Jim Townsend

Jim Townsend, an attorney, former congressional staffer and state legislator, is Director of @Levin_Center

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Check out @Levin_Center director @JimTownsend's column in today's @freep!

https://t.co/e549B5P0tL

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On this day in 1789, the first session of the United States Congress convened at Federal Hall, launching the new government created by the United States Constitution. The First Congress would soon pass the Bill of Rights — helping shape American democracy. #OnThisDay #America250

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"The White House and Immigration and Customs Enforcement should abandon this stonewalling which runs afoul of the U.S. Constitution and federal law," writes @Levin_Center director @JimTownsend.

Read more at @TheHillOpinion.

https://t.co/UJeLVbxDNs

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“Denying members of Congress access to facilities is a direct assault on our system of checks and balances. What [they] are trying to do now is to be part of a proud bipartisan tradition of...oversight by showing up," director @JimTownsend told @latimes.

https://t.co/0b73gBDLKt

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Statement by the Carl Levin Center for Oversight and Democacy of the Public Violence that Occurred in Minnesota on June 14, 2025
#MinnesotaAssassinations

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[Jim Townsend @JimTownsend]

I'm now on BlueSky at https://t.co/hCNCnouP4f. I hope you will follow me there!

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Looking forward to joining former Congressman Dave Trott on the radio to talk about the mission and work of the Levin Center! Today at 10:35 am!

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Listen to @Levin_Center director Jim Townsend live on @wjrradio this morning at 10:35am EDT!

https://t.co/Q9xKTx5Ten

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With @HouseGOP pushing to enforce the subpoena against Merrick Garland, @Levin_Center Director @JimTownsend has issued a statement on the AG’s possible arrest and why this has the potential to trigger a constitutional crisis. Full statement here: https://t.co/K8uD6XfUnn

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Join us May 10th to explore a user-centric approach to government & legislative oversight in a digital world with Jennifer Pahlka (@pahlkadot), SC Rep. Jeff Johnson, & Michael Brennan (@CivillaDetroit).

RSVP now for the virtual panel!

https://t.co/bnCnYDRQmH

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Join us May 13: maximizing user accessibility & ensuring program integrity & security in gov program design with Jen Pahlka (@pahlkadot), Michele Evermore, former deputy director of OUIM @USDOL; @JusticeOIG Michael Horowitz, & AK State Sen. James Kaufman.
https://t.co/x0HF0VyOgo

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Putting country (and the facts) before party.

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Cong. Mgmt Foundation report points out what we see in our oversight trainings with congressional staff – their powerful desire to collaborate across the aisle by putting country (and the facts) before party. https://t.co/zLRvW8f0eB

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Watch our D.C. director Elise Bean's testimony from yesterday's hearing before the Committee on House Administration's Subcommittee on Modernization! #oversight

https://t.co/uQ8B9iQu6d

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The State Oversight Academy is celebrating its first #anniversary this month! Check out a quick recap of what we've accomplished so far, and some exciting announcements for the year ahead!

https://t.co/ppOQNKM4qf

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Welcome, #teachers! The @Levin_Center is thrilled to partner with #MiCivics Coalition to host the MiCivics Civic Education Summit at @_WayneLaw. A great opportunity to connect and explore such an important topic: "Cultivating Civic Champions: Advancing Civic Curiosity & Joy."

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#Navalny died fighting for democracy in Russia. His courage & integrity serves as inspiration for all in that fight, not only by opposing authoritarian rule but fighting for fact-based governance. Our 250-year-old democracy is still – if we can keep it – the light of the world.

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A big @_WayneLaw welcome to our new 1Ls! Thanks for stopping by the Levin Center to chat with director @JimTownsend!

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Welcome @_WayneLaw students! Come see the @Levin_Center at the Wayne Law Fair this afternoon!

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We were so excited to meet all the new students at @_WayneLaw today! Thanks for stopping by and chatting with us!

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Listen to our newest FAST (Federal & State Tutorial) Class, feat. @KMiddlemass. She discusses her research into the public policies regarding reentry & recidivism rates. Listen on our site or on the Oversight Matters feed wherever you listen to podcasts!

https://t.co/BJ7HO8PeqD

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It's #NationalNonProfitDay! To celebrate, take a moment to explore our website and all the resources we have to offer!

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