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Nov 1 4 tweets 5 min read
ELECTION INTEGRITY: Last month the USPS quietly issued a last minute directive preventing the imaging of mail-in ballots. Normally the USPS would be able to confirm the number of mail-in ballots sent to election officials to ensure fraudulent ballots aren't inserted into the election. Bypassing the central scanning facilities, as the directive requires, means there will be NO way to verify the numbers reported by local election authorities match the numbers reported by the USPS.

The integrity of an election hinges on the robustness of the systems that facilitate voter participation. When those systems are altered at the last minute, the checks and balances designed to prevent fraud can be seriously undermined. A recent directive issued by the United States Postal Service (USPS), just a month before the upcoming election, threatens to do precisely that. By instructing USPS facilities to bypass their central scanning operations for mail-in ballots, this change removes a key layer of transparency and makes it difficult, if not impossible, to verify the legitimacy of absentee ballots. This decision effectively jeopardizes the integrity of the election by eliminating an important method of auditing mail-in ballots.

Traditionally, USPS relies on centralized scanning to create digital images of every mail piece, including absentee ballots. These scans are more than just technical formalities—they represent a critical layer of accountability. By scanning ballot envelopes, USPS is able to track the movement of election-related mail, confirm its transit through the system, and provide evidence of delivery. This method has allowed for an additional check against fraud, ensuring that every mail-in ballot destined for election officials is accounted for. The number of mail-in ballots scanned by USPS could be cross-referenced with the numbers reported by local election authorities to ensure consistency, thereby minimizing the possibility of fraudulent ballots being introduced into the system.

However, the recent USPS directive has instructed postal workers to bypass these centralized facilities and deliver absentee ballots directly to local Boards of Election (BOEs) without the standard scanning procedures. This means that the usual chain of digital records—a crucial audit trail—will be absent. There will be no comprehensive count of absentee ballots moving through the mail, and as a result, no reliable way for external observers to verify that the number of ballots received by election officials matches the number actually mailed by voters. With the imaging process deliberately omitted, election observers and watchdog groups lose a powerful tool that could independently verify or challenge local election authorities’ claims.

This sudden change also undermines confidence in an already tense electoral environment. With only a month until Election Day, altering fundamental mail handling procedures is bound to generate suspicion. For many voters, the safeguard that USPS imaging provides—an objective count of ballots—is a reassurance that the process is being conducted fairly. By sidestepping this layer of accountability, USPS has inadvertently fed into the narrative that absentee ballots are vulnerable to manipulation. For an electoral system that is often scrutinized for potential vulnerabilities, eliminating an established verification method only adds fuel to those concerns.

Another problem arises with the lack of transparency. Informed Delivery, a service offered by USPS, has allowed voters to digitally preview their incoming mail, providing them with an image of their ballot envelope. This transparency not only gave voters confidence but also created another line of defense against fraud—any inconsistency between what a voter expected and what was delivered could be flagged. Without the centralized scanning process, this transparency is also lost. Voters now have fewer assurances that their ballot has traveled safely through the system or reached its intended destination.

Ultimately, the USPS directive introduces an alarming level of uncertainty into the electoral process. Election integrity is not just about preventing fraud; it is also about ensuring that the systems in place foster trust. By removing the ability to confirm that the numbers of ballots mailed, received, and counted are consistent, the USPS is inadvertently creating opportunities for discrepancies. These discrepancies, whether intentional or not, could easily undermine public confidence in the outcome of the election.

In conclusion, the last-minute USPS directive to bypass centralized scanning of absentee ballots has significant ramifications for election integrity. It removes a key verification step that has historically helped ensure the legitimacy of mail-in voting. By stripping away a vital layer of transparency, this directive leaves voters and observers in the dark about whether the number of ballots reported by local election authorities truly reflects those mailed. In a time when public trust in elections is already fragile, such a change—made just weeks before Election Day—could prove deeply damaging to the perceived legitimacy of the entire electoral process.The directive to bypass central facilities and route ballots directly to local BOEs means mail-in ballots can't be imaged. Normally, centralized processing provides an audit trail via USPS imaging records. Without it, independent verification of ballots becomes impossible. ELECTION INTEGRITY: The federal workers that are entrusted with delivering millions of ballots are being told by their leaders that Trump is a threat to democracy and that if they don't stop him he will become dictator.

