# ![@JoshMBlackman Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::77802639.png) @JoshMBlackman Josh Blackman

Josh Blackman posts on X about the first, john, obama, block the most. They currently have [------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [------] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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### Social Influence

**Social category influence**
[technology brands](/list/technology-brands)  3.7% [social networks](/list/social-networks)  2.78% [countries](/list/countries)  1.85% [stocks](/list/stocks)  0.93% [finance](/list/finance)  0.93%

**Social topic influence**
[the first](/topic/the-first) 2.78%, [john](/topic/john) 2.78%, [obama](/topic/obama) 2.78%, [block](/topic/block) 2.78%, [wolford](/topic/wolford) 1.85%, [make no](/topic/make-no) 1.85%, [breaking](/topic/breaking) 1.85%, [in the](/topic/in-the) 1.85%, [future](/topic/future) 1.85%, [more than](/topic/more-than) 1.85%

**Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by**
[@justicewillett](/creator/undefined) [@senatemajldr](/creator/undefined) [@reason](/creator/undefined) [@defdist](/creator/undefined) [@statedept](/creator/undefined) [@radomysisky](/creator/undefined) [@2afdn](/creator/undefined) [@orrinhatch](/creator/undefined) [@projectveritas](/creator/undefined) [@jamesokeefeiii](/creator/undefined) [@heritage](/creator/undefined) [@tedcruz](/creator/undefined) [@mjsdc](/creator/undefined) [@loudobbs](/creator/undefined) [@foxbusiness](/creator/undefined) [@observernewyork](/creator/undefined) [@bltsteakdc](/creator/undefined) [@pfikac](/creator/undefined) [@alfranken](/creator/undefined) [@cfpbdirector](/creator/undefined)

**Top assets mentioned**
[Uber Technologies, Inc. (UBER)](/topic/$uber)
### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"Fifth Circuit Assigns A.A.R.P. v. Trump To New Panel For Reargument Judge Ho Concurs. "I worry that the disrespect they have been shown will not inspire continued respect for the judiciary without which we cannot long function." https://reason.com/volokh/2025/05/20/fifth-circuit-assigns-a-a-r-p-v-trump-to-new-panel-for-reargument-judge-ho-concurs/ https://reason.com/volokh/2025/05/20/fifth-circuit-assigns-a-a-r-p-v-trump-to-new-panel-for-reargument-judge-ho-concurs/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1924940728477548927)  2025-05-20T21:30Z 26K followers, 102.3K engagements


"Wolford Teases Out The Relationship Between The First and Second Amendments The Chief Justice of all people compares carrying firearms on private property to a pamphleteer knocking on a door"  
[X Link](https://reason.com/volokh/2026/01/21/wolford-teases-out-the-relationship-between-the-first-and-second-amendments/)  2026-01-21T20:57Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


"The Upshot Of The Wynn and Boasberg Complaints: The Code of Conduct Cannot Be Used To Obtain Discovery The federal judiciary will make no inquiries about whether a judge may have violated the Code of Conduct. The whole burden of proof rests entirely on the complainant"  
[X Link](https://reason.com/volokh/2026/02/05/the-upshot-of-the-wynn-and-boasberg-complaints-the-code-of-conduct-cannot-be-used-to-obtain-discovery/)  2026-02-05T06:26Z 26K followers, [----] engagements


"Wolford Teases Out The Relationship Between The First and Second Amendments. The Chief Justice of all people compares carrying firearms on private property to a pamphleteer knocking on a door. https://reason.com/volokh/2026/01/21/wolford-teases-out-the-relationship-between-the-first-and-second-amendments/ https://reason.com/volokh/2026/01/21/wolford-teases-out-the-relationship-between-the-first-and-second-amendments/ https://reason.com/volokh/2026/01/21/wolford-teases-out-the-relationship-between-the-first-and-second-amendments/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/2014080050631422040)  2026-01-21T20:57Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


"The Upshot Of The Wynn and Boasberg Complaints: The Code of Conduct Cannot Be Used To Obtain Discovery. The federal judiciary will make no inquiries about whether a judge may have violated the Code of Conduct. The whole burden of proof rests entirely on the complainant. https://reason.com/volokh/2026/02/05/the-upshot-of-the-wynn-and-boasberg-complaints-the-code-of-conduct-cannot-be-used-to-obtain-discovery/ https://reason.com/volokh/2026/02/05/the-upshot-of-the-wynn-and-boasberg-complaints-the-code-of-conduct-cannot-be-used-to-obtain-discovery/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/2019296609675190283)  2026-02-05T06:26Z 26K followers, [----] engagements


"Seven Pages Of Nixon Grand Jury Testimony Reveal The Real Threat Of the Deep State Nixon's enemies within his own administration were spying on and trying to subvert the elected President"  
[X Link](https://reason.com/volokh/2026/02/08/seven-pages-of-nixon-grand-jury-testimony-reveal-the-real-threat-of-the-deep-state)  2026-02-11T18:27Z 26K followers, [--] engagements


