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#NeoNazi demonstration outside #NewHampshire State House turns violent
by WGME Staff
Tue, August 5th 2025CONCORD, New Hampshire (WGME) -- "Police are looking into a fight that involved a group of masked neo-Nazis outside the New Hampshire State House in #ConcordNH over the weekend.
"The incident was captured on video during a demonstration that turned violent on Saturday.
"The woman who filmed it says she was enjoying drinks with her friends at a rooftop bar when she heard a lot of screaming.
" 'Directly under us, giant black flag with a white swastika on it and about 20 or so completely masked and wearing red,' Aislinn Kaloe said.
"She started recording as the scuffle broke out between the demonstrators and a bystander who wanted them to leave.
"She says the man involved suffered cuts to his face and was treated by first responders.
"In a statement, [Republican] New Hampshire Governor #KellyAyotte says there is no place for #HateGroups or their 'repugnant and disgusting ideology' in New Hampshire."
#NoPlaceForHate #USPol #Nazis #Resistance #NewHampshireResists
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#Maine rejects #JusticeDepartment’s request for all #voters’ personal info, list of election officials
Secretary of State #ShennaBellows' responded to the request by telling the DOJ to "go jump in the Gulf of Maine."
by Dylan Tusinski, July 29, 2025
AUGUSTA — "Maine is denying the U.S. Department of Justice access to its voter registration records, state officials said Tuesday, rejecting an unprecedented request for sensitive voter data that the Trump administration has now delivered to all 50 states.
"A letter late last week to Secretary of State Shenna Bellows and signed by Deputy Assistant U.S. Attorney General Michael Gates claims Maine had roughly 11,000 voters with duplicate registration. It requested the state’s entire voter registration list dating back to November 2022 'to ensure that ineligible voters are being removed.'
"The state has 14 days to respond to the letter dated July 24.
"Bellows, who is also a Democratic candidate for governor, said in a press conference Tuesday the Trump administration is overstepping its bounds, empowering false narratives and 'trying to change the topic away from the Epstein files.'
" 'Article 1 of the Constitution places the states — not President Trump, not the federal government — in charge of federal elections,' she said. 'The DOJ doesn’t get to know everything about you just because they want to.'
"Bellows’ office is coordinating with Maine’s Office of Attorney General to draft a formal response, she said.
The Maine Republican Party has previously claimed widespread voter fraud across the state, but a subsequent investigation by Bellows’ office concluded this month and found those claims were baseless. Just because someone is registered to vote in two different towns doesn’t mean they intended to vote twice. Often, it simply means that they moved between elections."A spokesman for Maine Senate Republicans declined to comment on the DOJ’s request or Bellows’ response. Other Maine GOP officials did not immediately respond to requests for comment Tuesday.
"In addition to #VoterRegistration information, the DOJ also has requested the names of local election officials as well as information about noncitizens, felons, and deceased people’s alleged participation in Maine elections following President Donald Trump’s repeated false claims that the 2020 election was rigged and stolen from him.
" 'Please provide a description of the steps that Maine has taken, and when those steps were taken, to identify registered voters who are ineligible to vote as well as the procedures it used to remove those ineligible voters from the registration list,' the DOJ’s letter reads.
"The DOJ has not publicly said why they are seeking voter records across the country. Asked about the request to Maine and other states, spokesperson Pierson Furnish replied in an email 'No comment.'
"The first Trump administration similarly made requests to view all Americans’ voter information in 2017. Then-Secretary of State Matt Dunlap said at the time he would release voters’ names, ages, residences and districts with the government, as allowed by Maine law.
"The American Civil Liberties Union [#ACLU] of Maine said the DOJ’s actions both now and then are part of 'a clear pattern of intimidation' and applauded Bellows’ refusal to share voters’ information.
" 'This letter also fuels #FalseNarratives that sow distrust in our elections. Maine elections are safe, secure, and accessible, and that’s why Maine consistently has some of the highest voter turnout,' said Samuel Crankshaw, the group’s communications director. 'Our government should focus on helping more people exercise their fundamental rights.'
Maine’s voter turnout is reliably high compared to other states and more Mainers voted in 2024 than in any election before, according to state voting data.
"The Justice Department initially reached out to swing states like #Michigan, #Arizona and #Wisconsin, where local election clerks have reported federal agents requesting broad access to the states’ #RegistrationRolls and #VotingMachines.
Now, Bellows said all 50 states have received similar letters. #Maine, #Minnesota and #NewHampshire are the only states to have rejected the requests so far."
Archived version:
https://archive.md/K91De#District13 #MaineResists #MinnesotaResists #NewHampshireResists #Authoritarianism #Fascism #USPol #GovernmentOverreach #BigBrother #CharacteristicsOfFascism
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[2/3] #PineTreeActivism Calendar
Events for May 12th - 17th, 2025Details confirmed as of May 12th
Share/Repost so Mainers know where to #RESIST!
