This week, Lisa and David talk about nationwide “Hands Off” protests view from the street, inadequate press coverage, counter-protests; updates on Maryland dad, judge says deportation was “wholly lawless”; Pam Bondi suspends lawyer after he admitted in court that the Trump administration made a mistake in deporting Abrego Garcia; TikTok sale extension; North Carolina appeals court ruled to disenfranchise tens of thousands of voters; Musk loses big in Wisconsin supreme court race; Sen. Jim Banks tells fired HHS worker that he "probably deserved it" because "you seem like a clown"; Trump attacking institutions, universities, law firms, news organizations; Russell Brand; Laura Loomer; Dr Oz; and more.
From 50501 movement:
On April 5, 5.2 million people across the country stood up to say HANDS OFF our democracy.
We are building a massive, visible, national rejection of this crisis—and yesterday’s protests are proof that the people—the majority—are taking action to stop a hostile government takeover.
Because let’s be clear: We do not have a functioning democracy anymore. Trump and his billionaire allies have dismantled our system of checks and balances, stacked the courts, silenced dissent, and declared themselves above the law.
This is not politics as usual. This is a hostile takeover by billionaires, corporations, and authoritarian enablers.
They are gutting the country for parts—and selling us out in the process.
April 5 was our 4th national day of action, and it won’t be our last. We are committed to building our peaceful People’s Movement and achieving 3.5% participation. History shows that when just 3.5% of the population engages in sustained, peaceful resistance—transformative change is inevitable.
Join our Movement at FiftyFifty.one and save the date for our next national day of action on April 19th.
Links:
On April 5, 5.2 million people across the country stood up to say HANDS OFF our democracy (reddit)
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to intervene in case of Maryland man deported to El Salvador (CBS News)
DOJ suspends lawyer for failing to ‘vigorously’ argue case of mistakenly deported man (The Hill)
NC Voters Must Fix Ballots in 15 Days or Be Disenfranchised, Court Rules (Democracy Docket)
Wisconsin court race is a big loss for Elon Musk (AP)
Senate votes to overturn CFPB $5 cap on overdraft fees (Scripps News)
GOP senator defends telling man who said he was fired from HHS he 'deserved' it (ABC News)
Russell Brand charged with rape and sexual assault (BBC News)
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