In this video, Legal AF host Michael Popok discusses the ongoing legal confrontations between Donald Trump and New York Attorney General Letitia James, highlighting James’ effectiveness in challenging Trump’s actions in New York.
Popok emphasizes that James, along with other Democratic attorneys general, has developed strategies to counteract Trump’s policies through litigation, often achieving nationwide injunctions against initiatives seen as harmful or unconstitutional, like restrictions on reproductive rights and immigration policies.
Popok reasserts that Trump’s primary interest in the presidency was to avoid legal consequences rather than to govern effectively. He believes that Trump’s second administration will face an estimated 2,000 legal challenges from states, advocacy groups, and other entities—a doubling of the lawsuits Trump faced during his first term.
Popok further explores the potential paths forward in battling Trump’s policies through the court system, particularly at the Supreme Court level. He discusses targeting swing votes on the Court, like Justice Roberts or Amy Coney Barrett, to counter Trump-aligned decisions.
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She has guts!!!!!!!!💙💙💙💙💙
Jail time is what he needs…
I love my country.
She does to
No Fear in this my posts!
Anger and Feist! I’m am an American and FAAFO
I STAND
Thank God for you guys.
Who thinks I should quit x??????
YES! There is no reason to stay in that horrid cesspool!
Did it: signed on to Bluesky
She is a true Patriot!
I hope they can but let’s face it…he’s skated on everything so far. I don’t have much faith in our judicial system anymore and that starts with our corrupt SCOTUS.
He just said something that gives me hope and its each day is closer to midterm election.and by then people.will see the.damage trump and his ugly band of thieves will have angered americans. He hasn't changed his spots from before he is.still the.same.ugly.person he was.before.
Okay! Okay! You wore me down! New paid subscriber here. This is just too good. You're doing a great job with your messaging, and I'm in!
One question: Trump will definitely cut off funding to the blue states, but it's the blue states that fund the country!
I specifically remember Gov. Cuomo putting Mitch McConnell in his place when McConnell told NY to just "go bankrupt" during covid, when Trump wouldn't give NY and NJ the PPE and respirators we desperately needed.
Cuomo reminded him that NY pays $39 billion MORE in federal tax than it ever gets back, while Kentucky TAKES $37 billion more than what it pays in!
I actually wrote those numbers down INSTANTLY that night so that I wouldn't forget them.
My question is... Is there such a thing as a tax strike? Why should a healthy blue state continue to pay into a federal system that is essentially exploiting us and even killing us by holding back what we need? Covid patients actually died because of that man.
It's the old "no taxation without representation." And the blue states will only prosper more in the coming years, as doctors and health care professionals move here so they can serve female patients without fear. Those wanting to build families will come here, too, as women and men will go to the states that will keep mom and baby healthy.
And with all these new arrivals comes an even larger tax base.
Knowing what's coming, we are actually going to NEED our federal tax dollars in order to care for the citizens of the state! It's insane to give it to the federal government and then have funding CUT.
Does the GOP actually expect me to fork over my taxes to them, while they do nothing when another Hurricane Sandy hits? Does the state have any power over what it pays to the feds?
We have some serious bargaining power here. I'm aware that the IRS could make one's life hell if I took a personal stand. But what about taking a stand as a state? I suppose he could roll in the military if he wanted, but that would make for a lot of very confused soldiers walking around. Any ideas?
California has the fourth largest economy in the world, not country, world. Newsom will gently remind Trump of this fact when T tries to punish the Blue! Don’t f..k with California! There’s going to be a very thorny learning curve for T and his Republican sycophants.
Imagine CA cutting off its federal tax dollars to DC. Washington would collapse. Trump and his cronies are so drunk with power and even drunker with ineptness on how to do their jobs. They would be clueless how to handle this.
The individual states might be our salvation. If we can somehow keep our money within our state borders, that means states like Kentucky would just collapse. Take that, shitheads.
Also of note is that the top five disability states are Arkansas, Alabama, Mississippi, West Virginia and Kentucky. SS Disability down there is like the welfare they complain about for blacks (although that ended in 1996 under Clinton!) THEY are the ones dependent on the system now, for that and for their SNAP benefits.
You people wanted Trump? Choke on him. But I'll be damned if I send one fucking dollar to Washington. Why? To pay the massive unemployment of all the laid off civil service workers?
