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Saviolo

(3,268 posts)
Sat Jul 18, 2020, 09:24 AM Jul 2020

DHS Under Boss: We're Taking This National

Source: Talking Points Memo

When asked about calls for an investigation into DHS police tactics in Portland, Oregon, Acting Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Ken Cuccinelli tells NPR not only are they not going to stop but they want to take the tactics nationwide.

Well, we are – we welcome – the more investigations, the better. With as much lawbreaking is going on, we’re seeking to prosecute as many people as are breaking the law as it relates to federal jurisdiction. That’s not always happening with respect to local jurisdiction and local offenses. But, you know, this is a posture we intend to continue not just in Portland but in any of the facilities that we’re responsible for around the country.


Read more: https://talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/dhs-under-boss-were-taking-this-national



There it is. That is an actual fascist police state right there.
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DHS Under Boss: We're Taking This National (Original Post) Saviolo Jul 2020 OP
Now we'll see what we're made of. Because if we accept this, we can kiss it all goodbye. nt Mike 03 Jul 2020 #1
Exactly. Texin Jul 2020 #26
Dead on. Ligyron Jul 2020 #27
You nailed it! burrowowl Jul 2020 #77
And how do we not accept this? NoRWNJ Jul 2020 #91
Almost Exclusively in Democratic Areas No Less modrepub Jul 2020 #2
To be fair, there aren't all that many urban Republican areas HotTeaBag Jul 2020 #49
Wrong move . . . Iliyah Jul 2020 #3
I can tell you this as someone who lives in an area with a number of cult members Rural_Progressive Jul 2020 #62
It's a prelude to shutting down the Election... Tommymac Jul 2020 #74
Considering the sacrifices people Rural_Progressive Jul 2020 #79
Cuccinelli has failed upward so often he could be an honorary Trump family member. Oh wait, I guess dameatball Jul 2020 #4
Got that right. HotTeaBag Jul 2020 #50
Looks like Blackwater got a new fat contract? pwb Jul 2020 #5
I think you mean from their puke family. Saviolo Jul 2020 #6
😮🤬 oh my heavens. nt Karma13612 Jul 2020 #68
Nacht und Nebel sarge43 Jul 2020 #7
k and r Champp Jul 2020 #19
We showed this documentary as part of a history class. pazzyanne Jul 2020 #32
Who were the people taken, where are they, what is happening to them? sarge43 Jul 2020 #41
trmp admin trying to create issues so they ca npoint at it. I am hoping ACLU is gearing beachbumbob Jul 2020 #8
ACLU is getting involved in OR, yes. Saviolo Jul 2020 #12
trump is going to do this across america, I suspect in bluestates/blue cities to create a wedge beachbumbob Jul 2020 #17
They're doing this to get ready for the election. BComplex Jul 2020 #40
Exactly- The timing points right towards the election, and post-election. NBachers Jul 2020 #56
You mean Trump's genocide. olddad65 Jul 2020 #72
Speaking of the ACLU...give what you can..please Thekaspervote Jul 2020 #18
Thanks for the reminder. Just donated! ananda Jul 2020 #30
Monthly 👍🏻 BlueIdaho Jul 2020 #37
Card-carrying member klook Jul 2020 #54
Rt.. TY! #ACLU Cha Jul 2020 #89
They should start with Trump. GeorgeGist Jul 2020 #9
In my view this is not an enforcement action, it is a deliberate provocation bucolic_frolic Jul 2020 #10
+1 Thank you. nt PufPuf23 Jul 2020 #70
K&R onetexan Jul 2020 #87
Cuccinelli needs to step on an ied. LiberalFighter Jul 2020 #11
Yes, please! VA_Jill Jul 2020 #65
Use his own words against them in court! bluestarone Jul 2020 #13
HELLO.... louzke9 Jul 2020 #14
About the same time the federal stockpile of PPE intheflow Jul 2020 #25
NEWSFLASH TO...... louzke9 Jul 2020 #33
That's the point, louzke9. He's gearing up for the election. BComplex Jul 2020 #42
They can't "step in and remove" him now. That's not how it works. Jedi Guy Jul 2020 #85
What they can do is tell the House "send one over and we'll vote to convict"... JHB Jul 2020 #95