"What Happens If A Religion Precludes A Person From Supporting Zionism The anti-semitism maelstrom on the right continues to swirl faster by the day. And in what has become a familiar"  
[X Link](https://reason.com/volokh/2026/02/10/what-happens-if-a-religion-precludes-a-person-from-supporting-zionism/)  2026-02-11T04:41Z 26K followers, [----] engagements


"Seven Pages Of Nixon Grand Jury Testimony Reveal The Real Threat Of the Deep State Nixon's enemies within his own administration were spying on and trying to subvert the elected President"  
[X Link](https://reason.com/volokh/2026/02/08/seven-pages-of-nixon-grand-jury-testimony-reveal-the-real-threat-of-the-deep-state/)  2026-02-13T12:49Z 26K followers, [--] engagements


"What Happens If A Religion Precludes A Person From Supporting Zionism https://reason.com/volokh/2026/02/10/what-happens-if-a-religion-precludes-a-person-from-supporting-zionism/ https://reason.com/volokh/2026/02/10/what-happens-if-a-religion-precludes-a-person-from-supporting-zionism/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/2021444394650636394)  2026-02-11T04:41Z 26K followers, [----] engagements


"I am pleased to announce that a settlement has been reached in @DefDist et al v. @StateDept. (I have served as counsel for @Radomysisky and @2AFDN since 2015). Press release: I will have more comment about our victory in due time. http://joshblackman.com/blog/2018/07/10/doj-second-amendment-foundation-reach-settlement-in-defense-distributed-lawsuit/ http://joshblackman.com/blog/2018/07/10/doj-second-amendment-foundation-reach-settlement-in-defense-distributed-lawsuit/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1016770973687795717)  2018-07-10T19:47Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


"1/ Divided 9th Circuit panel finds that 2nd Amendment "Second Amendment encompasses the right of a responsible law-abiding citizen to carry a firearm openly for self-defense outside of the home" - J O'Scannlain & Ikuta in majority. J Clifton in dissent. https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/4616855-072418-9th-Cir-Young-v-Hawaii-2nd-Amendment.html https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/4616855-072418-9th-Cir-Young-v-Hawaii-2nd-Amendment.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1021803353985179648)  2018-07-24T17:04Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


"Breaking: Washington and eight other states have sought a TRO and prior restraint on information posted on the internet. Regardless of your opinions on gun control this case would set a dangerous 1st Amendment precedent. I will argue the TRO today. https://www.scribd.com/document/385100943/Letter-Washington-v-Defense-Distributed-7-31-18 https://www.scribd.com/document/385100943/Letter-Washington-v-Defense-Distributed-7-31-18"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1024272744429572096)  2018-07-31T12:37Z 25.9K followers, [---] engagements


""As White House counsel not a personal lawyer McGahn viewed his role as protector of the presidency not of Mr. Trump." https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/18/us/politics/don-mcgahn-mueller-investigation.html https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/18/us/politics/don-mcgahn-mueller-investigation.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1030894236105945090)  2018-08-18T19:08Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


"Justices Thomas Alito Gorsuch and Kavanaugh in the house. Standing ovation"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1063227016537886720)  2018-11-16T00:27Z 26K followers, [----] engagements


".@OrrinHatch - "You may not know this but I was one of the original Federalists. The 1790s were a busy time for me." #FedSoc2018"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1063254897615876096)  2018-11-16T02:18Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


"1/ Thread analyzing Judge O'Connor's ACA decision https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CAbrWy7zvfUec-_8YWDh7H3bQr2-X4uH/view https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CAbrWy7zvfUec-_8YWDh7H3bQr2-X4uH/view"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1073752927796428800)  2018-12-15T01:33Z 25.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Breaking: DOJ notifies DMD that it will "shortly" file mandamus petition in Emoluments Clause case"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1074710239667200000)  2018-12-17T16:57Z 25.9K followers, [---] engagements


"NZ has made "it a crime to possess or distribute" the manifesto. The country's Chief Censor (yes that is his title) said "People who have downloaded this document or printed it should destroy any copies." The state has already charged [--] ppl for sharing https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/22/world/asia/new-zealand-christchurch-shooter-manifesto.htmlpartner=rss&emc=rss https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/22/world/asia/new-zealand-christchurch-shooter-manifesto.htmlpartner=rss&emc=rss"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1109475412780957697)  2019-03-23T15:22Z 26K followers, [----] engagements


"District Court dismisses defamation action against @Project_Veritas and @JamesOKeefeIII - The edits did not change the meaning of the Plaintiff's words. https://drive.google.com/openid=1mEIs-mZwhExAvo-ADgupvRHPOE8qc6Pz https://drive.google.com/openid=1mEIs-mZwhExAvo-ADgupvRHPOE8qc6Pz"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1118562981401567238)  2019-04-17T17:12Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


"Uber and Lyft drivers at DCA shut off their apps wait for a $13 surge and then turn their apps back on. The effort is coordinated by people tracking the prices in a nearby lot. At DCA I have reverted to cabs. They're about the same price and are quicker https://wjla.com/news/local/uber-and-lyft-drivers-fares-at-reagan-national https://wjla.com/news/local/uber-and-lyft-drivers-fares-at-reagan-national"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1129793852993355776)  2019-05-18T17:00Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