Submit events to: [email protected]MAY 14, Wed 12-12:30PM (& every Wed) – #BangorME
6 State St, “near the crosswalk & the 6 State St. Building”
PEACE & CEASEFIRE In #Gaza - Weekly vigil hosted by Peace & Justice Center of Eastern Maine: https://www.peacectr.org/MAY 14, Wed 1-2:30PM – #AugustaME
Burton M Cross Office Bldg, Rm 220, 111 Sewall St
TESTIFY TO SUPPORT UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE: the All Maine Health Act – You can testify in person, via Zoom, or submit online. Any testimony highlighting the many problems with our current system will be welcome. Especially looking for personal stories that illustrate why we need publicly funded, universal health care. Hosted by Maine ALLCare. FMI and a guide to writing testimony: http://bit.ly/453DDBTMAY 14, Wed 4-6:00PM – #ConwayNH
4 Corners @ Intersection of Route 113 & 153
Walk Out Wednesday – weekly visibility events with goal of covering New Hampshire with pop-up protests! Crowd size does not matter. Hit every overpass, shopping plaza and town square - every Wednesday!MAY 14, Wed 6-7PM – Virtual Event – Join from anywhere
Team ENOUGH (for young people under 26) a youth-led program whose mission is to educate young voices about gun violence and mobilize them to take meaningful action against it. Supported by Brady United: https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/751813/MAY 14, Wed 6:30-8:00PM – #WaldoboroME
Bug Tussle Annex, 251 Jefferson St
Waldoboro Democrats Meeting – All Democratic or unenrolled progressive voters are welcome to attend! Pre-registration not required but appreciated. More info: [email protected]MAY 15, Thur 12-1:00PM – Zoom Meeting
Presenter will share zoom link with attendees 1 hour prior to the event.
SAVE MAINE ABSENTEE VOTING – Join campaign leaders to hear about the Save #MaineAbsenteeVoting Campaign. Come hear about the bad actors attacking our secure voting systems and learn how you can be involved. Register: http://bit.ly/3F314RgMAY 15, Thur 12-1:00PM (& every Thur) - #BrunswickME
143 Main St, in front of Tontine Mall
Maine Vigil for Peace – weekly stand-out to call for permanent ceasefire in #Gaza. #PeaceWorks of Greater Brunswick https://www.nenjp.org/calendar#MaineResists #MaineEvents #NewHampshireResists
#FreePalestine #BadDOGE #ResistAuthoritarianism
#ResistFascism #USPol -
[2/3] #PineTreeActivism Calendar
Events for May 12th - 17th, 2025Details confirmed as of May 12th
Share/Repost so Mainers know where to #RESIST!
Submit events to: [email protected]MAY 14, Wed 12-12:30PM (& every Wed) – #BangorME
6 State St, “near the crosswalk & the 6 State St. Building”
PEACE & CEASEFIRE In #Gaza - Weekly vigil hosted by Peace & Justice Center of Eastern Maine: https://www.peacectr.org/MAY 14, Wed 1-2:30PM – #AugustaME
Burton M Cross Office Bldg, Rm 220, 111 Sewall St
TESTIFY TO SUPPORT UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE: the All Maine Health Act – You can testify in person, via Zoom, or submit online. Any testimony highlighting the many problems with our current system will be welcome. Especially looking for personal stories that illustrate why we need publicly funded, universal health care. Hosted by Maine ALLCare. FMI and a guide to writing testimony: http://bit.ly/453DDBTMAY 14, Wed 4-6:00PM – #ConwayNH
4 Corners @ Intersection of Route 113 & 153
Walk Out Wednesday – weekly visibility events with goal of covering New Hampshire with pop-up protests! Crowd size does not matter. Hit every overpass, shopping plaza and town square - every Wednesday!MAY 14, Wed 6-7PM – Virtual Event – Join from anywhere
Team ENOUGH (for young people under 26) a youth-led program whose mission is to educate young voices about gun violence and mobilize them to take meaningful action against it. Supported by Brady United: https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/751813/MAY 14, Wed 6:30-8:00PM – #WaldoboroME
Bug Tussle Annex, 251 Jefferson St
Waldoboro Democrats Meeting – All Democratic or unenrolled progressive voters are welcome to attend! Pre-registration not required but appreciated. More info: [email protected]MAY 15, Thur 12-1:00PM – Zoom Meeting
Presenter will share zoom link with attendees 1 hour prior to the event.