I don't foresee ol' Mitch suddenly changing his stripes, alas. Jedi Guy Jul 2020 #96
Are "Proud Boys" and white supremacists undergoing this... SergeStorms Jul 2020 #15
I worry Rebl2 Jul 2020 #16
Kansas City isn't a border city, so it would be a stretch for border control to do it. LiberalArkie Jul 2020 #22
Are you saying Oregon is Rebl2 Jul 2020 #24
This is what they are operating under. CBP can do just about anything in the border control zone LiberalArkie Jul 2020 #29
NOTICE THIS AREA... louzke9 Jul 2020 #35
I Agree, but they are operating with the federal protective rules in border control zones. LiberalArkie Jul 2020 #38
I remember it well, LibArkie. BComplex Jul 2020 #43
Just like in Putin's Russia nt MrsCheaplaugh Jul 2020 #81
The American Himmler mountain grammy Jul 2020 #20
Trial run for November. Lonestarblue Jul 2020 #21
I think what Trump might do is Dan Jul 2020 #88
TPM should know the correct term isn't 'Under Boss' House of Roberts Jul 2020 #23
The house should impose a blockaide on DHS funding immediately. Texin Jul 2020 #28
Congress should cut all funds for these mercenaries vlyons Jul 2020 #31
It's coming. Shooting them. Grins Jul 2020 #34
They already shot one protester in the head with a rubber bullet. That can cause permanent brain BComplex Jul 2020 #44
Ummm, I didn't mean shooting protestors.... Grins Jul 2020 #73
The right screamed over "jade helm" which was nothing but a training exercise Javaman Jul 2020 #36
What are the so-called "libertarians" saying about this? DBoon Jul 2020 #58
"On Tyranny" by Timothy Snyder cp Jul 2020 #39
Detaining people on "suspicion". All they need is... Grins Jul 2020 #45
The gun stores are still open, people NickB79 Jul 2020 #46
+1000000 roamer65 Jul 2020 #48
On what authority are you "taking this national"? George II Jul 2020 #47
Democratic leaders need to be zentrum Jul 2020 #51
Voter intimidation in the cities. Captain Zero Jul 2020 #52
This sounds very expensive. Maybe somebody should cut the purse strings. Just sayin'. crickets Jul 2020 #53
'A picture worth a thousand words' denem Jul 2020 #55
I'm from Virginia. Trust me maxrandb Jul 2020 #57
Again, a new low Lulu KC Jul 2020 #59
Maybe do something like deputise all Portland residents (and other cities too) to protect against SWBTATTReg Jul 2020 #60
These maniacs really do want to start a hot civil war. n/t MrModerate Jul 2020 #61
This doesn't relate to federal jurisdiction paleotn Jul 2020 #63
We must hold these people accountable for deprivation of civil rights Yeehah Jul 2020 #64
Kenny better have a damn deep bunker to hide in. Ford_Prefect Jul 2020 #66
The first person who dies from one of these "disappearings" Karma13612 Jul 2020 #67
Upside down & Backwards Nortbnd101 Jul 2020 #76
Throwing people into the close confines of jail? Bayard Jul 2020 #69
If they show up in Chicago, "thoughts and prayers". nt Progressive Jones Jul 2020 #71
This message was self-deleted by its author marie999 Jul 2020 #75
So let me get this straight.............this asshole is a libertarian and he and others of this turbinetree Jul 2020 #78
Remember this? Cuccinelli isn't even supposed to have authority and anything he does mahina Jul 2020 #80
Was this what Trump meant when he said we have surprises in store for the next 8 weeks? progressive nobody Jul 2020 #82
The start? Saviolo Jul 2020 #83
True but this is a little more frightening and direct than before progressive nobody Jul 2020 #84
We won't forget who you are and what you said and did pecosbob Jul 2020 #86
Angry about Portland? Remember none of the DHS leaders were Senate confirmed. Cha Jul 2020 #90
How about we take the rioting National and park it outside... Hotler Jul 2020 #92
K & R N/T w0nderer Jul 2020 #93
Thanks, Putin. Kid Berwyn Jul 2020 #94
 

HotTeaBag

(1,206 posts)
49. To be fair, there aren't all that many urban Republican areas
Sat Jul 18, 2020, 11:30 AM
Jul 2020

in which to deploy their troops so there's that.