NO FUCKING WAY.
Someone PLEASE reply to the above comment!?! Meidas? .. Popok? Someone with the knowledge of this? Thanx in advance 🙂
Thank you, Crissy! I've floated this idea before here and there, and while I get likes, no one addresses it. I suspect they don't have an answer. Surely, some legal brains could think out of the box on this, i would hope.
I'm not going to write to my reps. That does nothing. Maybe I'll schedule to meet with Corey Booker and my congressman. Maga thinks its hot shit with its guns. New Jersey (my state) is hot shit because of our dollars. We don't need bullets. We OWN you, Maga. Without my state and states like mine, you have NOTHING.
WE OWN YOU. Now how do we flex this power? As Crissy said, Meidas please answer!
Fire Merrick Garland now. Put a real prosecutor in there .
This is so true! He cannot pardon himself from State level charges.
I wouldn't be surprised if there will be a "war" within the judicial branch.
😍 Letitia James, thank you.
..and Leticia James, please keep up the great work! We all need you!! 🙏🏻💙🙏🏻💙🙏🏻💙
I hope they do a better job with this case than they have many other cases like young thug!
I sure hope she nails his ass to the wall. I am so sick of him always coming out on top when he is the lowest of the low. Get him Tish!
You guys are a Godsend!! 💙🇺🇸
Yes!!
Could you please explain all the votes in the battleground states? There seems to be a lot of discrepancies showing up??
I be recently saw a discussion of the vote “cleansing” if you want to call it that (I hope you can access the link)!
I continue to be literally “on my knees”🙏🏻 that truth will come forth!
https://youtu.be/tfs2kC0xOmU?si=Qd052nd_BgIcLmt6
Greased pigs are hard to pin down go get em ms James
Lines in the Sand, a circle of salt and States Constitution's 🙏 and it starts. Thank You, Troy, for writing today and will reStack ASAP 💯👍🪖
He sounds very optimistic. I sure hope he is right. The one really bad roadblock to AGs is, of course, SCOTUS. That is where justice ends these days, and I am afraid that is where all of the resistance will end. I wish Ms. James the best. I know she is a real fighter!!
Awesome! Listening to your reports gives me hope! :)
I can't give you enough thumbs up it only takes one
Michael, does Biden have the authority to put pressure on Garland to actually exercise his judicial power?
Under the 14th amendment of the US Constitution, Trump should not even be allowed anywhere near Washington D.C.
What a great out take, I look so forward to all your reporting as well and the MTNetwork! You guys are the best and I live for your news, it gives us so much hope day to day!
Good luck with those two morally bankrupt X-tian nationalists of the SCOTUS trying to establish a theocracy in the United States...
Can Trump as president pardon himself in the Engoron case and wipe out the $$ judgement?
YES!!! Preach it, MICHAEL!!! Lame duck— we MUST use whatever means possible!!! Thank you!!
Okay! She’s awesome! There’s less than 2 months before he is sworn in! After that, game over!
3% is not a mandate. Trump win 51%. Harris won 48% … so a 3% difference …. How is that a landslide … how is that a mandate … that is a razor close election … 1/2 of America does not agree with Trump/MAGA
He doesn’t just need to go through her; he needs to go through some things.
The white man wants to rule. That’s the problem!
More power to Letitia!
No longer a fan of this country!
WE MUST DO WHAT YOU SAY!!! Let us we can do to support this effort!!
Yes!! THE ENVIRONMENT!!
AG James is the bomb!
So whats keeps it stalled? All these accolades are getting old! We need action! When!?
Why allow him to take office in the first place???? WE MUST FIGHT TOOTH AND NAIL TO CHALLENGE HIM EVERY WAY POSSIBLE SO HE DOES NOT TAKE OFFICE.
WHERE ARE THE ELECTION CHALLENGES??? ELON USED STAR LINK TO INTERCEPT VOTE RESULTS AND ALTER THE OUTCOME!! THAT'S WHY HE SAID TRUMP WON I'M GOING HOME 4 HOURS BEFORE THE RESULTS! JOE ROGAN TALKS ABOUT IT.
PLUS MILLIONS OF VOTES WERE PURGED AND STOLEN BY GOVERNORS SECRETARIES OF STATE AND EVEN GOP CHAIRS AROUND THE COUNTRY FILING TENS OF THOUSANDS OF CHALLENGES PEOPLE NEVER KNEW IT BUT THEY HAD BEEN DISENFRANCHISED BY THESE JIM CROW TACTICS PLEASE COVER THE STORY!!!!!
