The National Security Dodge
Tales of Trump’s armory arch and White House press ban. The first offends the eyes; the second, the constitution.
Category: Legal Docket
Runaround Sue’s Close Call
Maine Senator Susan Collins was under investigation, then the MAGA cavalry rode to her rescue. Continue reading Runaround Sue’s Close Call
Saturday Odds & Sods: Testimony
Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends. Continue reading Saturday Odds & Sods: Testimony
Kennedy Center Defenders: Joyce Beatty and … Wonder Woman?
The thing about influential women in their ’70s? They’ve often retired from tolerating the tantrums of fragile old men. Continue reading Kennedy Center Defenders: Joyce Beatty and … Wonder Woman?
9 Is Not A Magic Number: Expand The Court
There are 13 judicial circuits and only 9 Supremes. Bring on the lucky 13. Continue reading 9 Is Not A Magic Number: Expand The Court
The Ten Commandments Of Hypocrisy
Now playing in Louisiana classrooms: Jeff Landry and Liz Murrill’s propaganda posterpalooza. Continue reading The Ten Commandments Of Hypocrisy
Nobody’s Worse Than Todd Blanche
Thanks to Doctor Senator Cassidy, the worst is yet to come. Continue reading Nobody’s Worse Than Todd Blanche
Blanche: Losing For A Living
The DOJ is an entirely predictable 0-17 in voter rolls cases, but for Todd Blanche, it’s too late to stop now. Continue reading Blanche: Losing For A Living
The Three Faces Of Todd Blanche
Todd Blanche should be disbarred, not promoted. Senators should just say no to his nomination. Continue reading The Three Faces Of Todd Blanche
Gret Stet Shit Show
Adrastos on the tawdry tussle between Louisiana AG Liz Murrill and an Orleans Parish grand jury. You say clusterfuck; I say shit show. Let’s call the whole thing off. Continue reading Gret Stet Shit Show
The Crackpot Court
SCOTUS upholds birthright citizenship 5-3-1. Kavanaugh provides a loophole for future challenges. Thanks for nothing, Justice Bro. Continue reading The Crackpot Court
Deliver The Body
Suspend Stephen Miller and JD Vance, not the writ of habeas corpus. Continue reading Deliver The Body
Shecky’s Quick Hitters: June Swoon Edition
Taking a jab at Spencer Pratfall, the 60 Minutes mishigas, the Broadview Six, Todd Blanche & the Epstein cover up, JD Vance’s distancing act, and the Nixon Revival. Continue reading Shecky’s Quick Hitters: June Swoon Edition
Todd Blanche Is A Fuck Up
You say screw up; I say fuck up. Let’s call the whole thing off. Continue reading Todd Blanche Is A Fuck Up
Corporate Personhood: The Ruling That Wasn’t
Fourteenth Amendment protection for corporations was (very) intentionally not part of this 1886 SCOTUS decision. So how did one Chief Justice and a court employee let things get so off the rails? Continue reading Corporate Personhood: The Ruling That Wasn’t
Gret Stet Of Confusion
Chaos in Louisiana as The Clownfish cancels Congressional primaries in search of partisan advantage. Continue reading Gret Stet Of Confusion
The Justice In The Shadows
Gutting the Voting Rights Act with Sam the Sham Alito and John Roberts. Don’t call them judicial conservatives. Continue reading The Justice In The Shadows
Revenge Is Stupid: DOJ Edition
In one of the silliest criminal cases ever, the Despicable Mr. Blanche tries to 86 James Comey for posting seashells by the seashore. The MAGA malakatude, it burns. Continue reading Revenge Is Stupid: DOJ Edition
Virginia: Sitting In Limbo
The state’s crucial redistricting vote could get overturned by its Supreme Court. But the dope is that there’s still hope, and here’s why. Continue reading Virginia: Sitting In Limbo
Bondi’s Mission Impossible
Bondi is out. The identity of her successor is irrelevant: The Insult Comedian is the real Attorney General. Continue reading Bondi’s Mission Impossible
Mondo Bondi
Since 2012 the GOP has gone from Romney’s binders full of women to Bondi’s binders full of bluster and bullshit. Continue reading Mondo Bondi
The Presumption Of Irregularity
The presumption of regularity is dead. Long live the presumption of irregularity. Continue reading The Presumption Of Irregularity
Reality Gets A Shot In The Arm
Bobby Junior’s HHS is the administration’s latest big loser in court. Cameos by Wilco, Janis Joplin, and Bing Crosby. Continue reading Reality Gets A Shot In The Arm
Malaka Of The Week: Judge Lawrence Van Dyke
The judge is a troll. The MAGA malakatude, it burns. Continue reading Malaka Of The Week: Judge Lawrence Van Dyke
Mood Swinging With The Supremes
Insult Comedian’s tariffs shot down by SCOTUS. Don’t spike the ball. Continue reading Mood Swinging With The Supremes
The Ham Sandwich Rebellion
MAGA DOJ’s performative indictment attempt fails. Continue reading The Ham Sandwich Rebellion
Lemon Squeezed By ICE
Don Lemon meets the Duchess of Distraction, Pam Bondi. Continue reading Lemon Squeezed By ICE
The Village Smithy Testifies
Instant analysis of Jack Smith’s Congressional testimony. Continue reading The Village Smithy Testifies
The MAGA DOJ Is Bleeding Lawyers
Legal backlash to MAGA murder most foul in Minnesota. Continue reading The MAGA DOJ Is Bleeding Lawyers
Don’t Call Them Conservatives: Supreme Court Edition
Call them reactionaries, wingnuts, radicals, extremists, right-wingers; call them anything but conservatives. Continue reading Don’t Call Them Conservatives: Supreme Court Edition