John Paredes

Husband of @Jeffrey_Hannon. Counsel @protctdemocracy. Opinions are my own. He/him.

[Protect Democracy @protctdemocracy]

WHITE PAPER: A “zombie lawsuit” is a case that — by design — has no chance of succeeding before the election but serves as a pretext to overrule the voters afterwards. Counsel @ericjohnparedes explains why using these suits to challenge election results will fail. https://t.co/sYTlhDZhtG

[Protect Democracy @protctdemocracy]

“Zombie lawsuits” are part of a legal strategy that election deniers are using is to somehow convince a court to void *everyone’s* votes in a given jurisdiction after the election, if their candidate loses. @ericjohnparedes explains how this legal loophole works:

[Protect Democracy @protctdemocracy]

What is the Klu Klux Klan Act & why was it key to a federal jury finding the Texas “Trump Train” ringleader liable for using threats & intimidation? @jelley_blake, a lead communicator for the case, explains the ruling's importance and long term impact. https://t.co/ZpEADDNLmb

[Protect Democracy @protctdemocracy]

BREAKING: Federal jury finds "Trump Train" ringleader liable for committing acts of political intimidation in violation of state & federal law. This victory for our clients also reaffirms that all citizens are protected against politically motivated threats, intimidation & force.

[Protect Democracy @protctdemocracy]

Today, a jury awarded Ruby Freeman & Shaye Moss $148M in compensatory & punitive damages for the lies Rudy Giuliani told about their work in the ‘20 election.
Lies like those spread by Giuliani harm our election workers & threaten our democracy. https://t.co/xk7H4bjEIh

[Protect Democracy @protctdemocracy]

Trump shouldn't be allowed to delay trial bc of his non-existent immunity defense. Why?
1️⃣ There’s no legal basis for criminal immunity for a former POTUS
2️⃣ Constitution & decades of gov conduct confirm past POTUSes *are* subject to criminal prosecution
https://t.co/dHLRSLSHLx

[Protect Democracy @protctdemocracy]

“In the event we see more [political violence] around the 2024 election, it is critical that law enforcement understand that they have a role to play in preventing [it], and that they can be held accountable if they fail in this duty” said @ericjohnparedes https://t.co/l73hB5OBSH

[Texas Tribune @TexasTribune]

San Marcos settled lawsuit over law enforcement response to 2020 “Trump Train” incident. As part of the legal settlement, San Marcos police officers and professional staff must receive training on responding to political violence and voter intimidation.

https://t.co/VCz2EjN2PK

[Joaquin Castro @JoaquinCastrotx]

San Marcos settles lawsuit over 2020 ‘Trump Train’ bus incident https://t.co/r83mHqVdbx via @expressnews

[Protect Democracy @protctdemocracy]

Statement from counsel @ericjohnparedes via @McGeeReports for @TexasTribune

[Texas Civil Rights Project @TXCivilRights]

🚨BREAKING: The City of San Marcos & its police department are settling the lawsuit we filed against them alongside our partners at @protctdemocracy & @WillkieFarr for failing to respond to pleas for help from passengers on the Biden-Harris bus in 2020 🧵

[Protect Democracy @protctdemocracy]

Our own counsel @ericjohnparedes on the case and it's impact:

[Protect Democracy @protctdemocracy]

BREAKING: The city of San Marcos and its police dept have agreed to settle our case alleging they turned a blind eye to the so-called “Trump Train” engaging in political violence against passengers on the Biden-Harris bus in lead-up to the 2020 election. https://t.co/YOmJFS4SJh

[Jeff @Jeffrey_Hannon]

We lost Zabel one of our best friends suddenly yesterday. She was our next door neighbor, adopted Grandma, and Covid Podmate. At 84 she looked 65, and lived every day to the fullest. She was a Village icon, always dressed to the nines. She will be missed. RIP my sweet Queen.

[Alex Vindman 🇺🇸 @AVindman]

Lady Ruby and Shaye,

I know what it’s like to have the President of the United States attack me. Stay strong. We are better than him and we will prevail. Much love!

[John Paredes @ericjohnparedes]

Thank you so much to everyone who came and donated to our fundraiser for @ryderkessler! @Jeffrey_Hannon and I really appreciate your support. We had a blast, and Ryder and Lyra killed it :)

[Ryder Kessler @ryderkessler]

"The more I travel across the gravel
The more I sail the sea
The more I feel convinced to the fact
New York's the town for me"

Cole knew there's nowhere like NYC—now let's ensure it's the town for *everyone.*

Monday, come sing in support of the campaign!
https://t.co/O8W0VWX6RT

[Protect Democracy @protctdemocracy]

NEW: We filed an amicus brief in @NaacpOklahoma’s case challenging OK’s #HB1674, a law aimed at suppressing protesters lawfully exercising their #FirstAmendment rights to advocate for racial justice and police reform. (1/4) https://t.co/ppiudwNXqN

[Jeff @Jeffrey_Hannon]

@ericjohnparedes and I are hosting our first fundraiser on 4/25 6-9pm. It’s a Musical Monday-themed open mic event supporting @NYWFP endorsed & LGBTQ+ candidate @ryderkessler with the fabulous and talented drag pianist Lyra Vega. Buy your tix now! 🤗 https://t.co/USbScC5RoE