I think that we need more voices out there explaining to people what’s happening in their country and in their governments.
Nick Brown
The Public Record
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July 17, 2026
What’s most relevant is the harm that is being done and the laws that were broken, and that’s why we take on this fight.
— Nick Brown
The state has the right to inspect private detention facilities like the one run by GEO and investigate complaints of unsafe and unsanitary conditions.
Today’s ruling reaffirms one of the most important principles in our democracy — there is no hierarchy to American citizenship.
To ignore or try to pretend that Callais was not issued would not really be a good faith argument on behalf of the people of the state of Washington.
It’s a horrible decision. It undermines the voting power of black and brown communities all across this country, including in Washington state. It really flies in the face of 40 years of precedent.
When we have a substantial change in the underlying case law that the original decisions were based on we think it’s important that the court follow the current standard and the current precedent.
The court’s order will encourage more parties to challenge this illegal executive overreach.
It’s American consumers and businesses that have ultimately paid for the president’s illegal tariff campaign.
The court enforced the long-standing constitutional rule that only States and Congress can regulate elections, not the Election Denier-in-Chief.
Today’s ruling is a huge victory for voters in Washington and Oregon, and for the rule of law.





