We are waiting for Texas to file its response today explaining the discrepancy between what it told the court and what Gov. Abbott said publicly in justifying a special session about the use of race to draw the state's congressional map. Once it is filed, Democracy Docket will it post here.

"Reich citizenship will not be laid in the cradle of every one born in Germany, but will be ceremoniously conferred on him after he has shown himself worthy of it through special accomplishments, through loyal services to the State." NY Times, July 6, 1933.

WTF?!? Border Czar Tom Homan claimed that ICE and Border Patrol agents don’t need probable cause to detain people they suspect are undocumented, saying they can do so based on factors like physical appearance. This is straight-up racial profiling, not law enforcement.

I’m gonna post this every day so nobody forgets exactly who Donald Trump is and why the Epstein files have suddenly disappeared.

We've now arrived at the Tiananmen Square phase of the Trump administration

The same day Trump’s kidnapping czar Homan admitted they’re racially profiling, a judge just ordered them to stop racially profiling. Read tonight’s ruling: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

Recently, my book THEY CALLED US ENEMY was banned – again – in Tennessee. Book bans are out of control. Huge parts of American history are being restricted. To join me in standing up for the freedom to read, go to pen.org/action. @penamerica.bsky.social @topshelfcomix.bsky.social @idwpublishing.com

The 14th Amendment was ratified today in 1868—guaranteeing equal protection under the law. 157 years later, Trump’s trying to erase it like it was a typo. No birthright citizenship. No due process. Just Trump doing what he does best—breaking the law.

ALERT: Attorney General Pam Bondi is apparently threatening some of those providing medical care to their minor transgender patients. If you receive one of these subpoenas, please reach out, have your lawyer do so, or send me a copy. My email is in bio, as is my Signal.

Elon Musk Roasts Trump Admin Over Epstein Files Announcement Musk retweet: “The entire government is protecting pedophiles” meidasnews.com/news/elon-mu...

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The IRS announced that churches and other houses of worship are now allowed to endorse political candidates to their congregations, effectively carving out an exemption to the longstanding ban on political activity by tax-exempt nonprofits.

UPDATE: This just got worse. Donald Trump apparently cut a secret side deal for MILLIONS in pro-Trump ads. That would mean Paramount and its soon-to-be owner are shelling out $30 MILLION+ to support Trump—all while trying to get his approval on their merger. Is this bribery?

A truly chilling report. The Israeli Defence Minister has is asking the IDF to draw up plans to force 600,000 Palestinians in Gaza into a camp on the ruins of Rafah- something he’s calling a “humanitarian city.” Once in they wouldn’t be allowed to leave. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...

my husband casually told me he’s been using my Cecred drops. now if i blow up his side of the bathroom, he gon’ say i went too far.

Let me introduce you to Col Pam Stevenson, who is running for Mitch McConnell’s Senate in Kentucky. She is a firecracker and a fighter. She’s also a quilter with some absolutely gorgeous pieces under her belt — wouldn’t it be nice to have an artist on the hill? open.substack.com/pub/jesspipe...

Military documents confirm that the LA operation today was a “show of presence” intended to send a message to LA residents about the power of the federal government. After staging with armed soldiers and Border Patrol agents on horse, they packed up and left after a short walk.

This post was prophetic. MacArthur Park ICE sweep in Los Angeles today was disgusting.

Mayor Bass: This morning, it was frightening in Los Angeles to see tanks essentially rolling into MacArthur Park. It was an egregious show of force. I have no idea what their purpose was. I don’t even think they detained anyone. Los Angeles was peaceful before June 5. We need to go back to that.

Today, a DOJ lawyer confirmed that the U.S. plans to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia if he’s released from pre-trial criminal detention. The lawyer said the government won’t wait until Abrego faces trial. Less than two weeks ago, a White House deputy press secretary decried that as “fake news.”

NEW: Federal agents rolled into MacArthur Park in LA in an unmarked armored vehicle. My source tells me Mayor Bass showed up with LAPD—and the so-called “agents” got the hell out. Shady AF! (Just west of DTLA)

We’re going to class on…CLASS ACTIONS! In the wake of SCOTUS’ decision on nationwide injunctions in the birthright citizenship cases, the discussion over class actions has seen a revival. @stevevladeck.bsky.social joins me at 4 pm ET on Substack on how they'll be deployed substack.com/@katiephang

How patriotic.