AND LET ME JOIN THE NETWORK
250-Word Letter to the Editor
To the Editor,
Our democracy requires a Supreme Court that upholds ethical standards, yet recent reports reveal troubling actions by Justices. Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito failed to disclose gifts from billionaires, potentially influencing court decisions. Justice Thomas’s wife, Ginni, was actively involved in events related to January 6, organizing buses for rioters and communicating with election officials, creating a serious conflict of interest. Alito’s wife reportedly displayed a January 6 flag, raising further concerns about his impartiality.
In their confirmation hearings, several Justices assured us they respected precedent like Roe v. Wade, yet their rulings suggest otherwise. Their statements under oath now seem misleading. This level of misconduct threatens the credibility of our highest court.
Congress must hold these Justices accountable through oversight, hearings, and legislation establishing clear ethics standards. The IRS should investigate any unreported income or gifts. I urge Americans to call their representatives and demand ethical standards for the Supreme Court. If we let this slide, we undermine justice itself.
Our voices matter. Call for the resignation of those who’ve betrayed our trust.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
---
400-Word Letter to the Editor
To the Editor,
The integrity of the Supreme Court is at risk due to mounting evidence of ethical breaches and conflicts of interest. Justices like Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito have accepted undisclosed gifts from billionaires, potentially impacting their decisions on cases that benefit their benefactors. Thomas’s wife, Ginni, organized busloads of individuals involved in the January 6 events, raising further ethical concerns. Meanwhile, Alito’s wife reportedly displayed a January 6 flag, aligning herself with an attempt to subvert democracy.
What’s more, several Justices claimed during their confirmation hearings that Roe v. Wade was “settled law,” only to overturn it later. Their statements under oath now appear misleading, suggesting they were not truthful to the American people or Congress.
The Supreme Court is the only federal court without a binding code of ethics. This must change. Congress can establish an ethics code, mandating Justices to disclose gifts and recuse themselves in cases involving conflicts of interest. An investigation into potential unreported income should be conducted by the IRS, and Congress should pursue hearings to uncover the full extent of these Justices’ actions.
If we allow Supreme Court Justices to continue serving despite these abuses, we erode our system of justice. I urge all Americans to contact their representatives and demand accountability. The time for action is now—without it, we risk the credibility of our highest court and the future of our democracy.
Let’s stand up, call our leaders, and demand the resignation of those who’ve broken their oath.
Sincerely,
TRISTA DI GENOVA
MSt Oxford University
Tucson Arizona
---
750-Word Letter to the Editor
To the Editor,
The U.S. Supreme Court holds one of the most vital roles in our democracy, charged with interpreting the Constitution and upholding justice. Yet, recent revelations raise serious questions about the ethics and impartiality of some of its Justices. If we fail to hold these individuals accountable, we risk eroding public trust in our highest court.
Justices like Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito have been shown to accept lavish gifts from wealthy benefactors, whose interests directly intersect with cases before the Court. Justice Thomas’s long-standing relationship with billionaire Harlan Crow raises disturbing questions: Crow, who has funded cases with political implications, gave Thomas gifts, luxury vacations, and other benefits that went unreported for years. Justice Alito also reportedly accepted travel and accommodations without disclosure, which could influence his impartiality in cases affecting the wealthy elite.
These ethical issues only scratch the surface. Ginni Thomas, Justice Thomas’s wife, actively participated in the January 6 events by organizing transportation for those who later stormed the Capitol. Alito’s wife is reported to have displayed a January 6 flag, symbolizing a challenge to our democratic system. Despite these ties, both Justices have refused to recuse themselves from cases related to January 6 and the broader issues surrounding election integrity. Their refusal calls into question their commitment to impartiality and the judicial principles they swore to uphold.
Equally troubling is that several Justices misrepresented their stance on key issues, such as Roe v. Wade, during their confirmation hearings. They described it as "settled law" and cited stare decisis, or respect for precedent, yet later voted to overturn it. These statements now appear deceptive, raising questions about their honesty under oath. Such conduct undermines the Court’s legitimacy and the principle of accountability for which the institution should stand.
