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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsThis is a frightening sign of decay in our institution-a fedl judge's order is ignored.
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Mohammad Shahab Dehghani Hossein, 24, had been detained by Customs and Border Protection at Logan International Airport since arriving in the US on Sunday. Hosseins lawyers filed an emergency petition to block his removal Monday night, and Judge Allison D. Burroughs ordered a 48-hour stay.
But before that hearing took place, Hossein was flown to France, one of his lawyers, Susan Church, said Tuesday.
Kerry Doyle, one of Hosseins lawyers, called his removal an outrage. ... There seems to be some
At the scheduled hearing Tuesday morning, Judge Richard Stearns said the case was now moot, since the student was already out of the country.
There seems to be some history of CBP ignoring district court orders, which should concern the court, Doyle said during the hearing. She asked that Hossein be returned to the US, but the judge said there was little he could do now that the student was gone.
I dont think theyre going to listen to me," Stearns said.
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/01/21/metro/iranian-student-removed-us-before-court-hearing-lawyer-says/?s_campaign=bostonglobe%3Asocialflow%3Afacebook&fbclid=IwAR1DwFYdVQyxmBM_BJzqkf5ypqNF_lfRbGKKDe9ZZsB-Apb73Zaq8KTxYak
Bayard
(22,068 posts)Can you say, JAIL! That's what regular people get for ignoring a court order.
Mike 03
(16,616 posts)I hope this post is seen by a lot of people, and that this story doesn't get lost in the insanity of the news cycle.
Hermit-The-Prog
(33,342 posts)inwiththenew
(972 posts)delisen
(6,043 posts)TeamPooka
(24,225 posts)Pepsidog
(6,254 posts)Cosmocat
(14,564 posts)the norms have cracked, and like any crack it is only a matter of time until if falls in on itself.
Lonestarblue
(9,986 posts)Our last chance is Republicans in the Senate, but I do not believe they will stand up for the country. Either they fear Trump greatly, or they admire how much he has gotten away with and are just fine with utter corruption. I believe the evidence comes down on the side of corruption.
With acquittal, Trump and his entire administration will know that they are above the law and nothing can or will be done to them. No court order will be followed. Bill barr with prosecute no wrongdoing. We will have a truly lawless government that will be ordered to revolve around the narcissistic whims of one man.
I hope there is a chance to throw this bunch out of office in November, but I think the evidence from the compromised Georgia server that may have allowed voter data and votes to be changed is the tip of the iceberg. We know Republicans cheat to win, and we know Russia can and will hack voting machines. The combination may be hard to overcome. And with four more years of Trump, our republic is truly gone.
bluestarone
(16,929 posts)At the very least call the fuckers back to court and explain!!!
Pepsidog
(6,254 posts)maxsolomon
(33,335 posts)"Hosseins lawyers filed an emergency petition to block his removal Monday night, and Judge Allison D. Burroughs ordered a 48-hour stay.
But before that hearing took place, Hossein was flown to France, one of his lawyers, Susan Church, said Tuesday."
I don't think they'll pay any penalty.
calimary
(81,240 posts)He probably cant ever return to this country. I say probably because now we can defy court rulings. Its okay. The answer? Well, HE did it! How come I cant do it, too!!!
And if the objection is made that - but he can get away with it that because hes president?
First, it could be argued that he wasnt legitimately elected president because he got help from a sworn enemy of the United States of America.
second, a question for THEM, then: oh, so the president is above the law? I thought NO ONE is above the law, INCLUDING the president. Youre rewriting that, too, now, eh?
maxsolomon
(33,335 posts)So THEY outflanked the lawyers by acting quickly. Not Trump. Trump doesn't know about it.
Eventually, the student will be cleared to return.
sl8
(13,767 posts)alwaysinasnit
(5,066 posts)BamaRefugee
(3,483 posts)having to make that public. Did a tiny bit of research and it seems like the judge has made some less-than-progressive decisions before:
"Richard Stearns is not known for his intellect and was appointed by Bill Clinton because he was Clintons friend. The Wall Street Journal referred to him as Clintons Oxford University chum. Stearns also has a history of sentencing Blacks to excessive prison terms for non-violent crimes.
PRESS RELEASE: Judge Richard Stearns, a Bill Clinton ...
[link:https://shiva4senate.com/press-release-judge-richard-stearns-bill-clinton-appointee-issues-racist-judgement/|
the story on that link is pretty disturbing, I can't vouch for the source though
Moral Compass
(1,521 posts)Things now come down to who has the power to enforce their will.
Recall what Stalin said about the Pope, How many divisions does the Pope have? (This may be a misattribution).
If youre dealing with men and women of bad faith then only force will ensure their compliance.
Our system is not designed that way. Their is a core assumption built into our Constitutionthat those in government and bureaucracy are men and women of honor and good faith.
How naive and antiquated. Our republic died the day the Bush v Gore decision was handed down. It continues its slow death today but at an accelerated pace.
That which was implicit has now become explicit. The fabric of government is infested with those who hold the ideals of the Constitution in contempt.
uponit7771
(90,336 posts)... doesn't ... AND ... he loses most people will think he cheated anyway.
mnhtnbb
(31,386 posts)Is removed from office.
lsewpershad
(2,620 posts)uponit7771
(90,336 posts)... any?
Thx in advance for any input
dlk
(11,566 posts)...they are too feeble to be on the bench and should be removed. Litigants will always push the envelope. Its a judges duty to hold them accountable, with meaningful fines & time in jail, if necessary.
rickyhall
(4,889 posts)It may be time for The People to do the same. Can you say civil disobedience?
underthematrix
(5,811 posts)subpoenaed by the House should appear in the offices of the House managers.