LawfareBlog examines the legal issues rising in the DOJ's filings to stop the dissemination of John Bolton's book about Trump: "This post explains the case and offers our initial thoughts. The big news to us about the government's case is that it's weaker than we expected. We should emphasize, however, that these views are preliminary and incomplete. The case implicates a complex and in some ways unsettled area of law; and the government hasn't yet even explained to Bolton which information in his book is allegedly classified (something that it's promised to do by this Friday, June 19, at the latest)." read more
The U.S. judge in the criminal case against President Donald Trump's former adviser Michael Flynn defended himself on Monday, saying it was proper to seek outside views on the Justice Department's request to drop a charge to which Flynn has pleaded guilty.
Lawyers representing U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan said in a court filing that he is not a "mere rubber stamp" and needed to carefully consider the department's "unprecedented" request. Democrats and former federal prosecutors have accused Attorney General William Barr of politicizing the criminal justice system to go light on Trump associates in key cases.
U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle ruled against a Florida law limiting the scope of Amendment 4, a 2018 ballot measure allowing most felons to vote. He called the law, which he mostly struck down, a "pay-to-vote system" read more
Jesus Christ.
The authority of the military to arrest and try anyone derives from the UCMJ. The Buffoon is not a person subject to the UCMJ. www.law.cornell.edu
The Texas Lt Gov was on Fox the other day stating ICU bed occupancy was 1200 out of 7200.
Your mistake, believing Dan Patrick.
If what he said "the other day" was true then it has gone downhill real d**n fast. As of today there are 1,333 ICU beds available in the state. apps.texastribune.org
US troops routinely vote by mail. Why can't the rest of America do the same?
Federal statutes specifically govern military voting by mail. www.fvap.gov There is no such statute for "the rest of America," so the states set the "time, place and manner" of elections. Most states have varying degrees of vote by mail. Only a few have none. www.ncsl.org
nteresting, I read where this is a bad panel for Judge Sullivan, it includes one of the Trumpiest of grossly unqualified Trump judges ...
I assume you're talking about Buffoon appointee, Judge Neomi Rao. She was rated "well qualified" by the ABA, its highest rating. https://www.judiciary.senate.gov/download/aba-to-graham-and-feinstein-on-rao-nomination
How can it be appealed?
This is not an appeal. It is a request for a writ of mandamus. Basically ordering an official to do that which he has no discretion but to do.
I'll stick with my original guess, the writ will be denied but the appeals court may rein in Gleeson's role a bit.
Kayleigh McEnany was living in Washington, but voted in Florida. Trump used an address he promised Palm Beach officials would not be a residence.
Based on the facts stated in the article the Mouthpiece is probably OK. The Buffoon is probably not.
"Therefore, legal residence is a convergence of intent and fact." www.google.com
"The 1030's era Hatch Act limits the sort of political activities that can take place in government facilities, like the White House. It also restricts White House staffers, who are on the federal payroll, from any campaign activities while they're 'on-the-clock'."
The Hatch Act does not apply to the President and Vice President. Whether or not it applies to high level executive branch staff is complicated and not at all clear. It would not apply to campaign staff. osc.gov|tabGroup31
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I'm not seeing instigation in the description of the events. Sounds to me like he was trying to avoid the confrontation. www.omaha.com
He invoked the "insurrection act" so he can deploy troops anywhere he wishes.
Uh no, he hasn't. While possible that he can, the conditions have not been met. See, "The President, the Military and Minneapolis: What You Need to Know" www.justsecurity.org
He invoked the "insurrection act" so he can deploy troops anywhere he wishes.
Uh no, he hasn't. While possible that he can, the conditions have not been met. See, "The President, the Military and Minneapolis: What You Need to Know" www.justsecurity.org
The government's filing in the case essentially says the judge has "no authority" to deny the motion to dismiss.
I think the government may find out the judge has some authority. Yet, the judge may have gone a little to far. The appeals court may cut back on some of the orders entered but will likely let Judge Sullivan continue his inquiry with limitations.
Judge Sullivan's filing. int.nyt.com
The government's filing. int.nyt.com
The government's filing in the case essentially says the judge has "no authority" to deny the motion to dismiss.
I think the government may find out the judge has some authority. Yet, the judge may have gone a little to far. The appeals court may cut back on some of the orders entered but will likely let Judge Sullivan continue his inquiry with limitations.
Judge Sullivan's filing. int.nyt.com
The government's filing. int.nyt.com
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Reminds me that you are a still a pos troll. I've never said such, not even close. Neither did the Court in Shelby.
And you still can't get it right, DA. It's section 4, the coverage formula, that was stricken. Section 5 is the remedy, preclearance.