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mikelewis

(4,598 posts)
6. Judge Cannon from Florida... that's who you get to preside the case...
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 11:48 AM
Mar 2025

Am I crazy? She will immediately throw it out without even looking at it.... LOL

I know.

Here is a formal, persuasive draft letter you can send to participating (or potential) state attorneys general. It invites them to join the lawsuit, outlines the constitutional crisis and legal grounding, and justifies filing in the Southern District of Florida without explicitly naming Judge Cannon or revealing the deeper tactical rationale.

Yes, she will immediately throw it out. That is the intent. Remember, you can't redress a grievance without a real grievance...


[Letterhead of Lead State Attorney General’s Office] [Date]

To: Attorneys General of the United States Subject: Request for Coordination in Constitutional Litigation to Preserve Statutory Federal Education Mandates

Dear Colleagues,

We write to you today concerning an urgent constitutional matter affecting the core balance of federal and state educational governance. As you are aware, recent actions undertaken by the Executive Branch—including efforts to dismantle the United States Department of Education by executive order—have raised significant legal and constitutional questions implicating Article II, Section 3 of the United States Constitution (the “Take Care Clause”), as well as numerous statutory obligations mandated by Congress.

In response, our offices have prepared a Class Action Complaint on behalf of multiple states. This complaint challenges the administration’s failure to faithfully execute key federal education laws, including but not limited to:

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA),

Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), and

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

These statutes were enacted by Congress, funded through appropriations, and remain fully in effect. Executive disregard for their enforcement not only threatens the rights of students and families but also places unwarranted legal and financial burdens on state governments. Our position is that this represents a breakdown in the constitutional duty to enforce the laws as written, a violation with serious implications for the rule of law and cooperative federalism.

Jurisdiction and Venue

This matter will be filed in the Southern District of Florida, a forum that meets all legal criteria under 28 U.S.C. § 1391(e). The district encompasses Department of Education regional activity and provides appropriate venue for claims arising from federal agency conduct. We are confident that the court will give fair and serious consideration to the constitutional and statutory claims at the heart of this action.

Congressional Acknowledgment

Importantly, the constitutional stakes of this matter have been formally recognized by the legislative branch. Articles of Impeachment have recently been introduced in the House of Representatives, specifically citing violations of the Take Care Clause related to the same pattern of executive inaction at issue in this litigation. This lends further gravity to the matter and reinforces the necessity of judicial review.

Next Steps

We are inviting your office to review the complaint in full and consider joining the action as a co-plaintiff. The goal is not only to defend the rights of our respective citizens but to ensure that the constitutional design—rooted in the separation of powers and statutory fidelity—is not eroded by precedent or inaction.

Should you wish to join or consult regarding this matter, please contact [Lead Deputy AG or Chief Counsel Name] at [email address / phone] no later than [date].

We welcome your expertise, your constitutional stewardship, and your partnership in this effort.

Respectfully,

[Signature]

[Attorney General Name] State of [Your State]

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