"Gorsuch: "In our constitutional order a vague law is no law at all." Kavanaugh: "The Court usually reads statutes with a presumption of rationality and a presumption of constitutionality." #SCOTUS"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1143158459619315712)  2019-06-24T14:06Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


"Seven years ago today. John Roberts arrived in Malta yesterday. Maybe we will get lucky and he will stay there. John Roberts arrived in Malta yesterday. Maybe we will get lucky and he will stay there"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1147244500865245184)  2019-07-05T20:42Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


"This accusation of antisemitism is baseless. Leif was willing to serve as local counsel for an amicus brief I wrote for the Jewish Coalition for Religious Liberty but had a firm conflict and couldn't. This reporting which tarnished a person's livelihood and good name is lazy. Tell me what honest report calls this sarcastic criticism of anti-Semites anti-Semitic Leif is a friend and Id trust him with my Jewish life. Im appalled at Bloombergs hit piece disrupting his life for no reason. https://t.co/Gc6aookkDZ Tell me what honest report calls this sarcastic criticism of anti-Semites"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1168876686194225152)  2019-09-03T13:21Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


"Great news. Leif Olson was reinstated. The acting secretary personally made this decision after carefully reviewing all the facts and circumstances. He concluded that a correction is much better than an injustice. https://dailycaller.com/2019/09/04/exclusive-labor-department-to-reinstate-aide-wrongfully-accused-of-anti-semitism/ https://dailycaller.com/2019/09/04/exclusive-labor-department-to-reinstate-aide-wrongfully-accused-of-anti-semitism/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1169372077691981830)  2019-09-04T22:10Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


"When I read the Letter I assumed the following exchange. ABA: Will you be fair to the LGBT community. VanDyke: I will be fair to everyone. ABA Letter: VanDyke "would not say affirmatively that he would be fair to any litigant before him notably members of the LGBT community." The ABA letter falsely claims that Lawrence VanDyke "would not say affirmatively that he would be fair to any litigant before him notably members of the LGBTQ community." In fact he flatly told the secret ABA evaluator (Marcia Davenport) that he would be fair to all litigants. The ABA letter falsely claims that Lawrence"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1189372714185842688)  2019-10-30T02:45Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


"Future nominees should not agree to talk with the ABA without the presence of a court reporter. These interviews should be treated as depositions"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1189378119108571141)  2019-10-30T03:06Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


"The ABA letter was at best misleading. Going forward nominees should treat these interrogations as hostile depositions. A court reporter and videographer should be present. If the nominees is rated NQ the video and transcript should be released. https://reason.com/2019/10/30/judicial-nominees-should-only-meet-with-aba-investigators-if-a-court-reporter-is-present/ https://reason.com/2019/10/30/judicial-nominees-should-only-meet-with-aba-investigators-if-a-court-reporter-is-present/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1189633833026621440)  2019-10-30T20:03Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


".@senatemajldr gets standing ovation"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1195144913878474752)  2019-11-15T01:02Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


".@senatemajldr We have flipped the 2nd Circuit the 3rd Circuit and we will flip the 11th circuit. My motto: leave no vacancy behind"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1195146526890299392)  2019-11-15T01:08Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


"Attorney General Barr to give the 15th Annual Olson Lecture #FedSoc2019"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1195462332358516737)  2019-11-15T22:03Z 26K followers, [----] engagements


"Standing Ovation for AG Barr"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1195463395904016387)  2019-11-15T22:07Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


"Topic: The Constitution's approach to executive power. More than any other branch the executive branch has met the expectations of the framers. We've seen a steady encroachment on executive branch by other branches"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1195464512016670723)  2019-11-15T22:12Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


"This process has substantially weakened the presidency to the detriment of the nation"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1195464512620642311)  2019-11-15T22:12Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


"Grammar school version of framing was that it was a rebellion against monarchical power and the goal of the framers was to keep the executive weak. This is misguided. After Glorious Revolution Parliamentary Supremacy reigned. Prime antagonist of founders was Parliament"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1195464903705931778)  2019-11-15T22:13Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


"Under Articles of Confederation on executive power. Changed with Convention of [----]. Miracle in Philadelphia was the creation of a strong executive independent of and co-equal with other branches of government"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1195465307533516800)  2019-11-15T22:15Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


"The deck is stacked against the executive. Since the 1960s the powers of the executive have been grinded down. The President's discretion has been smothered by the other branches"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1195467486927437824)  2019-11-15T22:23Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


"People think the greatest danger of government--becoming oppressive--is from the executive branch. And the legislative and judicial protect the people from an autocrat. That's how the media portrays the separation of powers. This view is wrong. (I'm at the media table)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1195467818428444672)  2019-11-15T22:25Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


"The framers viewed the legislative branch as the most dangerous branch. Madison - Drawing all powers into its "impetuous vortex.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1195468555376050179)  2019-11-15T22:28Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


"Immediately after the election opponents adopted what they called the resistance. They would every tool to sabotage the functioning of the executive branch. Resistance is the term used to describe insurgency by occupying military power. It connotes gov is not legitimate"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1195469445390651392)  2019-11-15T22:31Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