Iliyah

(25,111 posts)
3. Wrong move . . .
Sat Jul 18, 2020, 09:28 AM
Jul 2020

even young Whites will not accept this.

Since shithole is so concerned about his re-election, this should be a red light warning sign against this, but alas, republicans are totally insane and drunk with power and money.

Rural_Progressive

(1,105 posts)
62. I can tell you this as someone who lives in an area with a number of cult members
Sat Jul 18, 2020, 01:35 PM
Jul 2020

this is exactly the sort of action that want taken.

What I don't understand is how the administration thinks that catering to a little more than 25% of the population is going to propel the great orange blob to victory.

Tommymac

(7,263 posts)
74. It's a prelude to shutting down the Election...
Sat Jul 18, 2020, 02:40 PM
Jul 2020

or so he hopes. He won't need to win if there is no Vote.

If the majority of the People abhor this act, but let it go on, we will be in the same boat as Germany was in the 1930's.

Our Senators and Representatives, Our Judges and Beuracrats, ALL MUST act NOW to stop this action COLD if The USA has any chance to remain a Republic.

Rural_Progressive

(1,105 posts)
79. Considering the sacrifices people
Sat Jul 18, 2020, 05:36 PM
Jul 2020

like Cummings and Lewis made in their lifetimes and the way RBG is hanging in there it's the least we can do.

dameatball

(7,380 posts)
4. Cuccinelli has failed upward so often he could be an honorary Trump family member. Oh wait, I guess
Sat Jul 18, 2020, 09:30 AM
Jul 2020

he sort of is already.

 

HotTeaBag

(1,206 posts)
50. Got that right.
Sat Jul 18, 2020, 11:32 AM
Jul 2020

Complete and utter waste of space, 100% beholden to Trump and 100% expendable - which is what makes him so dangerous.

pazzyanne

(6,518 posts)
32. We showed this documentary as part of a history class.
Sat Jul 18, 2020, 10:37 AM
Jul 2020

It left a BIG impression on everyone present, including me. No one can tell me that the Holocaust did not happen after viewing that film. Scares me to think that this could be coming to the USA if we are not diligent.

 

beachbumbob

(9,263 posts)
8. trmp admin trying to create issues so they ca npoint at it. I am hoping ACLU is gearing
Sat Jul 18, 2020, 09:37 AM
Jul 2020

up for a fight as well as state and local officials

Saviolo

(3,268 posts)
12. ACLU is getting involved in OR, yes.
Sat Jul 18, 2020, 09:40 AM
Jul 2020



@ACLU

BREAKING: The @ACLU_OR is taking federal authorities in Portland, Oregon, to court.

This is a fight to save our democracy. These federal agents must be stopped and removed from the city.
 

beachbumbob

(9,263 posts)
17. trump is going to do this across america, I suspect in bluestates/blue cities to create a wedge
Sat Jul 18, 2020, 09:54 AM
Jul 2020

issue to deflect from COVID and his failing response to it.

not going to work

BComplex

(7,979 posts)
40. They're doing this to get ready for the election.
Sat Jul 18, 2020, 11:09 AM
Jul 2020

That's why it's "going national". This is russia/putin. He's the one that is coaching trump. And our democracy has NEVER been prepared for this kind of take-over....BECAUSE WE'RE A "FREE" COUNTRY!!!!

Who knew we had these kinds of holes in our constitution? Biden has to start plugging these holes the first day he gets in.... IF he gets in.

klook

(12,134 posts)
54. Card-carrying member
Sat Jul 18, 2020, 12:12 PM
Jul 2020

and a long-time supporter. Thanks for the support. The ACLU is one of the most important allies we have.

bucolic_frolic

(42,663 posts)
10. In my view this is not an enforcement action, it is a deliberate provocation
Sat Jul 18, 2020, 09:37 AM
Jul 2020

perhaps to see how far they can push it, or to foment pushback so they can crack down further on civil rights, and declare martial law which would roil the elections. Expect to see more of these tactics and provocations.

intheflow

(28,403 posts)
25. About the same time the federal stockpile of PPE
Sat Jul 18, 2020, 10:11 AM
Jul 2020

Last edited Mon Jul 20, 2020, 08:27 PM - Edit history (1)

was being confiscated for, as Jared put it, "us, the federal government."