The Supreme Court is currently the only federal court without a binding code of ethics. This lack of accountability creates fertile ground for misconduct and conflicts of interest. Congress has the power to act—by passing legislation that mandates an ethics code, imposes transparency requirements, and establishes financial disclosure standards for the Justices. This would create a framework for Justices to disclose any gifts or outside income and recuse themselves when they face conflicts of interest. These measures are necessary if we are to restore faith in the Supreme Court’s integrity.
Additionally, the IRS should investigate potential tax violations related to unreported gifts received by Justices. If individuals at the highest levels of power are allowed to evade tax laws and ethics standards, the rule of law itself is compromised. Holding our Justices accountable is not a partisan issue; it is a matter of preserving the principles upon which our country was built.
What can we, the people, do? We must call upon Congress to act and to pursue impeachment for any Justice found to have violated their oath. We need public hearings that expose the facts about these Justices’ conflicts of interest and financial entanglements. This is not about politics; it is about the integrity of the institution responsible for upholding our rights and freedoms.
I urge every American to take a stand. Contact your congressional representatives, demand accountability for these ethical violations, and insist on reforms to bring transparency and responsibility to the highest court in the land. Our voices can make a difference. Let’s fight for a Supreme Court that serves the people, not the powerful.
Sincerely,
TRISTA DI GENOVA
MSr, Oxford University
Candidate, president 2028 (if we have elections)
SHUT HIM DOWN. TAKE HIM INTO CUSTODY.
BLESS YOU TISH 💕 YOU ARE AN ANGEL AND A HERO PLEASE GIVE HIM HELL AND FINISH THE JOB DISQUALIFY HIM!!!!! WORK TOGETHER WITH THE OTHER ATTORNEYS GENERAL TO PREVENT HIM FROM TAKING OFFICE PLEASE 🙏!!!!!!
Why aren't these attorneys general not marshalling their resources to disqualify him and finish the job and take him into custody?!
Why are they wasting all our resources on blocking his outrageous unconstitutional skinhead pograms?????
THEY ARE VIOLATING THE CONSTITUTION TO ALLOW HIM TO TAKE OFFICE UNDER THE US CONSTITUTION 14TH AMENDMENT SECTION 3
By the way please let me join the network!!!
250-Word Letter to the Editor
To the Editor,
Our democracy requires a Supreme Court that upholds ethical standards, yet recent reports reveal troubling actions by Justices. Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito failed to disclose gifts from billionaires, potentially influencing court decisions. Justice Thomas’s wife, Ginni, was actively involved in events related to January 6, organizing buses for rioters and communicating with election officials, creating a serious conflict of interest. Alito’s wife reportedly displayed a January 6 flag, raising further concerns about his impartiality.
In their confirmation hearings, several Justices assured us they respected precedent like Roe v. Wade, yet their rulings suggest otherwise. Their statements under oath now seem misleading. This level of misconduct threatens the credibility of our highest court.
Congress must hold these Justices accountable through oversight, hearings, and legislation establishing clear ethics standards. The IRS should investigate any unreported income or gifts. I urge Americans to call their representatives and demand ethical standards for the Supreme Court. If we let this slide, we undermine justice itself.
Our voices matter. Call for the resignation of those who’ve betrayed our trust.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
---
400-Word Letter to the Editor
To the Editor,
The integrity of the Supreme Court is at risk due to mounting evidence of ethical breaches and conflicts of interest. Justices like Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito have accepted undisclosed gifts from billionaires, potentially impacting their decisions on cases that benefit their benefactors. Thomas’s wife, Ginni, organized busloads of individuals involved in the January 6 events, raising further ethical concerns. Meanwhile, Alito’s wife reportedly displayed a January 6 flag, aligning herself with an attempt to subvert democracy.
What’s more, several Justices claimed during their confirmation hearings that Roe v. Wade was “settled law,” only to overturn it later. Their statements under oath now appear misleading, suggesting they were not truthful to the American people or Congress.
The Supreme Court is the only federal court without a binding code of ethics. This must change. Congress can establish an ethics code, mandating Justices to disclose gifts and recuse themselves in cases involving conflicts of interest. An investigation into potential unreported income should be conducted by the IRS, and Congress should pursue hearings to uncover the full extent of these Justices’ actions.
If we allow Supreme Court Justices to continue serving despite these abuses, we erode our system of justice. I urge all Americans to contact their representatives and demand accountability. The time for action is now—without it, we risk the credibility of our highest court and the future of our democracy.