It is unacceptable that the Postal Worker's union that represents 92% of America's letter carriers is able to use its influence and presence in 30,000+ post offices to spread this sort of dangerous misinformation to federal employees.

It is one thing for Union President Mark Dimondstein to endorse Kamala Harris and quite another to use his position to spread dangerous lies about the former president. This amounts to election interference and is likely resulting in thousands of letter carriers violating the Hatch Act.

If you were convinced that Hitl*r was coming to power in America what would you do to stop him? Would you throw away ballots from houses with Trump signs? Throw away ballots from houses with American flags (just in case)?Image
Oct 23 4 tweets 4 min read
ELECTION INTEGRITY: Dallas County hired a new election administrator to run its elections this year and things are off to a rough start just two days into early voting as software glitches are causing huge lines at voting places. Many are asking if the 'glitches' are a feature or bug so I decided to take a look at who the county hired to run the election.

I was shocked to learn that Dallas County decided to hire a Venezuelan national named Heider Garcia to be its election administrator [Garcia's immigration status is not public]. I was even more shocked to learn that he ran at least three nationwide elections in Venezuela as a Smartmatic employee - election monitors believed vote totals and results provided by Smartmatic machines were being manipulated to help Hugo Chávez. By 2017 Smartmatic admitted it could not certify the integrity of elections using its machines in Venezuela.

By 2010 Smartmatic had moved Garcia to run elections in the Philippines until 2016 when it was discovered that voting machines he was responsible for had unauthorized changes made to the vote transmission script during the election night. While Garcia wasn't implicated he left the company and took a job in California. Recently the co-founder of Smartmatic was charged in a bribery scandal with bribes to Philippine officials.

During Garcia's short stint in Placer County as election coordinator the county had huge issues with ballot printing errors requiring votes to be thrown out, new ballots to be printed, and voters to be contacted individually. By 2016 many voters weren't even getting their ballots as a result of printing delays. There were massive problems with the voter registration system forcing many voters to use provisional ballots.

Garcia left Placer County for a job as Tarrant County's election administrator in 2018. His tenure with the county was fraught with controversy and scandal. At one point at least a third of the county's mail-in ballots had to be rescanned due to a barcode glitch. By 2023 he was forced to resign amid an investigation by County Judge Tim O’Hare into Garcia's decision, priorities, and budget.

Why would Dallas County hire a former Smartmatic executive involved in the most corrupt elections in the world be hired despite questionable tenures running elections in Placer and Tarrant County? The best case is that Garcia is incompetent and the worst case is that he's compromised.

So what is the answer? Vote. Got vote ASAP. Stand in line as long as you have to stand in line. The answer isn't to give up. We ALL must stand up and make our voices heard at the ballot box. Please don't get discouraged.

h/t @Carlos__TurciosHeider Garcia was born in Venezuela, where he was initially educated. He is an engineer by training and has an extensive background in technology and systems, which laid the foundation for his career in election management. Before moving to the United States, Garcia worked for Smartmatic, an international company that provides electronic voting systems and election technology services. Smartmatic has frequently been in the news, often linked to election controversies in countries like Venezuela. ELECTION INTEGRITY: Dallas County's new Venezuelan Election Administrator says he is sorry for 'glitches' that caused hundreds of early voters to be turned away. Wait times exceeded two hours for the brave.