BTW, check out those high-quality face masks on the troops. You know they're marching against masks while off duty. But it makes for a stylish, updated KKK look.

louzke9

(296 posts)
33. NEWSFLASH TO......
Sat Jul 18, 2020, 10:37 AM
Jul 2020

KENNY, NO ONE has been arrested in Portland. They even grabbed up some poor shmuck minding his own business WALKING HOME. He said there was no paperwork in the incident No arrest or release documentation. Not charged with any crime as a protestor or a looter. Big mistake. How is DHS going to defend themselves in court if they aren't actually arresting anyone who is allegedly committing a crime. Explain that to a judge when the judge asks DHS why did they pick this person off the street? If they were committing a crime, why did DHS let them go. BUT to me this looks like a DRY RUN for when Trump VOIDS the election claiming VOTER FRAUD. The Admin. with Trump's well placed cronies, is preparing to arrest all the PROTESTORS THEN! It won't be DHS/Custom agents patrolling the streets, it will be Erik Prince's hired mercenaries! BE PREPARED. This is just the beginning. Trump will try anything to stay in the White House.

BComplex

(7,979 posts)
42. That's the point, louzke9. He's gearing up for the election.
Sat Jul 18, 2020, 11:12 AM
Jul 2020

The fucking REPUBLICAN RULED SENATE needs to step in and remove this asshole from office now. NOW.

Jedi Guy

(3,171 posts)
85. They can't "step in and remove" him now. That's not how it works.
Sat Jul 18, 2020, 10:14 PM
Jul 2020

If the House impeaches him again and sends articles to the Senate, then they can vote to convict and remove him from office. Otherwise, all the Senate/Senators can do is use their bully pulpit and speak out against him.

The only immediate way to remove him from office would be via the 25th Amendment. I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for that if I were you.

JHB

(37,128 posts)
95. What they can do is tell the House "send one over and we'll vote to convict"...
Mon Jul 20, 2020, 07:40 AM
Jul 2020

...but then again, it's not so much "they" as "Mitch." Unless he jumps ship it'll be a no-go.

Jedi Guy

(3,171 posts)
96. I don't foresee ol' Mitch suddenly changing his stripes, alas.
Mon Jul 20, 2020, 10:17 AM
Jul 2020

Even if a miracle did happen and Trump was impeached and convicted, that still leaves Pence in charge. I'm not convinced he'd be any better than Trump. He'd simply be a different flavor of awful. Unfortunately we're doomed to watch this trainwreck until January, when we'll hopefully have a decent, honest man calling the shots again.

SergeStorms

(18,882 posts)
15. Are "Proud Boys" and white supremacists undergoing this...
Sat Jul 18, 2020, 09:47 AM
Jul 2020

"cleansing" like anti-fascist protestors, or have they been immune to the efforts of the secret police? That would be a great big "tell" of what these storm troopers intemtions really are.

Rebl2

(13,303 posts)
16. I worry
Sat Jul 18, 2020, 09:51 AM
Jul 2020

the next stop is Kansas City, MO. They are sending over 200 agents to help fight crime. What’s that going to look like? Are they going to stay behind the scene and help police investigate the many murders KC is experiencing this year and last.? Or are they really coming here to do what they are doing in Portland and round up protestors. I find it interesting that they didn’t alert the Mayor of KC that they were going to do this. Gov. Parson took it on him self to ask trump for help.

Rebl2

(13,303 posts)
24. Are you saying Oregon is
Sat Jul 18, 2020, 10:10 AM
Jul 2020

a border city? You mean it borders Canada? Look at a US map. It does not. It does border CA, Idaho, Washington and Nevada.

louzke9

(296 posts)
35. NOTICE THIS AREA...
Sat Jul 18, 2020, 10:50 AM
Jul 2020

INCLUDES MANY MAJOR CITIES, where no doubt protesting would break out should Trump try to claim the November election result VOID due to VOTER FRAUD!. Behind this seemingly random and ridiculous exercise in a cold and calculating plot! Always look below the surface. Nothing is done by Trump without a purpose.