"Instead of viewing themselves as loyal opposition they are engaged in war to cripple by any means necessary a duly elected government. A prime example is Senate's unprecedented abuse of advice and consent process"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1195469618514661377)  2019-11-15T22:32Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


"Can a future President form a functioning government if his or her party does not own the Senate"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1195470011915218945)  2019-11-15T22:33Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


"Congress has largely abdicated its primary function: lawmaking on pressing issues. This trend started with the creation of so-called independent agencies nominally within the executive branch"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1195470526975754241)  2019-11-15T22:35Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


"Congress has withdrawn from legislating it has a lot of time on its hands. Opposition party has drowned the executive branch with oversight demands for documents and testimony. Congress has some oversight power as an incident to its legislative power"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1195470527823003648)  2019-11-15T22:35Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


"Avalanche of subpoenas is plainly designed to incapacitate the executive branch"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1195470528364077057)  2019-11-15T22:35Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


"The travel ban was amply supported by law and patiently litigated through the courts for vindication. Measures taken by this administration seem tame when compared to the unprecedented steps taken by Obama administration use of executive power"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1195471672654139393)  2019-11-15T22:40Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


"Through the scorched earth no holds barred war of resistance the left is shredding rule of law and undermining rule of law"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1195471673308450822)  2019-11-15T22:40Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


"Progressives teach politics as a religion. Mission: use coercive power of the state to remake society in their own image according to an abstract ideal of perfection. Whatever means they use are therefore justified bc they are virtuous ppl pursuing deific end"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1195472432846589953)  2019-11-15T22:43Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


"Will use any means necessary to achieve their ends regardless of the collateral consequences and systemic implications. Never ask if action could be applied by a general rule of conduct equally applicable to all sides. What if show was on the other foot"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1195472433463123970)  2019-11-15T22:43Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


"We hear irresponsible proposals to do away with electoral college or pack the courts. Who is shredding constitutional norms"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1195472434020925441)  2019-11-15T22:43Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


"Conservatives do not seek earthly paradise. We are preserving over the long run freedom and order for healthy development of natural civil society and individaul human flourishing. We test the propriety and wisdom under a rule of law standard"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1195472434553593858)  2019-11-15T22:43Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


"We ask what impact on society over long run if action we are taking was universalized in all like circumstances. That is inherent in conservative project"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1195472435203756032)  2019-11-15T22:43Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


"The judicial branch. The judicial branch has encroached on executive responsibility. [--]. The Court has appointed itself as ultimate arbiter of separation of powers disputes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1195472860447420421)  2019-11-15T22:45Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


"2. The Court has usurped authority for itself under rubric of "review" substituting its judgment to executive in areas committed to the executive or by assuming direct control over issues considered at the core of presidential power"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1195472860984283136)  2019-11-15T22:45Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


"The Constitution gives Congress many clubs to beat the executive. But not going to courts. When the Court resolves a dispute between the political branches the court does not act as a co-equal"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1195473370718113797)  2019-11-15T22:47Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


"Courts have usurped presidential decisionmaking. They have expanded the scope of judicial review. Many critical decisions are not amenabel to the model of judicial decisionmaking"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1195473861296480257)  2019-11-15T22:49Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


"Courts should not substitute their judgments for the judgment reached by the accountable executive branch. Today they do so on matters of national security and foreign affairs. The travel ban is a good example"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1195474119342657537)  2019-11-15T22:50Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


"The travel ban was based on plain statutory text in black and white. Common denominator: the countries were hubs of terrorist activity and lacked law enforcement agencies to identify security risks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1195474507689078785)  2019-11-15T22:51Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


"Subpoenas issued to executive branch officials to determine his motives is no more proper than a subpoena issued to a judge to determine the real reasons for his decision"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1195475030609674246)  2019-11-15T22:53Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


"Since Trump has taken office district courts have issued more than [--] nationwide injunctions. During Obamas first two terms district courts were issued twice both immediately vacated by the 9th Circuit"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1195475371841507334)  2019-11-15T22:55Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


"Every major policy of the Trump administration has been subject to immediate freezing by the lower courts. No other president has been subjected to such sustained efforts to debilitate his agenda"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1195475372474810369)  2019-11-15T22:55Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


"Barr moves onto rescission of DACA. The 5th Circ concluded that closely related DAPA policy was unlawful. Given that DACA was discretionary and four justices apparently thought indistinguishable policy was unlawful Trump determined that DACA should be suspended"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1195475889280159745)  2019-11-15T22:57Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


"President Trump will have spent his entire first term enforcing Obama discretionary policy and half of SCOTUS determined that indistinguishable policy was unlawful"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1195476464680022016)  2019-11-15T22:59Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


"At every juncture where the country has faced a great challenge the American presidency has stepped to the floor and provided the perseverance to surmount the challenges and brought us through to success. We need to preserve the framers vision of a strong independent exec"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1195478200320745473)  2019-11-15T23:06Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


"That's a wrap. Another standing ovation"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1195478200907907073)  2019-11-15T23:06Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


