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applegrove

(133,518 posts)
Thu Jun 11, 2026, 09:52 PM Thursday

Hundreds of retired federal judges step forward: [View all]

1/ There’s a quiet army you probably haven’t heard about. Hundreds of retired federal judges, appointed by presidents of both parties, are coming off the sidelines to defend our courts and our democracy. What they’re doing should give you real hope. 🧵 #DV1 #ProudBlue #Voices4Victory #USDemocracy

Digital Warrior - Combat Disinfo (@digitalwarrior.bsky.social) 2026-06-11T19:00:24.949Z


2/ In Florida, 35 former federal judges asked a court to reopen the case behind a .8 billion fund they called the product of collusion and fraud. The judge took them seriously and ordered the administration to respond. That’s the system working. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/03/u...

Digital Warrior - Combat Disinfo (@digitalwarrior.bsky.social) 2026-06-11T19:00:24.950Z


3/ At the Supreme Court, more than 175 former judges filed a brief pushing back on “shadow docket” rulings, arguing that emergency orders with no written reasoning should not bind lower courts. They’re defending every judge’s ability to actually judge.

Digital Warrior - Combat Disinfo (@digitalwarrior.bsky.social) 2026-06-11T19:00:24.951Z
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They're defending every judge's ability to actually judge. marble falls Thursday #1
Military, politicians, medical, good people............. Lovie777 Thursday #2
Thank Goddess!!! SheltieLover Thursday #3
YES!!! brakester Friday #23
Once an officer always an officer- I think . Bigerhalf Friday #28
Great to see! pat_k Thursday #4
The courts for the most part, have been holding.... sheshe2 Thursday #5
And their shame will live on for years after them. wnylib Thursday #6
They will be in the history books as traitors to this country... sheshe2 Thursday #9
i'm not sure these people are capable of shame MadameButterfly Friday #25
I hope it's the "Star Chamber" coming to life. hamsterjill Thursday #7
Thanks for brakester Friday #20
A girl can dream, can't she????!!! hamsterjill Friday #24
This is the most hopeful thing I have heard in quite a while. flashman13 Thursday #8
Everyone should read the whole thread on BSky. sheshe2 Friday #10
Thank you. I did not see the other blue sky posts. applegrove Friday #15
You are welcome , it was a very informative thread. sheshe2 Friday #18
Luttig is occasionally on MS Now as a guest radical noodle Friday #17
When Luttig speaks, brakester Friday #22
imagine if he had been appointed to the Supreme Court--by a Republican! MadameButterfly Friday #26
There's a wiki page on him WestMichRad Friday #27
better than Alito and Roberts is an easy bar to clear MadameButterfly Friday #32
We need ALL of the retired judges popsdenver Friday #29
Hallelujah!!! Cha Friday #11
Thanks Cha. I looked and did not see the others applegrove Friday #12
TY apple! Cha Friday #13
This is very encouragjng! ShazzieB Friday #14
The retired federal judges should try SCROTUS Kid Berwyn Friday #16
Fantastic! An army of retired Judges who clearly understand what the US Constitution means to our nation. Fla Dem Friday #19
The Resistance is alive and well. Martin68 Friday #21
I am liking this news! I want to learn more! Thank you for posting! liberalla Friday #30
Kick and rec. Grateful for their work. 58Sunliner Friday #31
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