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Pretty rare to watch an internet fight where I want both people to lose terribly.

Landmark ruling from SCOTUS last week on police violence and excessive use of force cases. The impacts of this will be enormous. Here’s everything you need to know about Barnes v. Felix.

Can Trump actually make Canada the 51st state? Today’s constitutional law lesson: Article IV, Section III.

Secession. It’s one of the most commonly argued items in times of political turmoil. California should secede. Texas should secede. Maine should secede. But…can a state ACTUALLY do it? Legally? Constitutionally? Here’s the answer. Hint: it’s probably not what you think.

“Hunger Games: America” — can a few hundred words in the Constitution keep us from going full Katniss at the Capitol? Today’s daily constitutional law lesson: Article IV, Section2. The Privileges and Immunities Clause.

Tomorrow’s constitutional law class post will be on presidential power. I have an outline already — but what do you want to know? If there’s something specific, leave it in the comments here and I’ll try to add it!

How does Congress function? Why do we have two chambers? What recent rule changes have blown the system up? Why don’t we trust them anymore? And what on EARTH is a filibuster? All that and more on today’s Constitutional Law Class Lesson.

“Nothing will ever be perfect” - Trump said today in response to the immigration debacles involving people wrongfully deported. “It’s better to let 100 guilty people go free than imprison one innocent person” - the foundational philosophy of American criminal law. We’re approaching DEFCON 1.

There’s been a lot of skepticism toward federal courts recently. Much of that is — truthfully — entirely justified. In today’s Constitutional Law class, we tackle the federal court system: why we have it, how it works, and the truth behind America’s seismic collapse in court confidence.

“Due process” has been thrown around a lot in recent weeks. And most of it has been…not right. In today’s Constitutional Law Class, let’s talk about due process…and what the heck is going on right now.

I’m dying

Putting on my constitutional law professor hat for a moment…what the heck is a constitutional crisis? And are we in one?

The world feels like it’s falling apart. But your kids aren’t watching the news. They’re watching you. Here’s how to navigate that.

I genuinely believe he doesn’t understand the distinction between Christians and Catholics. Or the difference between millions and billions.

Divorce monkey strikes again

For those who haven’t seen this, I believe this is unprecedented. I may be wrong, but I doubt it. The ABA is the largest voluntary association of lawyers in the world and is not partisan.

Imagine the rioting and outrage from the other side if Kamala had won and Mark Cuban was in the Oval Office talking about everything he’s done to slash the government.

Almost 20% of US women have taken Depo Provera. Recent studies show a 5x higher likelihood of brain/spine tumors (meningiomas) for those who used it. While the rate is still very low, we’re seeing a number of cases. If you’ve been diagnosed with one after Depo use, please email me. It’s a large MDL.

Elon will be gone by April.

Elon has one goal. Turn X into an everything platform, including a financial payment system that replaces your bank. He’s said it before. Everything that’s happening rn aligns. It’s no coincidence that the CFPB shut shut down today. They were actively trying to enforce oversight on his X goal.

Never forget that in 14 days, multiple federal agencies have been dismantled, and our systems of healthcare, education, environment, civil rights, and technology have all been dramatically overhauled. But we still have to worry about our kids being shot in school because of “the constitution.”

The richest man in the world is not looking out for you. He’s not your friend. He’s the richest man in the world precisely for that reason. This is insanity.

I just know @mcuban.bsky.social is planning something if he just traded the best player in the NBA and not even in the prime of his career yet…

Important economics reminder for all: these tariffs are a tax on US companies paid to the US gov’t. Companies have bottom lines. They’re not going to lose that much margin, especially with shareholders, employees, etc. So that tariff cost is passed onto us: the consumer. Things get more expensive.

A reminder: SCOTUS upholding the TikTok ban lays the groundwork for banning DeepSeek. Right as it’s threatening to disrupt all of big tech by doing everything we do in AI…but better and astronomically cheaper. Crazy how convenient that is, yeah?

Every time I worry about AI taking over the world, I remember that my iPhone still autocorrects to “what the he’ll” or “we’ll yeah” and I feel a little better.

Employment discrimination cases will be off the charts. We’ve seen this before. Many employers will interpret recent declarations incorrectly. State & federal protections still abound and can’t be undone like that. No matter where you are, I can either help you or find a lawyer who can. Just fyi.

The federal judge that temporarily halted the birthright citizenship recision EO is a Reagan appointee. This is not a partisan decision. As I said the other day, it’s basic constitutional knowledge. In the judge’s words:

A presidential inauguration costs around $200 million. Paid for by all of us taxpayers, private donors, and companies. But sure tell me more about “tHe PrIcE oF eGgS bEiNg OuT oF cOnTrOl!!”

Has anyone checked on Tom Cotton today? TikTok back on the sabbath…

Now that I know Suzanne was behind goosechats…may I present, the full compilation of my old spiral into thinking Michael Buble was pretending to be my dog and suing me 🫠

Welcome to that time of the year where we all question why we live here 😭

Now that I have an extra 2.5 hours of free time every night…did y’all know they still make TV shows? This is wild.

I guarantee this is part of the deal they’ve worked out. “I’ll grant you the extension, but you have to shut down, and you have to make it clear to all 170 million users that I’m the one who can and will save you.”

Just realizing: of course there will be a 90 day extension issued next week on the TikTok ban. And not because of our ability to use the platform. But because 90 days…gets us to Tax Day. So all the people/biz’s that have generated income won’t be able to say “I couldn’t get my tax forms from TikTok”

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Well here we are let’s see what all the hype is about! ☕️