Trump uses false voting claims to target ‘Democrat power center’

• President Donald Trump ordered ICE to target major U.S. cities, the “core of the Democrat Power Center," to punish his political opponents, citing election conspiracy theories that Democrats use undocumented immigrants to “expand their Voter Base.”

ABA sues Trump admin over law firm intimidation campaign

• The American Bar Association filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration on behalf of its members Monday, aiming to stop Trump’s campaign to intimidate law firms. The organization criticized Trump's actions as "unprecedented and uniquely dangerous" to the integrity of the legal system.

Michigan GOPers target Jocelyn Benson, sow denialism for 2026

• Michigan Republicans filed three articles of impeachment against Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (D) based on conspiracy theories surrounding recent elections. Democrats say it's an early effort to sow discord for the 2026 midterm elections. 

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The latest on North Carolina’s congressional redistricting 

• Trial began today in a lawsuit claiming that North Carolina's congressional map intentionally discriminates against Black and Latino voters. Republicans currently hold 10 of the 14 congressional seats in the closely divided state.

Leah Litman: The Supreme Court is powered by GOP lies and bad vibes 

• As Republicans work on betraying the American people, Democrats are finding a path forward. "Strict Scrutiny" host and Michigan Law Professor Leah Litman joined Marc to discuss the Supreme Court’s long game, teaching constitutional law during a constitutional crisis, and the search for the Democratic Joe Rogan. 

Hearing coming up tomorrow

• The 9th Circuit will hold a hearing Tuesday on the government's request to halt the order blocking Trump's federalization of the California National Guard.