"Gov. DeSantis announces civics requirements for high school "High school seniors will now be required to pass a civics exam similar to the citizenship exam taken by naturalized citizens." https://www.fox4now.com/news/local-news/desantis-announces-civics-requirements-for-high-school-seniors https://www.fox4now.com/news/local-news/desantis-announces-civics-requirements-for-high-school-seniors"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1204966573783605248)  2019-12-12T03:29Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


"I am often really really critical of Roberts but he was built for this job. What an unflappable reaction. Deep respect for the Chief. WOW. Chief Justice John Roberts just had to read aloud Sen. Elizabeth Warren's question.about whether he loses credibility for presiding over a trial without witnesses or evidence. https://t.co/vG08pjmhZH https://t.co/G79ZdRljZj WOW. Chief Justice John Roberts just had to read aloud Sen. Elizabeth Warren's question.about whether he loses credibility for presiding over a trial without witnesses or evidence. https://t.co/vG08pjmhZH https://t.co/G79ZdRljZj"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1223041764375830529)  2020-01-31T00:34Z 25.9K followers, [---] engagements


"My New Eight-Monitor Display. I added a mini-monitor right behind my camera to serve as a teleprompter during Zoom sessions. https://reason.com/2020/05/24/my-new-eight-monitor-display/ https://reason.com/2020/05/24/my-new-eight-monitor-display/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1264699467065896966)  2020-05-24T23:27Z 26K followers, [----] engagements


"Breaking: Texas Supreme Court holds that lack of immunity to COVID-19 is not a disability that requires mail-in voting https://www.txcourts.gov/supreme/orders-opinions/2020/may/may-27-2020/ https://www.txcourts.gov/supreme/orders-opinions/2020/may/may-27-2020/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1265777421447565313)  2020-05-27T22:50Z 26K followers, [----] engagements


"150 Law School Deans ask ABA to require "bias cultural competence and anti-racism" training. Law schools should be very very careful before imposing loyalty pledges and flawed social science testing on faculty and students. https://reason.com/2020/08/02/150-law-school-deans-ask-aba-to-require-every-law-school-to-provide-training-and-education-around-bias-cultural-competence-and-anti-racism/ https://reason.com/2020/08/02/150-law-school-deans-ask-aba-to-require-every-law-school-to-provide-training-and-education-around-bias-cultural-competence-and-anti-racism/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1290031972497014784)  2020-08-02T21:09Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


"Breaking: #SCOTUS issues injunction in Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn v. Cuomo. ACB joins the four Calvary Chapel dissenters. Roberts dissents on narrow grounds but seems to agree on merits. https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/20pdf/20a87_4g15.pdf https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/20pdf/20a87_4g15.pdf"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1331829421750300672)  2020-11-26T05:17Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


"Can President Trump be Impeached and Removed on the Grounds of Incitement If Trumps speech is protected by the First Amendment then incitement cannot be grounds for impeachment. https://reason.com/volokh/2021/01/08/can-president-trump-be-impeached-and-removed-on-the-grounds-of-incitement/ https://reason.com/volokh/2021/01/08/can-president-trump-be-impeached-and-removed-on-the-grounds-of-incitement/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1347467547709493248)  2021-01-08T08:57Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


"Texas Strikes First Seeks To Block Biden Administration's [---] Day Moratorium on Deportations. On January [--] DHS and Texas signed agreement that put limits on changes to immigration policy. https://reason.com/volokh/2021/01/22/texas-strikes-first-seeks-to-block-biden-administrations-100-day-moratorium-on-deportations/ https://reason.com/volokh/2021/01/22/texas-strikes-first-seeks-to-block-biden-administrations-100-day-moratorium-on-deportations/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1352736891335041026)  2021-01-22T21:56Z 25.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Trump at CPAC: "We're getting some unexpected rulings because the nine justices do not want to be packed." As usual Trump says the quiet part out loud. https://reason.com/volokh/2021/07/11/trump-at-cpac-were-getting-some-unexpected-rulings-because-the-nine-justices-do-not-want-to-be-packed/ https://reason.com/volokh/2021/07/11/trump-at-cpac-were-getting-some-unexpected-rulings-because-the-nine-justices-do-not-want-to-be-packed/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1414424399470546947)  2021-07-12T03:20Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


"Honoring Justice Thomas's 30th Anniversary on the Bench #scotus @Heritage"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1451328286739648513)  2021-10-21T23:23Z 26K followers, [----] engagements


"Breaking. 5th Circuit panel stays OSHA vaccine mandate"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1457045843069054981)  2021-11-06T18:02Z 26K followers, [----] engagements


"So Long As Dobbs Remains Undecided The Lives of the Justices Are At Risk. The Dobbs [--] should immediately issue an unsigned per curiam order with an opinion to follow even over the Chief Justice's objection. https://reason.com/volokh/2022/06/08/so-long-as-dobbs-remains-undecided-the-lives-of-the-justices-are-at-risk/ https://reason.com/volokh/2022/06/08/so-long-as-dobbs-remains-undecided-the-lives-of-the-justices-are-at-risk/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1534559364643700739)  2022-06-08T15:33Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


