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pat_k

(14,578 posts)
3. This first step is VERY encouraging.
Thu Jun 25, 2026, 08:21 PM
Jun 25

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 Jun 25 #1
Fucking good. Though this fascist DOJ will never comply. Karasu Jun 25 #2
But this makes POTENT campaign fodder. Bluetus Jun 25 #6
This first step is VERY encouraging. pat_k Jun 25 #3
Roll the tapes Whip-poor-will Jun 25 #4
Delay, delay, delay. They'll show cause. n/t aggiesal Jun 25 #5
Hooray for Katie! BeneteauBum Jun 25 #7
YES !!! dave99 Jun 25 #8
Good work, Katie! ificandream Friday #9
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