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After teaching and writing about constitutional law for 50 yrs, it seemed time for me to reach beyond Harvard’s walls — to spread understanding and appreciation of the rule of law, of justice as fairness, and of a republic if we can keep it
@tribelaw.bsky.socialEzra Klein is right: RSI absolutely must be stopped before it’s too late. But here’s the question: how can we possibly ENFORCE a ban on AI’s recursively building improved AIs even if we and China agree on the terms of such a global ban — a very big “if” in itself?
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@tribelaw.bsky.social“If the USPS were to implement its new Rule now, the effects on the 2026 election would be catastrophic. Many voters would be disenfranchised altogether, and many others would be denied their state-law right to vote by mail.”
@tribelaw.bsky.socialI’m staggered to learn that 100 million Americans have been born since the Twin Towers were brought down on 9/11 a quarter century ago. It’s fitting that Donald Trump was away while the 4 living former presidents — Clinton, Bush, Obama, and Biden — stool solemnly by, near Ground Zero in Manhattan.
@tribelaw.bsky.socialJudge Luttig has again performed a great service to the U.S. Constitution and our republic by exposing the treachery the Trumpsters have planned for 1/3/27, the new 1/6/21, and wisely outlining what must be done to stop the evil coup in its tracks.
@tribelaw.bsky.socialI’m strongly recommending bestselling novelist Ric Patterson’s new nonfiction work, “Tripwires.” It’s a terrific read and a great overview of how we came to this time of crisis — and how we can avert irreversible catastrophe. — Laurence Tribe. Hint: Buy it now!
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@tribelaw.bsky.socialChaos always contains order:
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@tribelaw.bsky.socialMy take on the birthright citizenship decision
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@tribelaw.bsky.social“In just over a year since taking office, Mr. Trump has authorized military action in seven nations, even after he repeatedly promised American voters that he would end, not start, wars.”
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@tribelaw.bsky.socialNobel Peace Prize, my ass
@tribelaw.bsky.socialPeople who begin by shooting animals they find unpleasant or not worthy of living often turn out to be serial killers. Remember that when you think about Kristi Noem.
@tribelaw.bsky.social“I just checked—it turns out that Art. II, Sec. 1 of the Constitution of the United States does *not* say ‘The executive Power shall be vested in a bunch of sociopaths who think they can do whatever the f*ck they want and make sh*t up as they go along.’” — George Conway
@tribelaw.bsky.social“Over the course of a lifetime, we face only a few moments where the decisions we make and the actions we take will shape our history for years to come. This is one of them. If we give our freedoms away after 250 years, we might never get them back.” — President Bill Clinton, 1/25/26
@tribelaw.bsky.socialRenee Good’s last words were to ICE agent Jonathan Ross: “That’s fine, dude. I’m not mad at you.” Then Ross shot Renee three times in the face. As she was dying, his last words to her were: “Fucking bitch.” And JD Vance thought that exchange exonerated ICE. That says it all.
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@tribelaw.bsky.socialA Third Grand Jury Declines to Re-Indict Letitia James. Will the Vengeful Crazies Go for Four? www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/u...
@tribelaw.bsky.socialDepartment of Defense Law of War Manual, Sec. 18.3.2.1 states the "requirement" to refuse illegal orders. What’s its key example? Wait for it . . . It’s "orders to fire upon the shipwrecked."
@tribelaw.bsky.socialThe bill last numbered H.R. 9495 would empower the Treasury Secretary to designate any nonprofit the Secretary wishes to kill a “terrorist supporting organization” and revoke the tax-exempt status on which it depends for survival. Unconstitutional but lethal in the harm it would do while in force.
@tribelaw.bsky.social“Pardons and commutations offer X-rays into the souls of presidents. More than any other presidential actions, clemencies tell us who they are.” Jeff Toobin has this exactly right. Trump’s use of the pardon power sullies its purpose but reveals who the man is.