SAVE MAINE ABSENTEE VOTING – Join campaign leaders to hear about the Save #MaineAbsenteeVoting Campaign. Come hear about the bad actors attacking our secure voting systems and learn how you can be involved. Register: http://bit.ly/3F314RgMAY 15, Thur 12-1:00PM (& every Thur) - #BrunswickME
143 Main St, in front of Tontine Mall
Maine Vigil for Peace – weekly stand-out to call for permanent ceasefire in #Gaza. #PeaceWorks of Greater Brunswick https://www.nenjp.org/calendar#MaineResists #MaineEvents #NewHampshireResists
#FreePalestine #BadDOGE #ResistAuthoritarianism
#ResistFascism #USPol -
[2/3] #PineTreeActivism Calendar
Events for May 12th - 17th, 2025Details confirmed as of May 12th
Share/Repost so Mainers know where to #RESIST!
Submit events to: [email protected]MAY 14, Wed 12-12:30PM (& every Wed) – #BangorME
6 State St, “near the crosswalk & the 6 State St. Building”
PEACE & CEASEFIRE In #Gaza - Weekly vigil hosted by Peace & Justice Center of Eastern Maine: https://www.peacectr.org/MAY 14, Wed 1-2:30PM – #AugustaME
Burton M Cross Office Bldg, Rm 220, 111 Sewall St
TESTIFY TO SUPPORT UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE: the All Maine Health Act – You can testify in person, via Zoom, or submit online. Any testimony highlighting the many problems with our current system will be welcome. Especially looking for personal stories that illustrate why we need publicly funded, universal health care. Hosted by Maine ALLCare. FMI and a guide to writing testimony: http://bit.ly/453DDBTMAY 14, Wed 4-6:00PM – #ConwayNH
4 Corners @ Intersection of Route 113 & 153
Walk Out Wednesday – weekly visibility events with goal of covering New Hampshire with pop-up protests! Crowd size does not matter. Hit every overpass, shopping plaza and town square - every Wednesday!MAY 14, Wed 6-7PM – Virtual Event – Join from anywhere
Team ENOUGH (for young people under 26) a youth-led program whose mission is to educate young voices about gun violence and mobilize them to take meaningful action against it. Supported by Brady United: https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/751813/MAY 14, Wed 6:30-8:00PM – #WaldoboroME
Bug Tussle Annex, 251 Jefferson St
Waldoboro Democrats Meeting – All Democratic or unenrolled progressive voters are welcome to attend! Pre-registration not required but appreciated. More info: [email protected]MAY 15, Thur 12-1:00PM – Zoom Meeting
Presenter will share zoom link with attendees 1 hour prior to the event.
SAVE MAINE ABSENTEE VOTING – Join campaign leaders to hear about the Save #MaineAbsenteeVoting Campaign. Come hear about the bad actors attacking our secure voting systems and learn how you can be involved. Register: http://bit.ly/3F314RgMAY 15, Thur 12-1:00PM (& every Thur) - #BrunswickME
143 Main St, in front of Tontine Mall
Maine Vigil for Peace – weekly stand-out to call for permanent ceasefire in #Gaza. #PeaceWorks of Greater Brunswick https://www.nenjp.org/calendar#MaineResists #MaineEvents #NewHampshireResists
#FreePalestine #BadDOGE #ResistAuthoritarianism
#ResistFascism #USPol -
[2/3] #PineTreeActivism Calendar
Events for May 12th - 17th, 2025Details confirmed as of May 12th
Share/Repost so Mainers know where to #RESIST!
Submit events to: [email protected]MAY 14, Wed 12-12:30PM (& every Wed) – #BangorME
6 State St, “near the crosswalk & the 6 State St. Building”
PEACE & CEASEFIRE In #Gaza - Weekly vigil hosted by Peace & Justice Center of Eastern Maine: https://www.peacectr.org/MAY 14, Wed 1-2:30PM – #AugustaME
Burton M Cross Office Bldg, Rm 220, 111 Sewall St
TESTIFY TO SUPPORT UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE: the All Maine Health Act – You can testify in person, via Zoom, or submit online. Any testimony highlighting the many problems with our current system will be welcome. Especially looking for personal stories that illustrate why we need publicly funded, universal health care. Hosted by Maine ALLCare. FMI and a guide to writing testimony: http://bit.ly/453DDBTMAY 14, Wed 4-6:00PM – #ConwayNH
4 Corners @ Intersection of Route 113 & 153
Walk Out Wednesday – weekly visibility events with goal of covering New Hampshire with pop-up protests! Crowd size does not matter. Hit every overpass, shopping plaza and town square - every Wednesday!MAY 14, Wed 6-7PM – Virtual Event – Join from anywhere
Team ENOUGH (for young people under 26) a youth-led program whose mission is to educate young voices about gun violence and mobilize them to take meaningful action against it. Supported by Brady United: https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/751813/MAY 14, Wed 6:30-8:00PM – #WaldoboroME
Bug Tussle Annex, 251 Jefferson St
Waldoboro Democrats Meeting – All Democratic or unenrolled progressive voters are welcome to attend! Pre-registration not required but appreciated. More info: [email protected]MAY 15, Thur 12-1:00PM – Zoom Meeting
Presenter will share zoom link with attendees 1 hour prior to the event.
