Law
81 unrolled threads about law, each one readable on a single page.
Liberal Jane@liberaljanee[THREAD] This #WomensHistoryMonth, let's not forget how many of our rights were only won in recent decades, and weren’t given by asking nicely and waiting. We need to fight for our rights. Here's ar...
SummaryThis Women's History Month thread documents how women's rights in the US—from jury duty to business loans to contraception—were won through legal battles and activism over recent decades, not granted willingly. The examples show rights taken for granted today were denied until the 1960s-1990s, emphasizing that ongoing fights for equality remain necessary.Mar 7, 202521 tweets♥ 212K
Paman Teguh 🐐@investorgabutGw bantu jelasin ttg trend 'Peringatan Darurat' dgn bahasa sederhana yg bs dimengerti anak SD sekalipun. Buat yg bs bantu bikin ilustrasi gambar/videonya, waktu dan tempat dipersilahkan. A thread.
SummaryThread ini menjelaskan kontroversi 'Peringatan Darurat' di Indonesia terkait perubahan aturan hukum yang berulang kali demi kepentingan politik tertentu. Dimulai dari perubahan usia capres oleh MK untuk menguntungkan Gibran, perubahan usia calon kepala daerah oleh MA untuk Kaesang, hingga pembatalan putusan MK oleh DPR yang membuat masyarakat khawatir sistem hukum tidak lagi berfungsi sebagai kontrol kekuasaan. Penulis memperingatkan bahwa jika tren ini berlanjut, Indonesia bisa mengalami kondisi serupa Bangladesh dengan pemerintah yang tidak terkontrol.Aug 22, 202416 tweets♥ 140K
👑@idollkodLuigi Mangione’s court hearing news to keep you updated a thread 🧵:
SummaryLuigi Mangione appeared in court regarding charges related to the death of a UnitedHealthcare CEO. He was denied bail and his attorney plans to plead not guilty, while an alleged manifesto attributed to him criticizes healthcare industry executives and corporate greed.Dec 10, 202412 tweets♥ 153K
Luigi Nation@mangionethinkerLuigi Mangione court hearing news to keep you updated. Thread: 🧵
SummaryLuigi Mangione appeared in a New York City court hearing wearing a green sweater and bulletproof vest, with his lawyer Karen Agnifilo raising concerns about police tactics, shackling for court appearances, and potential violations of his right to presumption of innocence through media statements. Supporters gathered outside the courthouse with billboards about healthcare denials and jury nullification, while the judge denied a request for video coverage of the proceedings.Feb 21, 202520 tweets♥ 145K
Morbid Knowledge@MorbidKnowledgeThe longest prison sentences ever served 🧵
SummaryA thread documenting the longest prison sentences ever served, ranging from 65 to 70+ years. The cases involve individuals convicted of serious crimes like murder and robbery, with some still incarcerated and others released or deceased after decades behind bars.Dec 20, 202411 tweets♥ 129K
CALL TO ACTIVISM@CalltoActivismBREAKING: We just filed an official plea with the DOJ to prosecute Abbott and DeSantis for violating Section 274(a)(1)(A)(ii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act which makes it a federal crime to t...
SummaryA group filed a formal complaint with the DOJ alleging that Governors Abbott and DeSantis violated federal immigration law by transporting undocumented immigrants across state lines as a political strategy. The filers argue the actions constitute federal crimes under the Immigration and Nationality Act and are calling for prosecution.Sep 15, 20224 tweets♥ 96.3K
Rod D. Martin@RodDMartin🚨 BREAKING: Chief Justice Roberts just SHUT DOWN a Democrat federal judge trying to force the Trump admin to release BILLIONS in foreign aid shut down at USAID. This is HUGE, for several reasons......
SummaryChief Justice Roberts blocked a district judge's order requiring the Trump administration to release $2 billion in foreign aid, signaling the Supreme Court's intent to crack down on what the author characterizes as judicial activism and abuse of nationwide injunctions by lower courts.Feb 27, 202510 tweets♥ 105K
Nas@Nas_tech_AITrump just held his largest White House briefing yet. Alongside Pam Bondi, he dropped a series of announcements and some strong hints about what’s next for America. President Trump is now more power...
SummaryTrump announced major policy victories including ending nationwide judicial injunctions against his policies, restricting transgender-related federal funding and school content, defunding sanctuary cities, arresting thousands of gang members, and pursuing stricter Iran policy. He positioned these changes as removing legal obstacles that previously blocked his agenda across all 50 states.Aug 9, 202513 tweets♥ 97.9K
Basil the Great@BasilTheGreat🚨UK GOVERNMENT TRIES TO SUE 4CHAN FOR BREACHING 'ONLINE SAFETY ACT' 4CHAN's response was priceless 🤣 Essentially it was "We're American, you have no control over us, go f*ck yourselves" Keir Star...
Summary4chan's legal team responded to the UK's Ofcom attempt to fine them under the Online Safety Act by asserting that 4chan is a US company beyond UK jurisdiction and invoked First Amendment protections, stating they will resist any penalties in US federal court and calling on the Trump Administration to intervene diplomatically.Aug 17, 202510 tweets♥ 103K
Tom Renz@RenzTom🧵🧵DOGE - A Lawyer’s Perspective on the @elonmusk @realDonaldTrump Policy Centerpiece I inherently do not trust the media so I decided to look into DOGE myself and see what is under the hood. Initia...