Republican Rep. Robert Bresnahan sold shares in a Medicaid health provider just weeks before voting for the Big Ugly Bill — which of course slashes Medicaid. Today would be a great day to ban members of Congress and their families from trading stocks, don't you think?

Reports indicate that several other red states are now considering opening camps similar to the one in Florida. Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina publicly requested a facility, tweeting, “Dear DHS: We’ve got a swamp and a dream. Let’s talk. South Carolina’s gators are ready.”

BREAKING: Documents filed in court today assert that officials from El Salvador told the United Nations that it "facilitated the use of the Salvadoran prison infrastructure" by the U.S. but that "the jurisdiction and legal responsibility for these persons lie exclusively with the" U.S.

A reminder: FEMA is no longer going door-to-door to assist disaster victims [From our Climate Desk partner @wired.com]

John Leguizamo: "We feed this country, we serve this country, we build this country, and then we get treated this way."

Republicans just took away your healthcare so they can fund their secret police: newrepublic.com/post/197612/...

I do not meet Medicaid requirements, but my healthcare premiums became affordable when Missouri expanded Medicaid. Medicaid cuts will impact my insurance. It will impact my rural hospital. It will impact my life. It’s all connected.

A balanced breakfast 😌✨

Call to action: farm workers and labourers across the US are planning a nationwide strike the #HUELGAPARALADIGNIDA translation #StrikeForDignity. They’ll announce it 3 days prior. If you work in other industries or are in a union organize to join the strike when it happens. #3E #NationalStrike

Thank you to Mexico 🇲🇽 for stepping up and helping in Texas!

The Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 called for dismantling the NOAA, which provides warnings of natural disasters, such as the deadly floods in Texas. The irony is that Heritage wanted these cuts because it’s angry that NOAA helps prove the reality of climate change--the thing causing floods.

“The United States has reached its highest annual measles case tally in 33 years, hitting at least 1,277 confirmed cases across 38 states and the District of Columbia.
The milestone marks a public health reversal in defeating a highly contagious….”

Courts determine who is a danger to the public. The court has determined Abrego is NOT. That's not up to the government... and that's yet another frightening prospect - that the government decides who is dangerous without due process. Think about that for a minute...

Here’s a list of companies that have sold out their values and have chosen to make money from the inhumane treatment of immigrants at the Everglades Concentration Camp. Please share this list. • Kona Ice • Churro Mania • Elote Lovers • Ms. Cheezious Seen entering the facility. 👇🏻 #OnYourSide

ICE agents were caught on camera unlawfully trespassing and urinating on the grounds of an LA public school, risking exposure to minors. They’re not only terrorizing our communities—illegally kidnapping people—but also urinating on playgrounds. ICE is a morally bankrupt, state terror organization.

1. Before the measles vaccine became available in the 60s, millions of children were infected each year, tens of thousands were hospitalized, and hundreds died. In 2000, the WHO declared that measles had been ERADICATED in the United States Today measles is back

NEW: There is a hearing right now concerning Mr Abrego’s amended complaint in which he details his torture at CECOT prison in El Salvador. You can read his account here, but CONTENT WARNING. open.substack.com/pub/muellers...

This is what I’m so worried about

The Trump administration’s funding freeze could wreck summer programs for low-income families and wipe out after-school programs next year. Over $6 billion in federal grants is being withheld, impacting summer learning, after-school care, English language instruction, adult literacy, and more.

The US lost 33,000 jobs in June, after expecting to gain 100,000. Trump's brought America nothing but job insecurity, unpredictable tariffs, unstable markets and plummeting consumer confidence.

1/ On January 6th, Jared L. Wise "told other rioters who were attacking law enforcement officers, 'Kill ’em! Kill ’em! Kill ’em!'" He is now "serving as a counselor to Ed Martin, the director of the so-called Weaponization Working Group" of the Bondi Justice Department.

America can and must be bigger than their punitive politics.

“I want to be remembered as one of the premier singers of our time.” Mission accomplished. Remembering Luther Vandross (April 20, 1951 – July 1, 2005) 💙🕊️💙

BREAKING: The Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down the state's abortion ban from 1849. This is a win for abortion rights.