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Indivisibles,

Today, the Supreme Court didn’t just err -- it declared war on American
democracy by giving the President of the United States the powers of a
king. 

The ruling in Donald J. Trump v. United States is nothing less than a
judicial coup. This is not jurisprudence; it is judicial tyranny
orchestrated by justices who have forsaken their oath to the Constitution
and shredded any pretense of neutrality to wield their collective power as
a political weapon for a far-right, extremist, authoritarian agenda. 

Here’s everything you need to know and what we need everyone to do next.

DONALD J. TRUMP V. UNITED STATES (AKA, HE REALLY CAN SHOOT SOMEONE ON FIFTH
AVENUE)

The Supreme Court has handed Trump a massive victory by ruling that
official presidential actions are immune from prosecution, effectively
shielding him from accountability for a number of potential crimes
committed while in office. It remains to be seen which charges against the
former president will survive further legal review -- but the truly
horrifying prospect here is how this ruling allows Trump -- should he win
reelection -- to wield power like a dictator and use the levers of
government to defy the law and attack political rivals.

Think impeachment remains a viable remedy? Under this ruling, Trump or a
future autocrat in his image could threaten or even harm Members of
Congress calling for the president’s removal. As long as they argue it's
an “official act” and have a loyal majority on the Court, there’s nothing
to stop them. Justice Sotomayor said it perfectly in her dissent:

“When he uses his official powers in any way, under the majority’s
reasoning, he now will be insulated from criminal prosecution. Orders the
Navy’s Seal Team 6 to assassinate a political rival? Immune. Organizes a
military coup to hold onto power? Immune. Takes a bribe in exchange for a
pardon? Immune. Immune, immune, immune… With fear for our democracy, I
dissent.”

This decision isn’t about protecting the presidency; it’s about protecting
Donald Trump and ensuring that the MAGA agenda remains untouchable.

Trump’s legal strategy has always been to delay his trials until after the
next election, hoping to win and potentially pardon himself. This ruling
plays directly into that strategy, delaying justice and undermining the
rule of law. The implications are staggering. By granting Trump this
immunity, the Court has not only placed the president above the law but
also set a precedent that will allow future presidents to evade
accountability for any misconduct under the guise of "official acts." This
decision paves the way for unchecked presidential power, making a mockery
of our legal system and eroding public trust in our institutions.

THE SUPREME COURT’S DESCENT INTO ILLEGITIMACY

The Supreme Court is no longer legitimate. It has devolved into a
shameless political hatchet, ruthlessly carving away at our rights and
constitutional order under the guise of justice. This isn’t just a poor
judgment; it’s the clearest indication yet that the Supreme Court has
become a MAGA institution, legislating from the bench to advance the
interests of a fascistic minority and a presidential candidate who has
called to terminate the Constitution.

Maybe we shouldn’t be surprised. Five of the nine justices were appointed
by presidents who lost the popular vote. The three justices appointed by
Donald Trump were confirmed by senators representing a minority of the
American people. And two -- Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett -- were
appointed through starkly undemocratic means, orchestrated by bad actors
willing to change the rules to suit their needs (Mitch McConnell’s lasting
legacy, that’s for sure). 

But, we can’t be complacent.

AND WHAT THE HELL WE’RE GOING TO DO ABOUT IT

So… what now?

You’re going to receive A LOT of emails today from A LOT of organizations
with different ideas on what should come next. Impeach Samuel Alito (this
is not going to happen). Impeach Clarence Thomas (also not going to
happen). Sign this petition declaring the Supreme Court illegitimate
(sure, but what does that do besides add your name to another email
list?). You’re going to hear a lot of speeches from politicians and read a
lot of fundraising emails. But, the reality is these asks either don’t
matter or will not save us (like the courts). 

Here’s the hard truth: This Supreme Court’s authoritarian vision is
incompatible with democracy. And for the next 126 days before the
election, we need to treat this like the emergency it is.

The only way that we can stop SCOTUS before they act further to snuff out
our rights, our bodily autonomy, and our freedom is to fight like hell to
retake our Democratic trifecta and for Democrats to stiffen their spines,
reform the filibuster, pass democracy reform, codify reproductive rights,
and expand the Court to unrig the MAGA supermajority disguised in judicial
robes.

Period. 

So today, we’re asking you to take a deep breath, roll up your sleeves,
and get to work. Because no petition is going to save us -- but we can
save us.

* Talk to your neighbors. We need to wake up the electorate. Take this
message to the streets. Illustrate the chilling reality -- that a
rogue Supreme Court is working as an arm of Trump’s MAGA agenda. Talk
to voters, explain the stakes, and mobilize them to get involved.
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all of the stops to turn out the vote this year, and we cannot succeed
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the election, and Indivisible volunteers are already working to reach
voters in battleground states and make this election a referendum on
MAGA extremism. We have the best volunteers, the most effective tools,
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All the alarm bells are ringing, folks. It’s up to us to save our
democracy. 

In unwavering solidarity,
Indivisible Team

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