What is the answer? Go vote, vote, vote! Get everyone you know to vote. If there are going to be shenanigans this election we've got to overwhelm the Democrats with as many votes as possible. Don't get discouraged. Report issues so we can fix the system for next election - but the only answer today is to vote. PLEASE VOTE!

h/t @Carlos__TurciosDallas County's new Venezuelan Election Administrator Heider Garcia says he is sorry for 'glitches' that caused hundreds of early voters to be turned away. Wait times exceeded two hours for the brave.
Oct 18 4 tweets 3 min read
ELECTION INTEGRITY: It concerned me when the head of the postal workers union told his members that Trump would end democracy and fire them if they didn't stop him from taking office. We're now seeing ballots from Republican areas being thrown away. ELECTION INTEGRITY: Postal workers have been at the heart of various efforts to undermine the integrity of our elections. Here just a few examples:

- 2017 Democrat operatives bribed a Texas postal worker named Noe Olvera to give them the names and addresses of residents who received a mail-in ballot. He pled guilty.

- 2021 New Jersey postal worker named Nicholas Beauchene discarded 99 absentee ballots a month before the 2020 presidential election. He pled guilty.

- 2021 New York postal worker named Brandon Wilson was caught carrying undelivered absentee ballots in the trunk of his car by CBP while attempting to cross the border. He pled guilty.

- 2024 Tennessee postal worker named DuJuan Butler was caught on tape throwing away baskets of mail containing voter registrations, ballots, and other election related material. He's facing 5 years in prison and $250,000 fine.

- 2024 Four Puerto Rico postal workers were charged with delaying delivery of ballots to certain addresses during the 2022 special election.

The federal workers that are entrusted with delivering millions of ballots are being told by their leaders that Trump is a threat to democracy and that if they don't stop him he will become dictator.

It is unacceptable that the Postal Worker's union that represents 92% of America's letter carriers is able to use its influence and presence in 30,000+ post offices to spread this sort of dangerous misinformation to federal employees.

It is one thing for Union President Mark Dimondstein to endorse Kamala Harris and quite another to use his position to spread dangerous lies about the former president. This amounts to election interference and is likely resulting in thousands of letter carriers violating the Hatch Act.

If you were convinced that Hitl*r was coming to power in America what would you do to stop him? Would you throw away ballots from houses with Trump signs? Throw away ballots from houses with American flags (just in case)?Image
Oct 4 7 tweets 6 min read
ELECTION INTEGRITY: What if I told you that anyone could go online and claim to be a citizen living overseas, get a ballot, and vote without ever having to prove your identity or citizenship? Sounds crazy, right? What if I told you federal law made it illegal for the state to attempt to verify your identity and citizenship? You don't even need to use your real name or even the name of a living person. Even crazier, right? Well that's exactly what the UOCAVA allows and requires.

The census estimates there are less than 3 million Americans living overseas, but the Democrats are telling donors to their Vote From Abroad Program that there are more than 9 million. So anyone with a computer can go to the FVAP website and fill out a few forms and be registered to vote and receive a ballot - you don't have to provide a real name or address and driver's license and last four of SSN are all optional (fun fact the state isn't allowed to confirm the last four of the SSN you provide matches the name or DoB you provided).

This is the case for all 50 states but I specifically confirmed this with the Texas Secretary of State. Of course, whoever fills out the registration and ballot will need to swear they are a citizen - but since we don't know the real name of the voter or anything about them there is little risk of getting caught.

The Democrats claim they are investing 'six figures' in getting out the overseas vote - a number that seems very low if they're interested in getting 9 million ballots. I can't help but wonder if that effort is cover to explain why they get so many overseas ballots in November.The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) requires Texas allow anyone who claims they are a citizen living overseas to vote without any form of ID and prohibits the state from verifying citizenship. ELECTION INTEGRITY: The use of the UOCAVA voting loophole exploded between 2016 and 2020. Iowa saw a 2,244% increase in overseas ballots. Other significant increases in non-military overseas ballots include:

- Hawaii 358% increase
- Virginia 235% increase
- Texas 100% increase

Suspiciously, 2020 was the first year that more people voted from overseas than filed overseas tax returns.

