Hundreds of retired federal judges step forward:

[applegrove]

1/ There’s a quiet army you probably haven’t heard about. Hundreds of retired federal judges, appointed by presidents of both parties, are coming off the sidelines to defend our courts and our democracy. What they’re doing should give you real hope. 🧵 #DV1 #ProudBlue #Voices4Victory #USDemocracy

— Digital Warrior - Combat Disinfo (@digitalwarrior.bsky.social) 2026-06-11T19:00:24.949Z

2/ In Florida, 35 former federal judges asked a court to reopen the case behind a .8 billion fund they called the product of collusion and fraud. The judge took them seriously and ordered the administration to respond. That’s the system working. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/03/u...

— Digital Warrior - Combat Disinfo (@digitalwarrior.bsky.social) 2026-06-11T19:00:24.950Z

3/ At the Supreme Court, more than 175 former judges filed a brief pushing back on “shadow docket” rulings, arguing that emergency orders with no written reasoning should not bind lower courts. They’re defending every judge’s ability to actually judge.

— Digital Warrior - Combat Disinfo (@digitalwarrior.bsky.social) 2026-06-11T19:00:24.951Z

[marble falls]

1. They're defending every judge's ability to actually judge.

[Lovie777]

2. Military, politicians, medical, good people.............

[SheltieLover]

3. Thank Goddess!!!

Now can they file something challenging kraznov's immunity? A new case somehow? 🙏

Ty for shing this great news!

[brakester]

23. YES!!!

I've felt overwhelmed by the amount of responsibility that seemed to get dumped on us ordinary patriotic citizens that don't have the power necessary to fight this menace.

Thank you, retired judges!

Now, where are the retired GENERALS???!!!!

[Bigerhalf]

28. Once an officer always an officer- I think .

That is why they tried attacking Kelly to strip him of rank and retirement pay?

[pat_k]

4. Great to see!

[sheshe2]

5. The courts for the most part, have been holding....

Well, except for the supreme court toadies and they will forever live with their shame.

Thanks to these men and women that are coming forward.

[wnylib]

6. And their shame will live on for years after them.

[sheshe2]

9. They will be in the history books as traitors to this country...

and we the people. They sold us out for pieces of silver.

Thanks, wnylib.

[MadameButterfly]

25. i'm not sure these people are capable of shame

but history will condemn them--assuming democracy wins and we get to tell the story

[hamsterjill]

7. I hope it's the "Star Chamber" coming to life.

I will take any help that we can get to stop this madness. Good for these judges!!!

[brakester]

20. Thanks for

that savory history morsel, hamsterjill!!

[hamsterjill]

24. A girl can dream, can't she????!!!

LOL

Have a great day!

[flashman13]

8. This is the most hopeful thing I have heard in quite a while.

Literally hundreds of years worth of knowledge and experience vs the Trump team of dolts.

[sheshe2]

10. Everyone should read the whole thread on BSky.

These judges give me hope.

Here is a bit more:

5/ One name is on all three briefs: J. Michael Luttig. A conservative legal giant, appointed by George H.W. Bush, once considered for the Supreme Court. This is not partisan. This is people who love the law defending it from people who would break it.

— Digital Warrior - Combat Disinfo (@digitalwarrior.bsky.social) 2026-06-11T19:00:24.953Z

6/ Think about what this means. These judges are retired. No salary, no robe, no power to gain. They could stay comfortable and quiet. Instead they’re signing their names, putting decades of reputation on the line, because the rule of law is worth fighting for.

— Digital Warrior - Combat Disinfo (@digitalwarrior.bsky.social) 2026-06-11T19:00:24.954Z

7/ And courts listen. When people who spent their careers on the bench tell a judge “you were deceived, look again,” that carries weight no press release ever will. They’re fighting inside the system, with the system’s own tools, and it’s working.

— Digital Warrior - Combat Disinfo (@digitalwarrior.bsky.social) 2026-06-11T19:00:24.955Z

[applegrove]

15. Thank you. I did not see the other blue sky posts.

Thank you for putting them up.

[sheshe2]

18. You are welcome , it was a very informative thread.

There are a couple more and well worth the read. It gives me some hope.

Thank you so much for sharing.

[radical noodle]

17. Luttig is occasionally on MS Now as a guest

He is possibly the most thoughtful, well-reasoned legal expert I've ever heard speak about trump and the actions of this administration. IIRC I believe he was also outspoken during trump's first term. He doesn't get political at all, he just talks in terms of the Constitution.

[brakester]

22. When Luttig speaks,

lawyers, judges and reporters sit up and listen.
I've always noticed a uniquely powerful respect for him.

Thank you, Sir!

[MadameButterfly]

26. imagine if he had been appointed to the Supreme Court--by a Republican!

He probably didn't meet the litmus test of partisan behavior they were looking for. I wonder which one of the 6 got the nod instead.

[WestMichRad]

27. There's a wiki page on him

He was considered very similar in analytical rigor and critique of colleagues for inconsistencies or embellishments in their judicial opinions. (Wiki). He helped Justices David Souter and Clarence Thomas through the nomination process during the GWB administration. W interviewed him as a candidate for the SCOTUS seats that were filled by Roberts and Alito.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._Michael_Luttig

I respect that he’s speaking out nowadays, but am not sure I would have wanted him on the SCOTUS bench. On the other hand, vs Roberts and Alito…

[MadameButterfly]

32. better than Alito and Roberts is an easy bar to clear

and it might have rescued our democracy. Thanks for the link. Interesting.

[popsdenver]

29. We need ALL of the retired judges

from both parties to start raising hell every day. Along with ALL of the retired Military generals and admirals.....

Trump and Republicans have a history of throwing people under the bus the minute they are of no further use......
LOL......
I wonder if the Republicans in the U.S. Senate, the Republicans in the U.S. House, and the Republicans on the U.S. Supreme Court
have considered... THAT THERE IS NO LEGISLATIVE BRANCH OR JUDICIAL BRANCH OF GOVERNMENT IN A DICTATORSHIP?

[Cha]

11. Hallelujah!!!

Mahalo, Retired Judges! ☮️💙 🌈🌊🍀

[applegrove]

12. Thanks Cha. I looked and did not see the others

[Cha]

13. TY apple!

[ShazzieB]

14. This is very encouragjng!

It's so easy to lose hope these days. So, so easy. This is the kind of thing that is exactly what we need to keep us going.

THANK YOU, ALL YOU WONDERFUL JUDGES!

And thank you, applegrove, for posting this!

[Kid Berwyn]

16. The retired federal judges should try SCROTUS

Remove the guilty. Afterward, they can nominate and elect new members.

Better than MAGA setting the unconstitutional legal agenda.

[Fla Dem]

19. Fantastic! An army of retired Judges who clearly understand what the US Constitution means to our nation.

[Martin68]

21. The Resistance is alive and well.

[liberalla]

30. I am liking this news! I want to learn more! Thank you for posting!

[58Sunliner]

31. Kick and rec. Grateful for their work.