
Edgar Lin
@edgarlin_wi
WI policy strategist & counsel, former public defender, aspirational rock climber and grill master, opinions are my own
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http://protectdemocracy.org 25-01-2016 14:22:37
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So proud to work alongside the remarkable democracy defenders Protect Democracy. Check out our new video!

A tale of two expulsions: The recent legislative expulsions in Tennessee and Arizona are drastically different, “both in their facts and in their implications for democracy.” Read our latest, from Louie Goldsmith & Sara Chimene-Weiss ⬇️: protectdemocracy.org/work/three-key…

Republicans vote down attempt to prevent more investigations like Gableman voter fraud inquiry jsonline.com/story/news/pol… via Laura Schulte

Last night was a vibe, Marquette Law School Lubar Center thru Marquette University & elevasianwi hosted #AAPIHeritageMonth Heritage Dinner, where over 250+ people attended while #breakingbread & devouring delicious bites from #VisitMKE #AAPI restaurants. #LivingUnapologeticallyAsian #RepresentationMatters


We built a tool for answering if a gov investigation of a political leader furthers the rule of law or is an abuse of power. Discerning the diff matters given mounting investigations in NY & GA, U.S. Department of Justice & on the HIll. protectdemocracy.org/work/investiga…

#MoMoMeeMKE #BreakingBread in support of elevasianwi #MKEAsianRestaurantWeek. Thanks again Kim & Tony for the hospitality. #visitmke Aaron Lipski David Marcus Edgar Lin Jim Villa Kristin Brey Peggy Williams-Smith Thomas Keeley Visit Milwaukee


This piece highlights a big risk in our election system (threats/harassment to our election workers), along with solutions (legislation to protect election workers) to target that risk Protect Democracy #Elections2024




Excellent piece from my Protect Democracy colleagues explaining what GA’s voter roll cleanup means! Gandalf 3000 Clint Swift


Most people assume No Labels will fail and might spoil things in Trump’s favor. True. But if they succeed —and actually win states— that could be even worse for democracy. (Yes, somehow it can be worse.) Amanda Carpenter & me in The Bulwark: plus.thebulwark.com/p/no-labels-ca…

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Yesterday’s SCOTUS decision *does not* preclude Trump from seeing trial before November, explains Kristy Parker, former federal civil rights prosecutor at the U.S. Department of Justice. Read why in this week's edition of ➡️ If you can keep it ⬅️ Subscribe to receive IYCKI weekly & for free!





As Protect Democracy’s Edgar Lin & JoAnna Suriani write for WI State Bar, the law is clear: certification is a mandatory, non-discretionary duty. Lawyers who advise clients to interfere with the certification process may face professional consequences: wislawnow.com/2024/10/electi…