"The New York Times lists sixteen news stories above the attempted murder of a Justice. https://reason.com/volokh/2022/06/08/press-coverage-on-the-assassination-attempt-of-justice-kavanuagh/ https://reason.com/volokh/2022/06/08/press-coverage-on-the-assassination-attempt-of-justice-kavanuagh/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1534650942246858755)  2022-06-08T21:37Z 26K followers, [----] engagements


"Kamala Harris Failed The California Bar On Her First Try. In July [----] UC Hastings Had A 81.4% Pass Rate. https://reason.com/volokh/2024/07/25/kamala-harris-failed-the-california-bar-on-her-first-try/ https://reason.com/volokh/2024/07/25/kamala-harris-failed-the-california-bar-on-her-first-try/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1816464465816170704)  2024-07-25T13:24Z 26K followers, 10.4M engagements


"What Exactly Did Justice Barrett Disagree With The Majority About In Trump v. JGG Justice Barrett tells us to read the opinion but there is nothing to read. https://reason.com/volokh/2025/04/07/what-exactly-did-justice-barrett-disagree-with-the-majority-about-in-trump-v-jgg/ https://reason.com/volokh/2025/04/07/what-exactly-did-justice-barrett-disagree-with-the-majority-about-in-trump-v-jgg/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1909414342866379164)  2025-04-08T01:13Z 26K followers, 45.2K engagements


"The Court moves heaven and earth to block removal of alleged gang members who are almost certainly removable but stays silent when citizens of Maine lose their elected representative. https://reason.com/volokh/2025/04/30/emergency-application-filed-with-circuit-justice-jackson-seek-relief-by-may-6-still-no-call-for-response/ https://reason.com/volokh/2025/04/30/emergency-application-filed-with-circuit-justice-jackson-seek-relief-by-may-6-still-no-call-for-response/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1917698042381189313)  2025-04-30T21:50Z 26K followers, 36.9K engagements


"SCOTUS to CASA to A.A.R.P.: In Case Of (Perceived) Emergency Ignore The Rules And Make Stuff Up via @reason https://reason.com/volokh/2025/05/16/scotus-to-casa-to-a-a-r-p-in-case-of-perceived-emergency-ignore-the-rules-and-make-stuff-up/ https://reason.com/volokh/2025/05/16/scotus-to-casa-to-a-a-r-p-in-case-of-perceived-emergency-ignore-the-rules-and-make-stuff-up/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1923512078922285555)  2025-05-16T22:53Z 26K followers, 48.1K engagements


"J.D. Vance to Chief Justice Roberts: The Judiciary Must Check Its Own Excesses. Did Roberts really think he could lob bombs at the elected branches and face nothing in return https://reason.com/volokh/2025/05/21/j-d-vance-to-chief-justice-roberts-the-judiciary-must-check-its-own-excesses/ https://reason.com/volokh/2025/05/21/j-d-vance-to-chief-justice-roberts-the-judiciary-must-check-its-own-excesses/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1925247516708131219)  2025-05-21T17:49Z 26K followers, 39.8K engagements


"Judge Burroughs Grants TRO In Favor Of Harvard Within Hours Of Filing. Did she even read the 72-page complaint 59-page motion for a TRO and two-dozen exhibits https://reason.com/volokh/2025/05/23/judge-burroughs-grants-tro-in-favor-of-harvard-within-hours-of-filing/ https://reason.com/volokh/2025/05/23/judge-burroughs-grants-tro-in-favor-of-harvard-within-hours-of-filing/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/1925955434537497067)  2025-05-23T16:42Z 26K followers, 67.9K engagements


"J. Kavanaugh to 2nd Am: We're Really Busy Now Come Back In A Year Or Two. "Additional petitions . will likely be before this Court shortly and in my view this Court should and presumably will address the AR15 issue soon in the next Term or two." https://reason.com/volokh/2025/06/02/justice-kavanaugh-to-second-amendment-were-really-busy-now-come-back-in-a-year-or-two/ https://reason.com/volokh/2025/06/02/justice-kavanaugh-to-second-amendment-were-really-busy-now-come-back-in-a-year-or-two/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1929550123157094575)  2025-06-02T14:46Z 26K followers, 926K engagements


"Two Federal Judges Apologize For Issuing Opinions With AI Hallucinations. An intern and a law clerk used generative AI and the judges didn't catch the hallucinations. via @reason https://reason.com/volokh/2025/10/24/two-federal-judges-apologize-for-issuing-opinions-with-ai-hallucinations/ https://reason.com/volokh/2025/10/24/two-federal-judges-apologize-for-issuing-opinions-with-ai-hallucinations/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1981734994486628483)  2025-10-24T14:50Z 26K followers, 284.3K engagements


".@tedcruz We must keep up the fight and never ever ever give in. Our nation our Constitution is worthy of the utmost deovtion #FedSoc2016"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/799665623710113792)  2016-11-18T17:28Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


"RBG is wearing her dissent jabot #scotus"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/822470670269419521)  2017-01-20T15:47Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


