Do read this transcript, related to efforts of the federal judiciary in New Jersey to ensure a lawfully appointed U.S. Attorney there. Undercovered situation.

Read the entire document, I promise it is worth it. #LawFedi

Edit: only way to share this is via screenshots. Also at NYT https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/17/nyregion/judge-quraishi-new-jersey-attorneys-office.html?unlocked_article_code=1.UFA.cDP0.TdXwJuyKyZ8n&smid=url-share

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Here’s the backstory on the situation regarding the U.S. Attoeney for New Jersey. https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/5775565-trump-trio-officials-ruled-unlawful/ #LawFedi 2/

Do read this transcript, related to efforts of the federal judiciary in New Jersey to ensure a lawfully appointed U.S. Attorney there. Undercovered situation.

Read the entire document, I promise it is worth it. #LawFedi

Edit: only way to share this is via screenshots. Also at NYT https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/17/nyregion/judge-quraishi-new-jersey-attorneys-office.html?unlocked_article_code=1.UFA.cDP0.TdXwJuyKyZ8n&smid=url-share

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RE: https://mastodon.social/@heidilifeldman/116246389351631857

For specifics of #SantaFe city’s unfolding train wreck, see 1asantafe.beehiiv.com/p/details-no...

I taught § 1983 law many times. I seem to be living it! #LawFedi

Federal district court judge in Massachusetts has issued a set of stays that basically prevent RFK Jr’s wacko vaccine panel from doing anything while the lawsuit over the validity of the members’ appointments is litigated. 1/
https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.mad.286605/gov.uscourts.mad.286605.291.0_1.pdf #LawFedi

Here are yesterday's most-shared links from #Law / #LawFedi folks I follow.¹

1) How the Emerald Isle shaped the Steel City – Pittsburgh’s rich Irish history https://theconversation.com/how-the-emerald-isle-shaped-the-steel-city-pittsburghs-rich-irish-history-278027

2) A City March for No Kings 3 in Santa Fe on 3/28/2026 https://1asantafe.beehiiv.com/p/a-city-march-for-no-kings-3-in-santa-fe-on-3-28-2026

3) Move Slowly and Build Bridges, by Robert W. Gehl https://moveslowlybuildbridges.com

¹ Where YESTERDAY is Sunday March 15, 2026 or earlier this morning.

Here are yesterday's most-shared links from #Law / #LawFedi folks I follow.¹

1) How the Emerald Isle shaped the Steel City – Pittsburgh’s rich Irish history https://theconversation.com/how-the-emerald-isle-shaped-the-steel-city-pittsburghs-rich-irish-history-278027

2) A City March for No Kings 3 in Santa Fe on 3/28/2026 https://1asantafe.beehiiv.com/p/a-city-march-for-no-kings-3-in-santa-fe-on-3-28-2026

3) Move Slowly and Build Bridges, by Robert W. Gehl https://moveslowlybuildbridges.com

¹ Where YESTERDAY is Sunday March 15, 2026 or earlier this morning.

‘“In all my years as an immigration attorney, I have never seen a client simply vanish in the middle of their case with no explanation,” Shepard said. “When the government detains and transfers people in secrecy, without transparency or access to the courts, it tears at the basic protections a democracy is supposed to guarantee.”’

Asylum seeker deported to CECOT suing U.S. for damages. #LawFedi

https://www.advocate.com/news/venezuelan-cecot-dhs-legal-complaint

‘“In all my years as an immigration attorney, I have never seen a client simply vanish in the middle of their case with no explanation,” Shepard said. “When the government detains and transfers people in secrecy, without transparency or access to the courts, it tears at the basic protections a democracy is supposed to guarantee.”’

Asylum seeker deported to CECOT suing U.S. for damages. #LawFedi

https://www.advocate.com/news/venezuelan-cecot-dhs-legal-complaint

On March 28, people will gather in #SantaFe #NewMexico for #NoKings 3, to celebrate and fight for constitutional democracy in the United States. They will exercise their First Amendment rights to assemble and freely express their views.

That is, they will if local government lets them. So far the City of Santa Fe still isn't giving me much confidence. 1/ #LawFedi