Although it was later narrowed, the Supreme Court's 1866 repudiation of Civil War-era military commissions remains a bulwark against military authority wherever civilian courts are functioning
I think the term "Photoshopped" is universally recognized, similar to how "Googling" a topic is now part of our parlance. Perhaps a more-descriptive phrase to use is "digitally edited", as there are other excellent image-editing software packages aside from Photoshop (GIMP is one I highly recommend that is Open Source). But, "Photoshopped" rolls off the tongue a bit more easily, just as "Googling" is easier to say than "performed an Internet search of/for".
I learned a lot from today's 'Long Read' - maybe a future One First can expand a bit more on the term "Ex parte" as it is used in the legal world. Even after "Googling" it (LOL), I still am a bit fuzzy on the meaning.
Thank you, Steve, for another essay that clearly communicates interesting information that is pertinent to our present. Each week I learned something from you, and I truly appreciate it.
Hey Steve? Can you revisit this post in light of Trump’s military takeover in DC? How do you think Milligan might be used (dare I say, offensively) to address further extensions of this authoritarian step?
Contemplate this messaging from our new Gang of Three, Miller, Hegseth, and Vance.
The discussion of Ex parte Milligan highlights how important the balance between military authority and constitutional rights remains. It is interesting to see how the ruling shaped later debates about judicial oversight and individual liberty. For readers researching related public records https://arrests-al.org can provide another useful source of information. Historical legal decisions like this show why clear records and due process matter.
This is an interesting discussion of Ex parte Milligan and the limits placed on martial law. The case shows why constitutional protections remain important even during periods of national crisis. I especially found the distinction between military authority and civilian courts worth considering. For readers interested in public court information, https://wakecountycourtss.org can also be a useful topic to explore. Cases like Milligan remain relevant when discussing the balance between security and individual rights.
Your point that the 1866 Supreme Court repudiation remains a key check on military power is well‑made, and the observation about Alito’s grimace in a supposedly photoshopped class photo nicely illustrates how image tweaks can mislead. Anyone researching public archives will find the site at https://browardcountypropertyappraiser.org surprisingly clear and user‑friendly. I also like your push for “digitally edited” over brand‑specific lingo and the GIMP tip, which champions open‑source flexibility. The Long Read was enlightening, and I hope future One First articles will explore the terminology shift further.
I had no idea the class photo is photoshopped. Why on Earth is Alito grimacing like that then, were his eyes closed in all the other shots?
I think the term "Photoshopped" is universally recognized, similar to how "Googling" a topic is now part of our parlance. Perhaps a more-descriptive phrase to use is "digitally edited", as there are other excellent image-editing software packages aside from Photoshop (GIMP is one I highly recommend that is Open Source). But, "Photoshopped" rolls off the tongue a bit more easily, just as "Googling" is easier to say than "performed an Internet search of/for".
I learned a lot from today's 'Long Read' - maybe a future One First can expand a bit more on the term "Ex parte" as it is used in the legal world. Even after "Googling" it (LOL), I still am a bit fuzzy on the meaning.
Thank you, Steve, for another essay that clearly communicates interesting information that is pertinent to our present. Each week I learned something from you, and I truly appreciate it.
Suddenly very interested in the limits of martial law!
Most of the justices look like they've had a few and are quite goofy.
Hey Steve? Can you revisit this post in light of Trump’s military takeover in DC? How do you think Milligan might be used (dare I say, offensively) to address further extensions of this authoritarian step?
Contemplate this messaging from our new Gang of Three, Miller, Hegseth, and Vance.
https://www.threads.com/@marco.foster/post/DNlZPsBu64z?xmt=AQF0HDvPrmzhUvSGTjYRiA9M8wSJfm8n8kQm72gotjBwjQ
Thank you!
Michael
The discussion of Ex parte Milligan highlights how important the balance between military authority and constitutional rights remains. It is interesting to see how the ruling shaped later debates about judicial oversight and individual liberty. For readers researching related public records https://arrests-al.org can provide another useful source of information. Historical legal decisions like this show why clear records and due process matter.
This is an interesting discussion of Ex parte Milligan and the limits placed on martial law. The case shows why constitutional protections remain important even during periods of national crisis. I especially found the distinction between military authority and civilian courts worth considering. For readers interested in public court information, https://wakecountycourtss.org can also be a useful topic to explore. Cases like Milligan remain relevant when discussing the balance between security and individual rights.
Your point that the 1866 Supreme Court repudiation remains a key check on military power is well‑made, and the observation about Alito’s grimace in a supposedly photoshopped class photo nicely illustrates how image tweaks can mislead. Anyone researching public archives will find the site at https://browardcountypropertyappraiser.org surprisingly clear and user‑friendly. I also like your push for “digitally edited” over brand‑specific lingo and the GIMP tip, which champions open‑source flexibility. The Long Read was enlightening, and I hope future One First articles will explore the terminology shift further.