"Tweet is inaccurate. The court's order did no such thing. It only impacted those currently in custody. https://x.com/ACLU/status/825534620015931393 http://joshblackman.com/blog/2017/01/28/nationwide-injunction-stay-really-issued-in-darweesh-v-trump/ WATCH: ACLU Executive Director Anthony D. Romero coming out of the court where the ACLU just argued and won block of Trump's Muslim ban. https://t.co/kvWDgWiUIn https://x.com/ACLU/status/825534620015931393 http://joshblackman.com/blog/2017/01/28/nationwide-injunction-stay-really-issued-in-darweesh-v-trump/ WATCH: ACLU Executive Director Anthony D."  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/825539062689886208)  2017-01-29T03:00Z 25.9K followers, [---] engagements


"After call from @mjs_DC #SCOTUS clerk notifies amici to use pronoun "his" not "her" in Gloucester v. GG caption http://www.slate.com/blogs/outward/2017/02/24/supreme_court_reprimands_groups_for_misgendering_gavin_grimm.html http://www.slate.com/blogs/outward/2017/02/24/supreme_court_reprimands_groups_for_misgendering_gavin_grimm.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/835292444547756032)  2017-02-25T00:56Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


"Tonight I was a guest on @LouDobbs @FoxBusiness to talk about Justice Gorsuch's confirmation #SCOTUS https://www.youtube.com/watchv=Ho3Euu6RF1k&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watchv=Ho3Euu6RF1k&feature=youtu.be"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/850546971538489345)  2017-04-08T03:12Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


"Keep an eye on this story. Court rejected executive privilege argument bc memo prepared before inauguration https://x.com/thehill/status/863015175573708804 Judge orders Trump to share Giuliani memo on crafting "legally sound" Muslim ban https://t.co/yszfdymOZ6 https://t.co/p3LNvgchnO https://x.com/thehill/status/863015175573708804 Judge orders Trump to share Giuliani memo on crafting "legally sound" Muslim ban https://t.co/yszfdymOZ6 https://t.co/p3LNvgchnO"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/863016035406020609)  2017-05-12T13:00Z 26K followers, [----] engagements


"Kushner told editor of @ObserverNewYork which he owned to run "hit job" on competitor. Unaware of actual malice https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/a-high-stakes-gamble-how-jared-kushner-reacted-to-previous-crises/2017/05/27/d1c16f54-3f2b-11e7-9869-bac8b446820a_story.htmltid=sm_tw&utm_term=.7ab14031538c https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/a-high-stakes-gamble-how-jared-kushner-reacted-to-previous-crises/2017/05/27/d1c16f54-3f2b-11e7-9869-bac8b446820a_story.htmltid=sm_tw&utm_term=.7ab14031538c"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/868593424303362051)  2017-05-27T22:23Z 26K followers, [----] engagements


"The President is his own worst enemy and quite possibly the worst client the SG has ever had"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/871716352754556935)  2017-06-05T13:12Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


"Halting CSR payments and illegal subsidies for Congress would comply with the law https://x.com/realDonaldTrump/status/891334415347060736 http://joshblackman.com/blog/2017/03/25/the-best-thing-politically-is-to-let-obamacare-explode/ If a new HealthCare Bill is not approved quickly BAILOUTS for Insurance Companies and BAILOUTS for Members of Congress will end very soon https://x.com/realDonaldTrump/status/891334415347060736 http://joshblackman.com/blog/2017/03/25/the-best-thing-politically-is-to-let-obamacare-explode/ If a new HealthCare Bill is not approved quickly BAILOUTS for Insurance"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/891335199178575872)  2017-07-29T16:30Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


"What https://x.com/realDonaldTrump/status/905228667336499200 Congress now has [--] months to legalize DACA (something the Obama Administration was unable to do). If they can't I will revisit this issue https://x.com/realDonaldTrump/status/905228667336499200 Congress now has [--] months to legalize DACA (something the Obama Administration was unable to do). If they can't I will revisit this issue"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/905230209535893505)  2017-09-06T00:44Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


"Never ever talk about a private investigation of the President at a "popular Washington steakhouse" https://mobile.nytimes.com/2017/09/17/us/politics/trump-lawyers-white-house-russia-mcgahn-ty-cobb.html_r=0&referer= https://mobile.nytimes.com/2017/09/17/us/politics/trump-lawyers-white-house-russia-mcgahn-ty-cobb.html_r=0&referer="  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/909580373599965184)  2017-09-18T00:50Z 26K followers, [----] engagements


"This may have been deliberate. https://x.com/kenvogel/status/909615525285842949 Here's a photo of Ty Cobb & John Dowd casually & loudly discussing details of Russia investigation at @BLTSteakDC while I sat at next table. https://t.co/RfX9JLJ0Te https://x.com/kenvogel/status/909615525285842949 Here's a photo of Ty Cobb & John Dowd casually & loudly discussing details of Russia investigation at @BLTSteakDC while I sat at next table. https://t.co/RfX9JLJ0Te"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/909621795803803648)  2017-09-18T03:35Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


