judge Thomas Johnston wonders what DOJ is really driving at. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
George W. Bush-appointed Judge Thomas Johnston wonders what DOJ is really driving at. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
July 13, 2026 at 7:32 PM
JUST IN: 13th straight rejection of DOJ's legal effort to compel states to turn over their voter rolls.
George W. Bush-appointed Judge Thomas Johnston wonders what DOJ is really driving at. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
George W. Bush-appointed Judge Thomas Johnston wonders what DOJ is really driving at. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
JUST IN: A 16th straight district court has rejected DOJ’s bid to obtain state voter rolls — this one in Connecticut. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Order on Motion to Compel AND Order on Motion to Dismiss AND Order on Motion to Dismiss AND Order on Motion to Dismiss – #109 in United States v. Thomas (D. Conn., 3:26-cv-00021) – CourtListener.com
ORDER denying 9 Motion to Compel; granting 60 Motion to Dismiss; finding as moot 56 and 58 Motions to Dismiss. For the reasons set forth in the attached Memorandum of Decision, the United States' 9 Mo...
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July 17, 2026 at 7:36 PM
JUST IN: A 16th straight district court has rejected DOJ’s bid to obtain state voter rolls — this one in Connecticut. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
May the power of Dolly compel you
May 7, 2026 at 1:32 AM
May the power of Dolly compel you
May my rusty weights compel you to lift some along with me
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April 17, 2025 at 11:12 PM
May my rusty weights compel you to lift some along with me
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