SummaryA lawyer analyzes Trump's DOGE executive order and explains how it legally repurposes the existing United States Digital Service (USDS) rather than creating a new agency, using established laws to enable Elon Musk's involvement and deploy efficiency teams across government departments. The order is structured to be legally defensible against potential lawsuits through careful use of temporary organization statutes and existing agency authorities.Feb 5, 202511 tweets♥ 68.7K
Rep. Eli Crane@RepEliCrane🧵 I’m drafting articles of impeachment for US District Judge Paul Engelmayer. Partisan judges abusing their positions is a threat to democracy. The left has done “irreparable harm” to this count...
SummaryThe author is preparing articles of impeachment against US District Judge Paul Engelmayer, alleging judicial overreach in blocking White House employees from accessing government systems, and framing this as part of Trump/DOGE efforts to address waste and fraud.Feb 11, 20252 tweets♥ 77.8K
izzy@vngncIni adalah "PERINGATAN DARURAT" 🟦 Memanggil publik untuk mengawal putusan MK tentang UU pemilu hingga tanggal 29 Agustus. 👁️ Fokus! Video ini dibuat untuk disebarluaskan. Public domain. Link downlo...
SummaryAn emergency alert calling for public vigilance regarding Indonesia's Constitutional Court decision on electoral law until August 29. The creator urges widespread sharing of a crowdsourced video to monitor parliamentary movements, emphasizing that online advocacy is as important as protests.Aug 23, 20244 tweets♥ 52.9K
James Connor@toJamesConnor🧵I’ve read through the evidence section—the first 85 pages—of Jack Smith filing on Trump’s private criminal efforts to stay in power despite knowing that he’d lost the election. The evidence is stu...
SummaryA detailed analysis of Jack Smith's criminal filing against Trump reveals testimony from Trump insiders showing Trump knowingly pushed false election fraud claims, orchestrated a fake electors scheme, pressured Mike Pence to overturn results despite knowing he lost, and incited the January 6th Capitol attack with full knowledge it was his last option to stop certification.Oct 3, 202416 tweets♥ 65K
Alexandra Montenegro@sinautocorrectHoy el juicio del caso Gisèle Pélicot concluyó con un veredicto histórico. Abro hilo con los cargos y las penas asignadas a cada violador del caso de Mazan.🧵Las imágenes de los acusados son del regis...
SummaryEl juicio del caso Gisèle Pélicot concluyó con veredictos históricos: 51 hombres fueron condenados por violar a Pélicot, quien fue drogada por su marido Dominique (condenado a 20 años) para mantenerse inconsciente. Las condenas variaron entre 5 y 13 años de prisión, y la mayoría fue inscrita en el FIJAIS, un registro francés de delincuentes sexuales.Dec 20, 202430 tweets♥ 68.2K
Natalie Winters@nataliegwinters🚨 EXC - I've unearthed footage from 2021 where the judge blocking the Trump spending freeze accuses Trump of being a "tyrant," claims racism is a "white people problem," and insists transgenders nee...
SummaryA thread alleges that Judge John McConnell Jr., who blocked Trump's spending freeze, is an activist rather than impartial judge, citing 2021 footage where he expresses strong personal political views, criticizes Trump as a tyrant, discusses diversity and racial justice initiatives, and admits personal opinions influence his decisions. The thread notes his prior involvement with Democratic campaigns and causes.Feb 12, 202510 tweets♥ 59.7K
Turtlesong Farm@TurtlesongFarmOk, here's something I learned in high school humanities: As long as people believe that they have redress for injustice, either through courts or through political action (like voting), the people wi...
SummaryWhen people lose faith in institutional avenues for justice (courts, voting, political change), they abandon nonviolent resistance and may support or celebrate violent resistance. The author argues oligarchs have deliberately dismantled systems of fairness and hope, making outlaw figures appealing; citing FDR's social programs as a successful prevention of violent revolution, they contend that restoring justice through policy change is the only way to prevent more violence.Dec 9, 202410 tweets♥ 74.8KRod D. Martin@RodDMartin🚨BREAKING: Mike Lindell WINS his $5 million appeal. The courts just tossed the bogus arbitration that tried to bankrupt him for exposing 2020 election fraud. The truth is catching up. And the Deep...
SummaryMike Lindell won an appeals court case overturning a $5 million arbitration ruling against him related to his 2020 election fraud claims. The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously reversed the decision, finding the arbitration panel exceeded its authority and rewrote contract terms.Jul 23, 202511 tweets♥ 63.1K
Mueller, She Wrote@MuellerSheWroteNEW: THREAD: A new ruling from Judge McBurney in Georgia overturning the abortion ban and allowing the procedure to continue has some REMARKABLE quotes. Let's take a look at just a few. 1/
SummaryGeorgia Judge McBurney struck down the state's abortion ban, ruling that women have constitutional rights to liberty and privacy that protect their ability to make reproductive decisions without state interference, particularly before fetal viability. The decision emphasizes that women are not 'community property' and should have sole authority over their bodies and healthcare choices.Sep 30, 202410 tweets♥ 57.9K
Elizabeth Warren@ewarrenTo everyone who is afraid of what happens next, I share your fears. But what we do next is important. We have to learn from what happened. And then, make a plan. As we confront a second Trump preside...
SummaryA Democratic senator outlines a resistance strategy for Trump's second presidency, emphasizing fighting through Congress using oversight and obstruction tactics, pursuing legal challenges, building grassroots political power at all levels including red states, and using remaining time to confirm judges and protect democratic institutions.Nov 8, 202416 tweets♥ 67.6KNas@Nas_tech_AI