SAVE MAINE ABSENTEE VOTING – Join campaign leaders to hear about the Save #MaineAbsenteeVoting Campaign. Come hear about the bad actors attacking our secure voting systems and learn how you can be involved. Register: http://bit.ly/3F314RgMAY 15, Thur 12-1:00PM (& every Thur) - #BrunswickME
143 Main St, in front of Tontine Mall
Maine Vigil for Peace – weekly stand-out to call for permanent ceasefire in #Gaza. #PeaceWorks of Greater Brunswick https://www.nenjp.org/calendar#MaineResists #MaineEvents #NewHampshireResists
#FreePalestine #BadDOGE #ResistAuthoritarianism
#ResistFascism #USPol -
[2/3] #PineTreeActivism Calendar
Events for May 12th - 17th, 2025Details confirmed as of May 12th
Share/Repost so Mainers know where to #RESIST!
Submit events to: [email protected]MAY 14, Wed 12-12:30PM (& every Wed) – #BangorME
6 State St, “near the crosswalk & the 6 State St. Building”
PEACE & CEASEFIRE In #Gaza - Weekly vigil hosted by Peace & Justice Center of Eastern Maine: https://www.peacectr.org/MAY 14, Wed 1-2:30PM – #AugustaME
Burton M Cross Office Bldg, Rm 220, 111 Sewall St
TESTIFY TO SUPPORT UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE: the All Maine Health Act – You can testify in person, via Zoom, or submit online. Any testimony highlighting the many problems with our current system will be welcome. Especially looking for personal stories that illustrate why we need publicly funded, universal health care. Hosted by Maine ALLCare. FMI and a guide to writing testimony: http://bit.ly/453DDBTMAY 14, Wed 4-6:00PM – #ConwayNH
4 Corners @ Intersection of Route 113 & 153
Walk Out Wednesday – weekly visibility events with goal of covering New Hampshire with pop-up protests! Crowd size does not matter. Hit every overpass, shopping plaza and town square - every Wednesday!MAY 14, Wed 6-7PM – Virtual Event – Join from anywhere
Team ENOUGH (for young people under 26) a youth-led program whose mission is to educate young voices about gun violence and mobilize them to take meaningful action against it. Supported by Brady United: https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/751813/MAY 14, Wed 6:30-8:00PM – #WaldoboroME
Bug Tussle Annex, 251 Jefferson St
Waldoboro Democrats Meeting – All Democratic or unenrolled progressive voters are welcome to attend! Pre-registration not required but appreciated. More info: [email protected]MAY 15, Thur 12-1:00PM – Zoom Meeting
Presenter will share zoom link with attendees 1 hour prior to the event.
SAVE MAINE ABSENTEE VOTING – Join campaign leaders to hear about the Save #MaineAbsenteeVoting Campaign. Come hear about the bad actors attacking our secure voting systems and learn how you can be involved. Register: http://bit.ly/3F314RgMAY 15, Thur 12-1:00PM (& every Thur) - #BrunswickME
143 Main St, in front of Tontine Mall
Maine Vigil for Peace – weekly stand-out to call for permanent ceasefire in #Gaza. #PeaceWorks of Greater Brunswick https://www.nenjp.org/calendar#MaineResists #MaineEvents #NewHampshireResists
#FreePalestine #BadDOGE #ResistAuthoritarianism
#ResistFascism #USPol -
#Resist! Judge halts enforcement of Trump administration’s anti-DEI orders in education
The ruling bars the administration from proceeding with its plans for a so-called “End DEI” portal and a certification requirement. It applies to any entity with ties to the plaintiff organizations.
By Steven Porter Globe Staff,Updated April 24, 2025, 1:03 p.m.
CONCORD, N.H. — "A federal judge in New Hampshire issued a preliminary injunction on Thursday blocking the Trump administration from following through on threats to #defund #schools that defy its directives on #diversity, #equity, and #inclusion.
"In an 82-page order, Chief Judge Landya B. McCafferty said the administration’s #AntiDEI interpretation of federal law, as expressed in a letter the US Department of Education distributed in February, fails to give teachers clarity about what exactly the government requires of them." 'When a law fails to provide ‘minimal guidelines’ governing its enforcement, it may sweep in so much conduct that enforcement decisions become based on the ‘personal predilections’ of the person or entity bringing the enforcement action,' she wrote, ruling that the plaintiffs are likely to succeed in proving the directives are unconstitutionally vague.