Even more suspiciously, in 2020 (in jurisdictions that conducted hand counts of UOCAVA ballots) more than 74% of votes were for President Biden. In Fulton County, GA, remarkably, 100% of UOCAVA ballots were for Joe Biden.

The UOCAVA voting loophole allows anyone to make up a fake name, pretend they are living overseas, and vote as many times as they like. Federal law prohibits states from verifying identity and citizenship. These are untraceable ballots. If you thought 2020 was bad 2024 is going to be a bloodbath.Image
Oct 3 13 tweets 4 min read
The Biden-Harris regime has lost control of the Army. They’re taking to TikTok exposing the incompetence of their leadership and the commander in chief. Meanwhile average people are using drones to fly baby formula into families the US Army can’t reach…
Oct 2 6 tweets 7 min read
PROJECT 2025 🧵1/6 : Next time a Democrat brings up 'Project 2025,' remind them that the founder of the sponsor, the Heritage Foundation, started working to prevent President Trump’s re-election as far back as 2021. Here’s Rep. Marvin Edwards explaining why he left the GOP and how he plans to take it back—he’s a trustee of the Heritage Foundation - the group behind Project 2025.

Read through this short thread to uncover the truth behind the biggest propaganda push of the 2024 election—Project 2025. President Trump immediately disavowed the Heritage Foundation’s plan when he learned about it, recognizing it as a tool crafted by Democrats and Never Trumpers to undermine his campaign. PROJECT 2025 🧵2/6 : Democrats came out in full force at the DNC, pushing the false narrative that President Trump was behind Project 2025. The claim was so blatantly false that even CNN had to acknowledge the truth, confirming that the former president had no involvement with Project 2025 and had, in fact, emphatically disavowed it.

Check out this short thread to uncover the truth behind one of the biggest propaganda efforts of the 2024 election—Project 2025. When President Trump learned about the Heritage Foundation’s plan, he immediately disavowed it, seeing it as a scheme by Democrats and Never Trumpers to sabotage his campaign.
Oct 2 20 tweets 4 min read
DEBATE🧵: I'll be including commentary and reaction to the vice presidential debate exclusively in this thread. DEBATE🧵: CBS pre-debate panel is warning Senator JD Vance NOT to bring up Tim Walz's stolen valor. I think this is a good reason for @JDVance to bring it up.Image
Sep 18 4 tweets 2 min read
ELECTION INTERFERENCE: The Kamala Harris campaign has been receiving material support from Iran. The Islamic Republic has been providing the Harris campaign hacked information from the Trump campaign. The FBI, ODNI, and CISA has known about it it since June or July and failed to alert the Trump campaign - the Harris campaign kept the support secret as well.Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) reveals that Kamala Harris’s campaign has had hacked documents from Iran since June and July. ELECTION INTERFERENCE: Trump campaign's comment on revelations that Iran is working with the Harris campaign.Image
Sep 13 5 tweets 2 min read
WWIII: The Biden-Harris regime has decided to cross Russia's redline and allow long range missile attacks. These attacks could take place as soon as this weekend but I suspect they won't start until October. Why has the White House decided to take this risk just two months before the presidential election? Would a nuclear war help Kamala Harris in November? Would they be able to suspend the election? I'd love your thoughts on this. @RealAlexJones @ggreenwald @KanekoaTheGreatImage WWIII: You will know the long range missile strikes will begin as soon as Russia begins expelling diplomats. With UKs decision to allow Storm Shadow missiles to be used in Russia, Putin has responded by beginning expulsions. reuters.com/world/europe/r…
Aug 31 4 tweets 2 min read
I never saw this. Democrats in New Orleans went door-to-door to seize firearms from law abiding citizens. Their excuse was the hurricane. Must Watch: Everyone who survived eventually got their guns back thanks to the NRA. Had they not sued Democrats were going to keep the seized firearms. Image
Aug 26 4 tweets 2 min read
🧵1/3 The host of the ABC presidential debate, Dana Walden, is even more conflicted than the co-moderators. @realDonaldTrump really should bring this up publicly. Dana is a member of the Biden-Harris administration to start: Image 🧵2/3 The host of the ABC presidential debate, Dana Walden, is even more conflicted than the co-moderators. @realDonaldTrump really should bring this up publicly. Dana is best friends with Kamala Harris: Image
Aug 18 12 tweets 6 min read
Throughout Kamala Harris's political career her biggest weakness was her sobriety according to those closest to her. In her first run for the presidency donors were especially reluctant to fund her campaign forcing her out of the race. According to various reports, Obama did NOT want to appoint her to be the Democrat nominee and he lobbied fellow Democrats for a week after Biden withdrew to pick someone else. Anyone who has watched videos of Kamala Harris at events over the past four years can recognize the telltale signs that she is often drunk and/or on mood altering medications. Should Democrats have taken more time to pick a candidate who doesn't struggle with alcoholism and addiction? Can we afford ANOTHER incapacitated president? Of course, Tim Walz is worse given his criminal record related to drunk driving...The former president urged Democrat leaders to reconsider making Harris the leader of the party, publicly pointing to her absence from daily intelligence briefings as a concern. However, in private discussions, he expressed deeper worries about her struggles with sobriety, doubting her ability to stay sober through the election, let alone beyond it. Reminder the media knew all about Kamala Harris's addition problem throughout Biden's term - they were all calling for her replacement in his second term.

