Five or six years ago, I was in federal court on an evidence motion. I don’t remember the issue, the claim, or whether I was for or against the motion. What I do remember like it happened today is the exchange I had with the judge.An attorney for the opposing side made an accusation about my client’...

Summary

Chief Justice John Roberts is facing the consequences of the Supreme Court’s broad immunity grant to Trump, as the Trump defies judicial orders and undermines the legal system.

In a controversial move, Trump deported Venezuelan immigrants to an El Salvador prison, disregarding a federal judge’s order and claiming immunity under foreign affairs powers.

Roberts issued a rare statement defending judicial independence.

Trump’s efforts to impeach the judge and challenge legal accountability reflect an erosion of democratic norms, prompting urgent concerns over constitutional crises and the rule of law.

  • finitebanjo@lemmy.world
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    4 days ago

    Dems did a lot, and they always did so legally. Thinking that absolutely nothing happened under Biden or Obama is the lie that everyone wants you to believe.