"McCafferty wrote that the February letter, in combination with the #EducationDepartment’s public statements about it and the launch of an '#EndDEI' portal, 'raise the specter of a public ‘witch hunt’ that will sow fear and doubt among #teachers lest they be publicly branded as peddlers of ‘divisive ideologies’ based on the Department’s — or even private parties’ — subjective assessments.'
"What’s more, teachers would face the risk of professional consequences whether they comply with the federal government’s anti-DEI directives or not, she added. The certification requirements for English teachers in New Hampshire, for example, require educators to consider #literature 'through various #CriticalLenses,' such as #gender, #ethnicity, #religion, or #SocioEconomic conditions, she noted.
"This lawsuit was first filed by attorneys with the National Education Association [#NEA] and the American Civil Liberties Union [#ACLU], who allege the administration is violating the #DueProcess and #FreeSpeech rights of teachers.
"Sarah Hinger, deputy director of the ACLU’s racial justice program, hailed Thursday’s ruling as a win for academic freedom.
" 'Every student deserves an education that reflects the full diversity of our society, free from political interference,' Hinger said in a statement. 'The federal government has no authority to dictate what schools can and cannot teach to serve its own agenda, and this ruling is an important step in reaffirming that.'
"The Center for Black Educator Development and six public school districts in #NewHampshire and #Vermont have since agreed to sign on as plaintiffs as well.
"State education commissioners were given until Thursday to submit certifications that their schools are complying with the federal government’s interpretation of the law, but McCafferty’s ruling bars the administration from proceeding with that certification requirement. It also bars the government from using its 'End DEI' portal as planned.
"The New Hampshire Department of Education required school districts and public charter schools to submit their certifications by last week, and most have done so, according to a list published on the state’s website."Rather than issue a nationwide injunction, McCafferty said the protections in her order apply to the plaintiffs in this case, their members, and 'any entity that employs, contracts with, or works with' at least one member of the plaintiff organizations.
"The NEA alone reports having 3 million members employed in a wide variety of educational settings, so McCafferty’s order could apply to a broad swath of entities.
"A federal judge in Maryland presiding over a similar lawsuit from another major labor union, the American Federation of Teachers, issued a similar order on Thursday.
"Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher wrote that she takes no position on whether the disputed policies are 'prudent or foolish,' but she must scrutinize the way the policies were made and has concluded the government didn’t follow the law.
"McCafferty was appointed by former president Barack Obama. [Gallagher?] was appointed by Trump.
"The government is expected to pursue an appeal."
Archived version:
https://archive.ph/l9iEl#NewHampshireResists #VermontResists #TrumpIsABully #USPol #CharacteristicsOfFascism
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#Resist! Judge halts enforcement of Trump administration’s anti-DEI orders in education
The ruling bars the administration from proceeding with its plans for a so-called “End DEI” portal and a certification requirement. It applies to any entity with ties to the plaintiff organizations.
By Steven Porter Globe Staff,Updated April 24, 2025, 1:03 p.m.
CONCORD, N.H. — "A federal judge in New Hampshire issued a preliminary injunction on Thursday blocking the Trump administration from following through on threats to #defund #schools that defy its directives on #diversity, #equity, and #inclusion.
"In an 82-page order, Chief Judge Landya B. McCafferty said the administration’s #AntiDEI interpretation of federal law, as expressed in a letter the US Department of Education distributed in February, fails to give teachers clarity about what exactly the government requires of them." 'When a law fails to provide ‘minimal guidelines’ governing its enforcement, it may sweep in so much conduct that enforcement decisions become based on the ‘personal predilections’ of the person or entity bringing the enforcement action,' she wrote, ruling that the plaintiffs are likely to succeed in proving the directives are unconstitutionally vague.
"McCafferty wrote that the February letter, in combination with the #EducationDepartment’s public statements about it and the launch of an '#EndDEI' portal, 'raise the specter of a public ‘witch hunt’ that will sow fear and doubt among #teachers lest they be publicly branded as peddlers of ‘divisive ideologies’ based on the Department’s — or even private parties’ — subjective assessments.'
"What’s more, teachers would face the risk of professional consequences whether they comply with the federal government’s anti-DEI directives or not, she added. The certification requirements for English teachers in New Hampshire, for example, require educators to consider #literature 'through various #CriticalLenses,' such as #gender, #ethnicity, #religion, or #SocioEconomic conditions, she noted.
"This lawsuit was first filed by attorneys with the National Education Association [#NEA] and the American Civil Liberties Union [#ACLU], who allege the administration is violating the #DueProcess and #FreeSpeech rights of teachers.