Throughout President Biden’s first term, the mainstream media repeatedly questioned the fitness of Vice President Kamala Harris, casting doubt on her capability not only as the second-in-command but also as a potential successor to the presidency. The calls for Biden to select a new running mate for his second term were not mere whispers—they were headlines that dominated the news cycle.

Headlines Over the Years
"Kamala Harris Struggles to Define Role as Vice President Amid Criticism" – The New York Times, July 2021Just months into her tenure, Harris faced widespread criticism for her inability to establish herself as a strong and independent leader. The article highlighted her floundering performance and the lack of a clear role, leading many to question whether she was the right choice for such a crucial position.

"Biden's Border Czar Under Fire: Can Kamala Harris Handle the Immigration Crisis?" – CNN, October 2021As the border crisis escalated, Harris, who was tasked with handling the issue, failed to provide effective leadership. Her reluctance to visit the border and her ambiguous statements on immigration raised concerns about her competence in managing such a critical national issue.

"Kamala Harris’ Approval Ratings Plummet: What Does It Mean for 2024?" – ABC News, December 2022Harris’s approval ratings tanked, reaching record lows for a sitting vice president. The media began openly discussing whether Biden should consider replacing her on the 2024 ticket, citing her unpopularity as a potential liability for the Democratic Party.

"Democrats Quietly Question Harris’ Leadership: Is It Time for a Change?" – The Washington Post, March 2023Prominent Democrats, frustrated with Harris’s lackluster performance and dwindling influence, began voicing their concerns more openly. The article suggested that even within her own party, there was growing support for Biden to consider a different running mate for his reelection campaign.

"Kamala Harris Faces Backlash Over Foreign Policy Missteps" – Politico, June 2023Harris’s foreign policy gaffes, particularly during her trips to Europe and Asia, were widely covered and criticized. Her apparent lack of preparation and inability to articulate coherent positions on key issues fueled further speculation about her unsuitability for the vice presidency, let alone the presidency.

"Is Kamala Harris the Weakest Vice President in Modern History?" – The Atlantic, November 2023The Atlantic didn’t mince words in its scathing assessment of Harris’s term as vice president. The article detailed her numerous failures, from domestic policy to international diplomacy, and argued that Biden’s legacy could be at risk if he did not choose a more competent running mate for 2024.

Unfit for Office?

