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Yesterday, we sounded the alarm about a threat that should concern every American: the coordinated MAGA campaign to take over our state courts — and silence the judges who protect our rights. If you were one of the many donors who stepped up — thank you. Your support means everything. Hours after we sent that message, we received chilling confirmation of what’s at stake: the Trump administration announced it is considering suspending habeas corpus — the constitutional right that protects people from being imprisoned without cause. |
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Yes, you read that right. Just after a federal judge in Vermont ordered the release of a Tufts University student from ICE custody based on that very principle, Trump’s chief policy advisor Stephen Miller told reporters that they’re now weighing the suspension of this core pillar of American freedom. Let’s be crystal clear: suspending habeas corpus is authoritarianism — plain and simple. We cannot let this happen. That’s why we’re fighting to keep strong, independent judges on the bench — starting with the three Democratic Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justices under attack in this year’s retention election. These judges have upheld the Constitution, blocked voter suppression, and stood firm against MAGA extremism. Now, they need us. Can you rush a donation right now to help us raise $100,000 to defend our courts and stop Trump’s takeover of the judiciary? |
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P.S. Haven’t seen yesterday’s message yet? Scroll down to learn why this fight is urgent — and why your help matters more than ever. |
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---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Defend Our Courts Date: Friday, May 9, 2025 Subject: Something Sinister is Planned for Pennsylvania
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Over the past 4 months of the new administration, we’ve seen what near unrestrained power looks like for MAGA when they control the Presidency, House, and Senate.
El Salvadorian torture prisons, DOGE taking a chainsaw to key departments & laying off 100k+ civil servants, and the ground work being laid for a Trump 2028 run.
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These are all stories from just the past 48 hours. |
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Local, state, and federal judges have been the only thing stopping the flurry of executive orders and initiatives flooding the zone - stifling Trump's agenda to dismantle the American constitution and legal system.
In response, Trump has planned a counterattack: Project 2026. He and his oligarch cronies plan to depose of the judges blocking Project 2025 & replace them with ultra-MAGA loyalists - by any means necessary.
Fearing recounts and legal challenges in 2026 and beyond, the focus of these efforts to remove judges centers around key swing states. That's why in April, Elon Musk pumped over $40 million into the Wisconsin Supreme Court race in a failed plot to buy Trump a Supreme Court Justice.
And it’s why far-right mega donors are already pledging to pump over $30 million into the November 2025 Pennsylvania Supreme Court retention race - an attempt to ensure Pennsylvania will not be a swing state in the 2026 midterms, the 2028 presidential where Trump plans to seek a third term, and beyond.
Defend Our Courts is sounding the alarm about the PA supreme court battle. No Democrats are talking about this race and the Republicans are assembling a war chest that will make Wisconsin’s spending look like a small town mayoral race. We can’t wait until the last minute to mobilize. Can we count on you to rush a donation to help Democrats prepare for what will be the biggest fight of the year?
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We need the entire movement on the frontlines of combatting the efforts to dismantle the legal system in swing state PA this November, lets get the word out.
We look forward to working alongside you. |
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Defend Our Courts Team |
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If you would like to make a contribution via check our mailing address is:
Defend Our Courts P.O. Box 45569 Philadelphia, PA 19149 |
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