Washington DC: Supreme Court justices expressed surprise after their arrest this morning, as they believed that President Trump had their full support. As part of the Purge of The Disloyal, the justices face severe punishment for not following Dear Leader’s Will.
The trial is scheduled for tomorrow, February 10, and the executions will take place by firing squad in front of the Trump Monument (formerly Washington Monument) at 12:00 noon, February 11. As usual, the public is invited (required) to view the executions.
Seems to cynical me that the Supremes can have it both ways if they time it right. Delay rendering a verdict as long as they can, then find against Trump. That way they can say to both sides “We did what we could!”
I think the ruling comes before May and will uphold the 11th by an 8-1 vote, with Thomas voting not to sleep on the couch. IF they rule the other way, then tear down the Statue of Liberty, Washington Monument, and Lincoln Memorial. We will no longer deserve them. Fascism will come, never to leave.
Not what the media says. The hearing date is the week of April 22, and then it takes, at a minimum, weeks to rule.
Meanwhile, Colorado in-person early voting began two days ago with no Supreme Court ruling as to whether Trump votes can be counted.
I guess you could say that since the Justice Department took years after January 6 to indict, the courts are being at least as expeditious. Moriarty’s last post seems to argue against that, but I don’t know. From the SCOTUS POV, they may feel that they are acting quicker than normal.
Is Trump being handled more slowly than Robert Menendez?
No. Both fascism, and plain old authoritarianism, are unstable forms of government.
Not that I expect it actually WILL happen… but couldn’t the court hear the case on April 22, and then deliver a decision on April 23? Any expectation of “weeks” or “July” or whatever is just based on what they’ve typically done in the past, right? But I don’t think anyone can say there’s anything typical about the court, any more…
The experts I heard on MSNBC said a rapid decision is entirely possible and has precedent—i.e., Gore v. Bush. They likewise pointed out that scheduling arguments for April 22 is not a signal that they feel very rushed.
I don’t think that is correct. Individual rulings by a judge may be, and frequently are, appealed to a higher court while the trial is still ongoing. This is called an Interlocutory appeal. (Unless TV lawyer shows have lied to me), IANAL.
An interlocutory appeal (or interim appeal) occurs when a ruling by a trial court is appealed while other aspects of the case are still proceeding. The rules governing how and when interlocutory appeals may be taken vary by jurisdiction.
This. It’s not as if everyone doesn’t already know the correct, objectively empirical answer.
Best outcome would be for the court to hear from the America-hating fuckstick’s lawyer, and immediately say *Get the fuck out of this courtroom. You’re a disgrace to the concept of law. Ninety days for contempt of the country.”
(Actually, the BEST outcome would’ve been for that to have happened immediately upon them filing the appeal.)