".@JusticeWillett and Jim Ho are fantastic selections for 5th Circuit. Kudos to WH for picking these qualified nominees. #appellatetwitter https://x.com/RobertTGarrett/status/913467935338958849 Trump picks TX Supreme Court justice Don Willett ex-TX solicitor general Jim Ho for 5th Circuit. #txlege @pfikac: https://t.co/7WNxgfISNZ https://x.com/RobertTGarrett/status/913467935338958849 Trump picks TX Supreme Court justice Don Willett ex-TX solicitor general Jim Ho for 5th Circuit. #txlege @pfikac: https://t.co/7WNxgfISNZ"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/913468760782249989)  2017-09-28T18:21Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


"Wednesday: @alfranken on @JusticeWillett tweet: "I dont get it But sometimes when you dont get a joke its because it wasnt a joke. Thursday: @alfranken "As to the photo it was clearly intended to be funny but wasnt." https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2017/11/franken-allegations/546092/ https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2017/11/franken-allegations/546092/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/931209711470436352)  2017-11-16T17:17Z 26K followers, [----] engagements


".@CFPBDirector reverses policies at @CFPB #Resistance forms Dumbledores Army" uses text messages and encrypted apps to secretly communicate about government business https://mobile.nytimes.com/2017/12/05/business/cfpb-mick-mulvaney.htmlpartner=rss&emc=rss&_r=0&referer=android-app://com.noinnion.android.greader.readerpro https://mobile.nytimes.com/2017/12/05/business/cfpb-mick-mulvaney.htmlpartner=rss&emc=rss&_r=0&referer=android-app://com.noinnion.android.greader.readerpro"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/938248529134448640)  2017-12-06T03:27Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


"Kudos to @JusticeWillett for advancing. It is sad that he only received [--] votes. #AppellateTwitter"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/940749545314684929)  2017-12-13T01:05Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


"This scurrilous attack on @JusticeWillett has no basis in reality. The record is replete with letters defending his record as a judge as a boss as a mentor and as a friend. I will tweet several of these letters. https://x.com/maziehirono/status/940967257794113537 At 11:00 a.m. @SenJeffMerkley @nwlc's @FGossGraves & I will be speaking out against Fifth Circuit nominee Don Willett & so many others Trump judicial nominees who are #BadForWomen. Watch live at https://t.co/oFTyj2w7n1 #CourtsMatter https://x.com/maziehirono/status/940967257794113537 At 11:00 a.m. @SenJeffMerkley @nwlc's @FGossGraves"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/941004797775372289)  2017-12-13T18:00Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


""the veneration of Justice Ginsburg shows what the left really likes in a Supreme Court justicesreliably left wing results even if they come from an ethically challenged and not otherwise particularly distinguished justice." #scotus https://x.com/LawLiberty/status/967036880389799942 . @joldmcginn The Troubling Apotheosis of the Notorious RBG: https://t.co/a1atbzeiGI https://t.co/Z63MZHeo03 https://x.com/LawLiberty/status/967036880389799942 . @joldmcginn The Troubling Apotheosis of the Notorious RBG: https://t.co/a1atbzeiGI https://t.co/Z63MZHeo03"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/967053183666225152)  2018-02-23T15:07Z 25.9K followers, [---] engagements


"The Framers of the 5th and 14th Amendment approved of the Oxford Comma: "life liberty or property." Not "life liberty or property." #appellatetwitter"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/977913215068884992)  2018-03-25T14:20Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


"California city to remove statue of President McKinley "a proponent of 'settler colonialism' that 'savaged raped and killed.'" The Mayor asked "Is there a difference between honoring McKinley and Robert E. Lee.They both represent historical pain." http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-native-american-statue-removal-20180401-story.html http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-native-american-statue-removal-20180401-story.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/980450066543587329)  2018-04-01T14:21Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


"Students at CUNY Law Protested and Heckled My Lecture about Free Speech on Campus http://joshblackman.com/blog/2018/04/12/students-at-cuny-law-protested-and-heckled-my-lecture-about-free-speech-on-campus/ https://www.youtube.com/watchv=kuWEFjnwLiA http://joshblackman.com/blog/2018/04/12/students-at-cuny-law-protested-and-heckled-my-lecture-about-free-speech-on-campus/ https://www.youtube.com/watchv=kuWEFjnwLiA"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/984417678440960000)  2018-04-12T13:07Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


"Students at CUNY Law Protested and Heckled My Lecture about Free Speech on Campus http://joshblackman.com/blog/2018/04/12/students-at-cuny-law-protested-and-heckled-my-lecture-about-free-speech-on-campus/ https://www.youtube.com/watchv=kuWEFjnwLiA http://joshblackman.com/blog/2018/04/12/students-at-cuny-law-protested-and-heckled-my-lecture-about-free-speech-on-campus/ https://www.youtube.com/watchv=kuWEFjnwLiA"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/984420290171232257)  2018-04-12T13:17Z 26K followers, [---] engagements


"Breaking news from #scotus. @Lin_Manuel who was sitting to my left signed my pocket constitution. It is very nice to have Hamilton on my side"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JoshMBlackman/status/989162602247880705)  2018-04-25T15:21Z 26K followers, [---] engagements

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