Kamala Harris’s time as vice president has been marked by a series of blunders, missteps, and a lack of decisive leadership. The mainstream media, usually an ally of the Democratic establishment, has not shied away from criticizing her, leading to widespread calls for her to be replaced on the 2024 ticket.
Her inability to effectively handle major issues such as the border crisis, her plummeting approval ratings, and her numerous foreign policy missteps have made it clear that she is not just unfit for the presidency but perhaps even for the vice presidency. With Biden’s age and declining health, the possibility of Harris stepping into the role of president is a scenario that should give every American pause. The media’s consistent scrutiny and criticism over the last four years highlight the growing consensus that Harris was a poor choice from the start, and that the country deserves better leadership moving forward.

h/t @rmlunnImage
Aug 4 5 tweets 2 min read
TSA WEAPONIZATION🧵: Bombshell reporting by @tracybeanz and @wmahoney5 reveals that a TSA whistleblower informed @LaboscoSonya, Executive Director of the Air Marshal National Council, that Tulsi Gabbard is actively under surveillance via the TSA's Quiet Skies Program.In an exclusive breaking story, several Federal Air Marshal whistleblowers have come forward with information showing that former U.S. Representative and Presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard is currently enrolled in the Quiet Skies program. Quiet Skies is a TSA surveillance program with its own compartmentalized suspected terrorist watchlist. It is the same program being weaponized against J6 defendants and their families. Quiet Skies is allegedly used to protect traveling Americans from suspected domestic terrorists. The photo below is a screenshot from the actual Target Package used by th... TSA WEAPONIZATION🧵: If the TSA whistleblower's report is accurate and the Biden admin has weaponized the Quiet Skies Program against a former member of Congress and presidential candidate, the next question should be: Which other political enemies is the president monitoring?The whistleblowers first shared the information with Sonya LaBosco, the Executive Director of the Air Marshal National Council (AMNC), a national advocacy group for the Federal Air Marshals (FAMs). According to LaBosco, at least one of the whistleblowers is ready to go on the record with pertinent documentation. LaBosco shared that Gabbard is unaware she has two Explosive Detection Canine Teams, one Transportation Security Specialist (explosives), one plainclothes TSA Supervisor, and three Federal Air Marshalls on every flight she boards. LaBosco has attempted to contact Gabbard and her sta...
Jul 31 4 tweets 2 min read
🧵A declassified FBI document confirms longstanding suspicions of the agency's active involvement with Patriot Front for years. With 950 pages of details (heavily redacted), it’s evident that numerous federal assets are deeply embedded within the organization. Interestingly, the group's only documented criminal activity appears to be the illegal placement of posters on public and private property. I'll post links to the FBI's documents (again, not terribly interesting given the fact they've been heavily redacted).The FBI's heavily redacted 950-page declassified document reveals the agency's involvement with the group through undercover assets and confidential human sources. The only criminal activity highlighted is the illegal placement of stickers and posters on public and private property. Notably, the document fails to explain why the FBI blocked the prosecution of Patriot Front leader Thomas Ryan Rousseau. 🧵The FBI declassified two packages of documents on the suspected federal front group Patriot Front on Monday:



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Jul 16 5 tweets 2 min read
This story keeps getting more bizarre. CNN is reporting Crooks bought 50 rounds of ammo, a 12' ladder from Home Depot and walked a mile to the rally with his father's AR-15, the ammo, and the ladder in tow. Nobody noticed him or stopped him? Image More... dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1…
Jul 12 8 tweets 3 min read
PROJECT 2025🧵: While Trump is not involved with Project 2025 there are concerns that he will follow some of the paper's recommendations. This thread will outline the ones most likely to be implemented. First, it will bring back the Atari 2600 in every home.Project 2025 will resurrect the legendary Atari 2600, the iconic video game console that revolutionized home entertainment in the late 1970s and early 1980s with its cartridge-based games. This initiative aims to blend nostalgic gaming experiences with modern technology, allowing a new generation to enjoy classic titles on an updated platform. PROJECT 2025🧵: Project 2025 is set to make parachute pants, the iconic baggy trousers made of lightweight synthetic fabric that gained massive popularity in the 1980s, required on Fridays.Image
Jul 12 10 tweets 4 min read
FLASHBACK: A NYC jury determined E. Jean Carroll was lying. The Democrats who funded her lawsuit were so desperate to be able to call Trump a 'r pist' they decided they didn't care that the jury exonerated the former president - they keep repeating the lie. FACTCHECK: A NYC Jury Exonerated Trump in Determining he did NOT 'R_pe' E. Jean Carroll.
Jun 27 5 tweets 5 min read
SCOTUS DECISION🧵: The first case - Ohio v. EPA

