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pat_k

(14,520 posts)
3. This first step is VERY encouraging.
Thu Jun 25, 2026, 08:21 PM
Thursday

She has standing and demonstrated harms.

Two hurdles that were not certain to be cleared.

And there is no way they can "show cause" under which to continue non-compliance with the law.

Time will tell, but this opens the door to additional lawsuits

Katie Phang is doing us all a service in bringing this lawsuit.

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Yeah right... Escape Thursday #1
Fucking good. Though this fascist DOJ will never comply. Karasu Thursday #2
But this makes POTENT campaign fodder. Bluetus Thursday #6
This first step is VERY encouraging. pat_k Thursday #3
Roll the tapes Whip-poor-will Thursday #4
Delay, delay, delay. They'll show cause. n/t aggiesal Thursday #5
Hooray for Katie! BeneteauBum Thursday #7
YES !!! dave99 Thursday #8
Good work, Katie! ificandream 15 hrs ago #9
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