"Sarah Hinger, deputy director of the ACLU’s racial justice program, hailed Thursday’s ruling as a win for academic freedom.
" 'Every student deserves an education that reflects the full diversity of our society, free from political interference,' Hinger said in a statement. 'The federal government has no authority to dictate what schools can and cannot teach to serve its own agenda, and this ruling is an important step in reaffirming that.'
"The Center for Black Educator Development and six public school districts in #NewHampshire and #Vermont have since agreed to sign on as plaintiffs as well.
"State education commissioners were given until Thursday to submit certifications that their schools are complying with the federal government’s interpretation of the law, but McCafferty’s ruling bars the administration from proceeding with that certification requirement. It also bars the government from using its 'End DEI' portal as planned.
"The New Hampshire Department of Education required school districts and public charter schools to submit their certifications by last week, and most have done so, according to a list published on the state’s website."Rather than issue a nationwide injunction, McCafferty said the protections in her order apply to the plaintiffs in this case, their members, and 'any entity that employs, contracts with, or works with' at least one member of the plaintiff organizations.
"The NEA alone reports having 3 million members employed in a wide variety of educational settings, so McCafferty’s order could apply to a broad swath of entities.
"A federal judge in Maryland presiding over a similar lawsuit from another major labor union, the American Federation of Teachers, issued a similar order on Thursday.
"Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher wrote that she takes no position on whether the disputed policies are 'prudent or foolish,' but she must scrutinize the way the policies were made and has concluded the government didn’t follow the law.
"McCafferty was appointed by former president Barack Obama. [Gallagher?] was appointed by Trump.
"The government is expected to pursue an appeal."
Archived version:
https://archive.ph/l9iEl#NewHampshireResists #VermontResists #TrumpIsABully #USPol #CharacteristicsOfFascism
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#Resist! Judge halts enforcement of Trump administration’s anti-DEI orders in education
The ruling bars the administration from proceeding with its plans for a so-called “End DEI” portal and a certification requirement. It applies to any entity with ties to the plaintiff organizations.
By Steven Porter Globe Staff,Updated April 24, 2025, 1:03 p.m.
CONCORD, N.H. — "A federal judge in New Hampshire issued a preliminary injunction on Thursday blocking the Trump administration from following through on threats to #defund #schools that defy its directives on #diversity, #equity, and #inclusion.
"In an 82-page order, Chief Judge Landya B. McCafferty said the administration’s #AntiDEI interpretation of federal law, as expressed in a letter the US Department of Education distributed in February, fails to give teachers clarity about what exactly the government requires of them." 'When a law fails to provide ‘minimal guidelines’ governing its enforcement, it may sweep in so much conduct that enforcement decisions become based on the ‘personal predilections’ of the person or entity bringing the enforcement action,' she wrote, ruling that the plaintiffs are likely to succeed in proving the directives are unconstitutionally vague.
"McCafferty wrote that the February letter, in combination with the #EducationDepartment’s public statements about it and the launch of an '#EndDEI' portal, 'raise the specter of a public ‘witch hunt’ that will sow fear and doubt among #teachers lest they be publicly branded as peddlers of ‘divisive ideologies’ based on the Department’s — or even private parties’ — subjective assessments.'
"What’s more, teachers would face the risk of professional consequences whether they comply with the federal government’s anti-DEI directives or not, she added. The certification requirements for English teachers in New Hampshire, for example, require educators to consider #literature 'through various #CriticalLenses,' such as #gender, #ethnicity, #religion, or #SocioEconomic conditions, she noted.
"This lawsuit was first filed by attorneys with the National Education Association [#NEA] and the American Civil Liberties Union [#ACLU], who allege the administration is violating the #DueProcess and #FreeSpeech rights of teachers.
"Sarah Hinger, deputy director of the ACLU’s racial justice program, hailed Thursday’s ruling as a win for academic freedom.
" 'Every student deserves an education that reflects the full diversity of our society, free from political interference,' Hinger said in a statement. 'The federal government has no authority to dictate what schools can and cannot teach to serve its own agenda, and this ruling is an important step in reaffirming that.'
"The Center for Black Educator Development and six public school districts in #NewHampshire and #Vermont have since agreed to sign on as plaintiffs as well.
"State education commissioners were given until Thursday to submit certifications that their schools are complying with the federal government’s interpretation of the law, but McCafferty’s ruling bars the administration from proceeding with that certification requirement. It also bars the government from using its 'End DEI' portal as planned.
"The New Hampshire Department of Education required school districts and public charter schools to submit their certifications by last week, and most have done so, according to a list published on the state’s website."Rather than issue a nationwide injunction, McCafferty said the protections in her order apply to the plaintiffs in this case, their members, and 'any entity that employs, contracts with, or works with' at least one member of the plaintiff organizations.
