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Kid Berwyn

(25,109 posts)
Fri Jun 27, 2025, 10:30 AM Jun 2025

The Supreme Court is supposed to UPHOLD the Constitution, not take it apart.

Today is one for the History of Treason Books.

We the People need to have a talk with someone. Democrats! Any ideas?

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The Supreme Court is supposed to UPHOLD the Constitution, not take it apart. (Original Post) Kid Berwyn Jun 2025 OP
On positive side, we aren't bound by 5th Circuit, arguably most right-wing federal appellate court in the country. Silent Type Jun 2025 #1
Thank you! That is good news. Kid Berwyn Jun 2025 #2
The 5th Circuit has been knocked down a lot this term Sympthsical Jun 2025 #3
 

Silent Type

(12,412 posts)
1. On positive side, we aren't bound by 5th Circuit, arguably most right-wing federal appellate court in the country.
Fri Jun 27, 2025, 10:36 AM
Jun 2025

Washington — The Supreme Court on Friday limited the use of nationwide injunctions, reining in federal judges' ability to issue sweeping orders that have in recent years stymied implementation of policies from Republican and Democratic presidential administrations alike.

In a widely anticipated decision stemming from President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship, the high court said that universal orders likely exceed the equitable authority that Congress has granted to the federal courts. Justice Amy Coney Barrett authored the majority opinion for the 6-3 court, with the liberal justices in dissent.

The court said it will let the Trump administration partially enforce the president's executive order while proceedings move forward, but "only to the extent that the injunctions are broader than necessary to provide complete relief" to plaintiffs who can sue, Barrett wrote. The justices did not address the question of whether Mr. Trump's order was constitutional.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/supreme-court-birthright-citizenship-universal-injunctions/

Kid Berwyn

(25,109 posts)
2. Thank you! That is good news.
Fri Jun 27, 2025, 10:49 AM
Jun 2025

The SCROTUS Six are willing to push the line of destruction up to the edge — precisely 450 degrees.

Perhaps someone remembered Maj. Gen. Smedley Butler’s warning:

“There are only two things we should fight for. One is the defense of our homes and the other is the Bill of Rights.”

Sympthsical

(11,114 posts)
3. The 5th Circuit has been knocked down a lot this term
Fri Jun 27, 2025, 10:50 AM
Jun 2025

When even this Court is telling you, "Jesus Christ, slow your roll" you might need to reflect on some of your choices.

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