Let’s stand up, call our leaders, and demand the resignation of those who’ve broken their oath.
Sincerely,
TRISTA DI GENOVA
MSt Oxford University
Tucson Arizona
---
750-Word Letter to the Editor
To the Editor,
The U.S. Supreme Court holds one of the most vital roles in our democracy, charged with interpreting the Constitution and upholding justice. Yet, recent revelations raise serious questions about the ethics and impartiality of some of its Justices. If we fail to hold these individuals accountable, we risk eroding public trust in our highest court.
Justices like Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito have been shown to accept lavish gifts from wealthy benefactors, whose interests directly intersect with cases before the Court. Justice Thomas’s long-standing relationship with billionaire Harlan Crow raises disturbing questions: Crow, who has funded cases with political implications, gave Thomas gifts, luxury vacations, and other benefits that went unreported for years. Justice Alito also reportedly accepted travel and accommodations without disclosure, which could influence his impartiality in cases affecting the wealthy elite.
These ethical issues only scratch the surface. Ginni Thomas, Justice Thomas’s wife, actively participated in the January 6 events by organizing transportation for those who later stormed the Capitol. Alito’s wife is reported to have displayed a January 6 flag, symbolizing a challenge to our democratic system. Despite these ties, both Justices have refused to recuse themselves from cases related to January 6 and the broader issues surrounding election integrity. Their refusal calls into question their commitment to impartiality and the judicial principles they swore to uphold.
Equally troubling is that several Justices misrepresented their stance on key issues, such as Roe v. Wade, during their confirmation hearings. They described it as "settled law" and cited stare decisis, or respect for precedent, yet later voted to overturn it. These statements now appear deceptive, raising questions about their honesty under oath. Such conduct undermines the Court’s legitimacy and the principle of accountability for which the institution should stand.
The Supreme Court is currently the only federal court without a binding code of ethics. This lack of accountability creates fertile ground for misconduct and conflicts of interest. Congress has the power to act—by passing legislation that mandates an ethics code, imposes transparency requirements, and establishes financial disclosure standards for the Justices. This would create a framework for Justices to disclose any gifts or outside income and recuse themselves when they face conflicts of interest. These measures are necessary if we are to restore faith in the Supreme Court’s integrity.
Additionally, the IRS should investigate potential tax violations related to unreported gifts received by Justices. If individuals at the highest levels of power are allowed to evade tax laws and ethics standards, the rule of law itself is compromised. Holding our Justices accountable is not a partisan issue; it is a matter of preserving the principles upon which our country was built.
What can we, the people, do? We must call upon Congress to act and to pursue impeachment for any Justice found to have violated their oath. We need public hearings that expose the facts about these Justices’ conflicts of interest and financial entanglements. This is not about politics; it is about the integrity of the institution responsible for upholding our rights and freedoms.
I urge every American to take a stand. Contact your congressional representatives, demand accountability for these ethical violations, and insist on reforms to bring transparency and responsibility to the highest court in the land. Our voices can make a difference. Let’s fight for a Supreme Court that serves the people, not the powerful.
Sincerely,
TRISTA DI GENOVA
MSr, Oxford University
Candidate, president 2028 (if we have elections)
I am newish to politics. I voted straight blue this cycle. I'm ready to fight however I can. What do I do?
I don't want to spend a penny anywhere that supports DJT. Is there an accurate list?
https://x.com/canaansdad1987/status/1856087171385712802?s=46&t=TPoPpUoRuhgnFwxCwdhvBg
Great video except for one point: you're naively optimistic if you believe you're going to win anything at the Supreme Court that made the President a King in all but name and title. Roberts isn't close to being center right anymore, and there's an argument he never was.
I’m JUST SO WORRIED I LIVE IN MISSOURI AND ON SSI
They’re going to lock her fat ass up. Can’t wait to see it.
Oh my goodness, did I NEED to hear this— THANK YOU, MICHAEL POPOK!!💙 PLEASE keep us informed, help us know what to do to be supportive and keep giving us HOPE that our democracy is not lost!!!!!!
It's my continuing legal educator so gracious as to be freely accessed here taught by experts describing here the movement through litigation.
CLE Continuing Legal Education is a real thing; and,
what's more continuing than these insights?