"The NEA alone reports having 3 million members employed in a wide variety of educational settings, so McCafferty’s order could apply to a broad swath of entities.
"A federal judge in Maryland presiding over a similar lawsuit from another major labor union, the American Federation of Teachers, issued a similar order on Thursday.
"Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher wrote that she takes no position on whether the disputed policies are 'prudent or foolish,' but she must scrutinize the way the policies were made and has concluded the government didn’t follow the law.
"McCafferty was appointed by former president Barack Obama. [Gallagher?] was appointed by Trump.
"The government is expected to pursue an appeal."
Archived version:
https://archive.ph/l9iEl#NewHampshireResists #VermontResists #TrumpIsABully #USPol #CharacteristicsOfFascism
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#Resist! Judge halts enforcement of Trump administration’s anti-DEI orders in education
The ruling bars the administration from proceeding with its plans for a so-called “End DEI” portal and a certification requirement. It applies to any entity with ties to the plaintiff organizations.
By Steven Porter Globe Staff,Updated April 24, 2025, 1:03 p.m.
CONCORD, N.H. — "A federal judge in New Hampshire issued a preliminary injunction on Thursday blocking the Trump administration from following through on threats to #defund #schools that defy its directives on #diversity, #equity, and #inclusion.
"In an 82-page order, Chief Judge Landya B. McCafferty said the administration’s #AntiDEI interpretation of federal law, as expressed in a letter the US Department of Education distributed in February, fails to give teachers clarity about what exactly the government requires of them." 'When a law fails to provide ‘minimal guidelines’ governing its enforcement, it may sweep in so much conduct that enforcement decisions become based on the ‘personal predilections’ of the person or entity bringing the enforcement action,' she wrote, ruling that the plaintiffs are likely to succeed in proving the directives are unconstitutionally vague.
"McCafferty wrote that the February letter, in combination with the #EducationDepartment’s public statements about it and the launch of an '#EndDEI' portal, 'raise the specter of a public ‘witch hunt’ that will sow fear and doubt among #teachers lest they be publicly branded as peddlers of ‘divisive ideologies’ based on the Department’s — or even private parties’ — subjective assessments.'
"What’s more, teachers would face the risk of professional consequences whether they comply with the federal government’s anti-DEI directives or not, she added. The certification requirements for English teachers in New Hampshire, for example, require educators to consider #literature 'through various #CriticalLenses,' such as #gender, #ethnicity, #religion, or #SocioEconomic conditions, she noted.
"This lawsuit was first filed by attorneys with the National Education Association [#NEA] and the American Civil Liberties Union [#ACLU], who allege the administration is violating the #DueProcess and #FreeSpeech rights of teachers.
"Sarah Hinger, deputy director of the ACLU’s racial justice program, hailed Thursday’s ruling as a win for academic freedom.
" 'Every student deserves an education that reflects the full diversity of our society, free from political interference,' Hinger said in a statement. 'The federal government has no authority to dictate what schools can and cannot teach to serve its own agenda, and this ruling is an important step in reaffirming that.'
"The Center for Black Educator Development and six public school districts in #NewHampshire and #Vermont have since agreed to sign on as plaintiffs as well.
"State education commissioners were given until Thursday to submit certifications that their schools are complying with the federal government’s interpretation of the law, but McCafferty’s ruling bars the administration from proceeding with that certification requirement. It also bars the government from using its 'End DEI' portal as planned.
"The New Hampshire Department of Education required school districts and public charter schools to submit their certifications by last week, and most have done so, according to a list published on the state’s website."Rather than issue a nationwide injunction, McCafferty said the protections in her order apply to the plaintiffs in this case, their members, and 'any entity that employs, contracts with, or works with' at least one member of the plaintiff organizations.
"The NEA alone reports having 3 million members employed in a wide variety of educational settings, so McCafferty’s order could apply to a broad swath of entities.
"A federal judge in Maryland presiding over a similar lawsuit from another major labor union, the American Federation of Teachers, issued a similar order on Thursday.
"Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher wrote that she takes no position on whether the disputed policies are 'prudent or foolish,' but she must scrutinize the way the policies were made and has concluded the government didn’t follow the law.
"McCafferty was appointed by former president Barack Obama. [Gallagher?] was appointed by Trump.
"The government is expected to pursue an appeal."
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#Resist! Judge halts enforcement of Trump administration’s anti-DEI orders in education
The ruling bars the administration from proceeding with its plans for a so-called “End DEI” portal and a certification requirement. It applies to any entity with ties to the plaintiff organizations.
By Steven Porter Globe Staff,Updated April 24, 2025, 1:03 p.m.
CONCORD, N.H. — "A federal judge in New Hampshire issued a preliminary injunction on Thursday blocking the Trump administration from following through on threats to #defund #schools that defy its directives on #diversity, #equity, and #inclusion.