Case Summary:
The Supreme Court ruled on the "good neighbor" policy case concerning the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and its regulations to limit cross-state air pollution. The central issue was whether the EPA had the authority to enforce stringent rules on states to curb air pollution that affects neighboring states.

Opinion:
The Supreme Court granted applications for a stay, effectively halting the enforcement of the EPA's "good neighbor" policy. The decision underscores the limits of the EPA's regulatory authority, emphasizing state sovereignty in managing local environmental issues.

Majority Opinion:
Justice Neil Gorsuch delivered the opinion of the Court. Chief Justice John Roberts and Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, and Brett Kavanaugh joined Gorsuch in the majority. The Court's decision reflects a conservative approach to federal regulatory power, aligning with principles of state autonomy and limited federal intervention.

Dissenting Opinion:
Justice Amy Coney Barrett filed a dissenting opinion, joined by Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, and Ketanji Brown Jackson. The dissent argued in favor of the EPA's authority to implement the "good neighbor" policy, highlighting the importance of federal oversight in addressing interstate environmental challenges.

Vote:
The decision was a 5-4 split.

supremecourt.gov/opinions/23pdf… SCOTUS DECISION🧵: The second case - Harrington v. Purdue Pharma

Case Summary:
The Supreme Court reviewed the case involving Purdue Pharma L.P., the company notorious for its role in the opioid crisis. The central issue was whether the bankruptcy court had the authority to approve a settlement that granted immunity from opioid-related lawsuits to the Sackler family, owners of Purdue Pharma, as part of the company's bankruptcy proceedings.

Opinion:
The Supreme Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case for further proceedings. This decision effectively blocks the proposed settlement that would have shielded the Sackler family from liability.

Majority Opinion:
Justice Neil Gorsuch delivered the opinion of the Court, with Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, Amy Coney Barrett, and Ketanji Brown Jackson joining. The majority opinion emphasized the limits of bankruptcy courts in approving settlements that extend immunity beyond the bankrupt entity itself, ensuring accountability for those responsible for the opioid crisis.

Dissenting Opinion:
Justice Brett Kavanaugh filed a dissenting opinion, joined by Chief Justice John Roberts and Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan. The dissent argued that the settlement was a practical solution to compensate victims and address the fallout from the opioid crisis, and that blocking the settlement could delay or reduce compensation for those affected.

Vote:
The decision was a 5-4 split, with the majority favoring the reversal and remand, while the dissent supported upholding the settlement.

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Jun 26 4 tweets 2 min read
OPEN BORDER: @KimWexlerMAJD just discovered that Speaker Johnson's "64 Biden Actions to Weaken the Border" document is no longer on the House website. Why was it removed the day before the presidential debate? Oversight or Purposeful?Since his first day in office, President Biden has worked to systematically undermine America’s border security.  On 64 occasions, he has manipulated the federal bureaucracy to open our borders to illegal immigrants, human trafficking, fentanyl, and potential terrorists. The result is a humanitarian and national security catastrophe. The President must use his executive authority to repair what he has broken. OPEN BORDER: Why is the "64 Biden Actions to Weaken the Border" document missing from the House website?
Jun 21 8 tweets 7 min read
SCOTUS WATCH🧵: We're just 30 minutes away from the Supreme Court releasing new opinions. I'll cover them in this thread as they come out. The anticipated decisions include:

Fischer v. United States: This case examines whether the obstruction charges used against January 6 participants are overly broad. Specifically, the court is considering if actions not directly related to congressional inquiries or investigations can be charged under 18 U.S.C. § 1512(c). The outcome could significantly impact how obstruction charges are applied in future cases​.

Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo: This case challenges the Chevron deference, a doctrine that allows courts to defer to administrative agencies' interpretations of ambiguous statutes. If overturned or limited, it could reduce the power of federal agencies in interpreting laws, shifting more interpretative authority back to the courts​.

Moody v. NetChoice: This case addresses the issue of censorship on the internet. It focuses on whether states can impose regulations on social media companies to prevent them from censoring user content. The decision will have broad implications for free speech and state regulation of tech companies​.

Moyle v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization: This case revisits abortion rights and state powers post-Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. The court will decide on the extent to which states can regulate or restrict abortion access, which could further redefine reproductive rights in the U.S.​.

Murthy v. Missouri: This case involves censorship on social media and whether government officials can pressure social media companies to remove content. The decision could set new precedents for government influence over private companies and free speech online​​.

Trump v. Vance: This case deals with presidential immunity and whether a sitting or former president can be subject to state criminal subpoenas. The ruling will clarify the extent of presidential immunity and could impact ongoing and future investigations involving former President Trump​.

United States v. Rahimi: This case involves gun rights and addresses whether certain gun control measures, such as those involving domestic violence restraining orders, are constitutional under the Second Amendment. The decision could impact the legality of various gun control laws nationwide​​. SCOTUS WATCH🧵: First SCOTUS opinion released:

In the case of Texas v. New Mexico and Colorado, the Supreme Court ruled on issues concerning the allocation and use of water from the Rio Grande under the 1938 Rio Grande Compact. This compact was designed to equitably distribute the water of the Rio Grande Basin among Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas.

The case centered on Texas's complaint that New Mexico was failing to deliver the appropriate amount of water as required by the compact, effectively breaching its obligations by allowing downstream users in New Mexico to siphon off water that should be reaching Texas. The United States, having intervened in the case, supported Texas's position, asserting that New Mexico's actions also violated the federal government's responsibilities under a 1906 treaty with Mexico to deliver a set amount of water annually.

The Supreme Court, following the recommendations of the Special Master appointed to oversee the case, denied New Mexico's motion to dismiss Texas's complaint. The Court agreed with the Special Master's interim report, which found sufficient grounds for Texas's claims to proceed. However, the Court also partially dismissed the complaint filed by the United States, agreeing that the compact did not grant the federal government enforcement power over its terms.

The ruling was unanimous, reflecting a consensus among the justices regarding the interpretation of the compact and the related legal principles. This decision underscores the Court's role in resolving interstate disputes and interpreting agreements like the Rio Grande Compact to ensure equitable resource distribution among states.

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Jun 20 7 tweets 3 min read
ELECTION 2024: It was only a matter of time before the media began manipulating polling to favor Biden. For example, this latest poll of 1,095 voters doesn't account for the votes RFK and Stein will take from Biden and it also 'oversampled' Democrats. Will it backfire?Recent polling from Fox News claims Biden is leading, but let's be real: biased polling can be a tool to manipulate public perception. With the Biden administration's track record of exploiting executive branch agencies for political gain, it's no surprise they might lean on media allies to skew data. Despite Fox's reputation for conservative views, their polls often reflect a left-leaning bias, likely influenced by the same forces that pushed for misleading narratives in past elections. This isn't just about numbers; it's about shaping a narrative that favors Democrats, painting Biden as m... ELECTION 2024: Why did RCP remove RFK from the polling and increase sampling of Democrats (47% Democrats - 41% Republicans). The old sampling included respondents 31% Democrat, 29% Republican, and 38% independent. Seems like they wanted to help Biden look like he's doing better.Image