MaKade Claypool

husband & dad | byu law alumnus & legal nerd | arts lover

[MaKade Claypool @MakadeC]

Whatever your political persuasion, have to hand it to the VA Supreme Court for actually restoring fairness to elections in our state. A great way to celebrate the 250th anniversary of our independence from a regime that didn’t care about representation.
https://t.co/1HV50V4wZx

[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints @Ch_JesusChrist]

This Easter season, we remember the Savior’s ultimate act of love and His infinite Atonement and glorious Resurrection. Because of Him, we can find joy in every circumstance, peace in our trials, and hope that lasts beyond this life. As we celebrate His victory over death, let’s also share His #GreaterLove by lifting those around us.

[Dieter F. Uchtdorf @UchtdorfDF]

Your Father in Heaven hears you, knows you, and will never give up on you—so don’t give up on Him.

[MaKade Claypool @MakadeC]

This hits the nail on the head. Reforming our overly politicized country starts with overly politicized universities. So grateful for my time at @BYULaw and it’s culture of fostering free thinking and intellectual rigor without pressure to adopt predetermined political agendas.

[Orrin G. Hatch Foundation @OrrinHatch]

NEW: @WSJ op-ed from Senator Hatch in which he calls for a radical reformation of society’s leading secular institutions, including universities and newsrooms that have become hostile to free speech. #utpol
https://t.co/qydTaxbMuA

[MaKade Claypool @MakadeC]

First Newsom and now this...am I missing something or is the Court just plain wrong twice now? I can’t echo Justice Alito enough. COVID or not, constitutional rights are still protected. Religious freedom is no exception https://t.co/DwNnypYtEF

[MaKade Claypool @MakadeC]

A huge day for religious freedom. Happy to see @Scotus securing and restoring religious freedom as the Framers intended. (clarifying ministerial exception—https://t.co/V2wHWLAg4R; upholding religious exemptions to the contraceptive mandate—https://t.co/nXKuHNmP78)

[Orrin G. Hatch Foundation @OrrinHatch]

"The Little Sisters case was about a lot more than contraceptives and a group of Catholic nuns. It was about the right of religious persons everywhere to practice their beliefs freely without interference from the federal government." -OGH

Full statement from Hatch below:

[MaKade Claypool @MakadeC]

Happy Independence Day! I couldn’t say it better than this: https://t.co/PgzdBVEjvN

[MaKade Claypool @MakadeC]

My four year old today: “Dad, can we have avocado toast for lunch?” Apparently my toddler is more posh than me...

[MaKade Claypool @MakadeC]

An important study about how starting social distancing even one week earlier could have saved over 30k lives. But can’t forget how many lives were saved by starting these policies when we did. Unfortunately, don’t often see stats lauding govt efforts https://t.co/eo0zzTlk73

[MaKade Claypool @MakadeC]

So excited!!

[Robert Iger @RobertIger]

We’re thrilled to bring the extraordinary @HamiltonMusical to #DisneyPlus on July 3. In this very difficult time, this story of leadership, tenacity, hope, love & the power of people to unite against adversity is both relevant and inspiring. Thank you @Lin_Manuel!

[MaKade Claypool @MakadeC]

Case in point: https://t.co/yRIRJXK9Ae

[MaKade Claypool @MakadeC]

What a baselessly partisan (and pointless) move by @nytimes. Judge Griffith is among the most incredible men that I know. Having been in chambers I know how solemnly he treats his role as a judge and his family. Apparently @nytimes missed his regular discourses on civility.

[MaKade Claypool @MakadeC]

@KamalaHarris Unfortunately women’s health is not the only interest in this case. While women’s health should be a paramount concern, we also need to adequately balance and protect constitutional religious rights. Compromise and cost-are our only options.

[MaKade Claypool @MakadeC]

What a baselessly partisan (and pointless) move by @nytimes. Judge Griffith is among the most incredible men that I know. Having been in chambers I know how solemnly he treats his role as a judge and his family. Apparently @nytimes missed his regular discourses on civility.

[Chris Walker @chris_j_walker]

I was disappointed in @nytimes for running smear article on D.C. Circuit Judge Griffith yesterday. If they had done a bit more digging, it was pretty widely known in DC legal circles that the judge decided to retire last year due to spouse's health issues. https://t.co/ehXcwnNwjg

[MaKade Claypool @MakadeC]

@BLaw @KimberlyRobinsn The real question is how the court will treat Ramos as precedent ;)

[MaKade Claypool @MakadeC]

@jacobrexlee @BYULaw Congrats Jake! We’re so happy you joined us at BYU law. It wouldn’t have been the same without you!

[MaKade Claypool @MakadeC]

Insightful summary on the recent ⁦@Scotus Ramos decision.⁩ Not sure where I fall on the broader stare decisis principles, but certainly agree with the general longing for increased unanimity (and clarity). https://t.co/cvSLFOmkgH

[MaKade Claypool @MakadeC]

In the words of a wise pig—“That’s all folks!” A huge thank you to all who supported and mentored me through it all—and the biggest thank you to my better half. Law school is hard, but putting up with a spouse in law school is even harder! #BYULaw #BYUGrad #Graduation2020

[MaKade Claypool @MakadeC]

At first I thought dancing with my little daughter and kissing her hand would be the perfect daddy-daughter memory. Well, she caught on quick—now she teeters around all day, royally raising her hand in front of our faces...

[MaKade Claypool @MakadeC]

@ProfRobAnderson @BYULaw Haha perfect!

[MaKade Claypool @MakadeC]

A big thank you to @BYULaw for taking such good care of their graduating 3Ls! Nothing like a mug with all our faces on it to celebrate a wild three years with an even wilder ending!