"In an 82-page order, Chief Judge Landya B. McCafferty said the administration’s #AntiDEI interpretation of federal law, as expressed in a letter the US Department of Education distributed in February, fails to give teachers clarity about what exactly the government requires of them." 'When a law fails to provide ‘minimal guidelines’ governing its enforcement, it may sweep in so much conduct that enforcement decisions become based on the ‘personal predilections’ of the person or entity bringing the enforcement action,' she wrote, ruling that the plaintiffs are likely to succeed in proving the directives are unconstitutionally vague.
"McCafferty wrote that the February letter, in combination with the #EducationDepartment’s public statements about it and the launch of an '#EndDEI' portal, 'raise the specter of a public ‘witch hunt’ that will sow fear and doubt among #teachers lest they be publicly branded as peddlers of ‘divisive ideologies’ based on the Department’s — or even private parties’ — subjective assessments.'
"What’s more, teachers would face the risk of professional consequences whether they comply with the federal government’s anti-DEI directives or not, she added. The certification requirements for English teachers in New Hampshire, for example, require educators to consider #literature 'through various #CriticalLenses,' such as #gender, #ethnicity, #religion, or #SocioEconomic conditions, she noted.
"This lawsuit was first filed by attorneys with the National Education Association [#NEA] and the American Civil Liberties Union [#ACLU], who allege the administration is violating the #DueProcess and #FreeSpeech rights of teachers.
"Sarah Hinger, deputy director of the ACLU’s racial justice program, hailed Thursday’s ruling as a win for academic freedom.
" 'Every student deserves an education that reflects the full diversity of our society, free from political interference,' Hinger said in a statement. 'The federal government has no authority to dictate what schools can and cannot teach to serve its own agenda, and this ruling is an important step in reaffirming that.'
"The Center for Black Educator Development and six public school districts in #NewHampshire and #Vermont have since agreed to sign on as plaintiffs as well.
"State education commissioners were given until Thursday to submit certifications that their schools are complying with the federal government’s interpretation of the law, but McCafferty’s ruling bars the administration from proceeding with that certification requirement. It also bars the government from using its 'End DEI' portal as planned.
"The New Hampshire Department of Education required school districts and public charter schools to submit their certifications by last week, and most have done so, according to a list published on the state’s website."Rather than issue a nationwide injunction, McCafferty said the protections in her order apply to the plaintiffs in this case, their members, and 'any entity that employs, contracts with, or works with' at least one member of the plaintiff organizations.
"The NEA alone reports having 3 million members employed in a wide variety of educational settings, so McCafferty’s order could apply to a broad swath of entities.
"A federal judge in Maryland presiding over a similar lawsuit from another major labor union, the American Federation of Teachers, issued a similar order on Thursday.
"Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher wrote that she takes no position on whether the disputed policies are 'prudent or foolish,' but she must scrutinize the way the policies were made and has concluded the government didn’t follow the law.
"McCafferty was appointed by former president Barack Obama. [Gallagher?] was appointed by Trump.
"The government is expected to pursue an appeal."
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'#HandsOff' rally in #PortsmouthNH: Thousands slam #Trump and his policies
by Ian Lenahan
Portsmouth Herald
Updated 3:19 p.m. ET April 5, 2025PORTSMOUTH — "Large crowds of protesters gathered Saturday at "Hands Off" rallies in Seacoast New Hampshire and Maine and across the nation, speaking out against President Donald Trump and his administration's actions.
"Large crowds in downtown Portsmouth lined both sides of the length of Congress Street, spilling into side streets, exceeding expectations for city police.
Protesters have focused on issues like Trump's tariffs, Trump's actions to end protections for immigrants and transgender people, the dismantling of the Department of Education, cuts to the Veterans Administration, and layoffs of thousands of federal workers."Protesters in Portsmouth called for the Department of Government Efficiency to be dismantled, for the federal government to protect #teachers, public #school staff, #Abortionrights, #FederalWorkers, #WomensRights and #LGBTQ+ rights, labeled Trump “#orangeMussolini,” and called for preserving #Medicaid, #Medicare and #SocialSecurity.
“Hands off the Constitution,” one sign said. “Democracy is not for sale!”
Portsmouth crowd grows to thousandsRead more, view photos:
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/local/2025/04/05/hands-off-rally-portsmouth-nh-trump-protest/82762300007/Archived version:
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#ConcordNH #HandsOff rally!
Crowds gather in Concord, other New Hampshire communities for 'Hands Off!' rallies
https://www.wmur.com/article/hands-off-rallies-new-hampshire-4525/64395338
#NewHampshireResists #HandsOff2025 #April5th #BadDOGE #ResistFascism