LiberalArkie

(15,686 posts)
38. I Agree, but they are operating with the federal protective rules in border control zones.
Sat Jul 18, 2020, 10:59 AM
Jul 2020

The protesters (or whoever) did wrong by defacing a federal building.

When I was a kid protesting in the 60's and 70's it was known not to touch or even walk on the sidewalk of a post office or federal building. They would come out like hornets and get ya. Always lost in court. Judge: were you on federal property?
No I was on sidewalk in front of post office.
Judge: you were on federal property then. Did you have permission to be on federal property?
No I was just walking on the sidewalk.
Judge: Then you did not have permission.

And away it went.

BComplex

(7,979 posts)
43. I remember it well, LibArkie.
Sat Jul 18, 2020, 11:14 AM
Jul 2020

They can create "rules" so that, one way or another, they can pretty much arrest anyone for anything.

Lonestarblue

(9,878 posts)
21. Trial run for November.
Sat Jul 18, 2020, 10:01 AM
Jul 2020

Since the military did not cooperate, Trump turned to other sources for his Gestapo troops. He will occupy as many Democratic states as possible, claim election fraud, and appoint himself the winner in November. We most stop this now, or we have truly lost the country.

Dan

(3,524 posts)
88. I think what Trump might do is
Sun Jul 19, 2020, 01:22 AM
Jul 2020

Force the U. S. Military to take up arms against him - and DHS.

Before Trump leaves office, I suspect that people are going to die.

And, I suspect that the head of the DHS will do time in jail for crimes against humanity. I haven’t forgotten about the children in cages.

Texin

(2,585 posts)
28. The house should impose a blockaide on DHS funding immediately.
Sat Jul 18, 2020, 10:19 AM
Jul 2020

Shut them down. Begin with the jake-legged "Acting" Director of DHS and the "Acting Deputy Director, and then defund anything that isn't directly related to protecting US borders and air safety.

Grins

(7,132 posts)
34. It's coming. Shooting them.
Sat Jul 18, 2020, 10:46 AM
Jul 2020

At some point it is going to happen.

Get'em mad enough and people are going to get tired of being pushed around by police and are going to start to use THEIR "2nd Amendment remedies" on police, ICE, or whatever. (What? You thought those were only for white people?) You keep pushing and increasing force "in any of the facilities that we’re responsible for around the country" and it is bound to happen.

You can see it beginning already in Los Angeles, New York and, in early July, at Stone Mountain, Georgia. And when that happens, that's when the anarchy will begin and Putin will fall over laughing.

So, thanks Cuccinelli. And the entirety of the GOP. And "the base" that elected them. And you too, NRA! This is all on YOU!

BComplex

(7,979 posts)
44. They already shot one protester in the head with a rubber bullet. That can cause permanent brain
Sat Jul 18, 2020, 11:15 AM
Jul 2020

damage.

Grins

(7,132 posts)
73. Ummm, I didn't mean shooting protestors....
Sat Jul 18, 2020, 02:37 PM
Jul 2020

I wasn't clear: I meant shooting the police and other law "enforcement".

I got an email in late June from people I know on the Reich, bitching and screaming about a group of black men in Los Angeles organizing and training WELL-ARMED black men to fight back after the murder of black men around the country and the government not doing much about it; you know, to use their "2nd Amendment remedies". The people who sent me that email didn't think "2nd Amendment remedies" included these men.

Two weeks ago, on the 4th of July, nearly a THOUSAND well-armed black panthers (part of NFAC, the Not Fucking Around Coalition) marched in protest at Stone Mountain Georgia, a popular gathering site for the KKK, daring anyone to stop them. (Fun side fact: They got the the Stone Mountain police to escort them as they exercised their "constitutional right to carry." ) Here is a photo:



Look at the weapons they are carrying. These are not happy campers. The Reich-wing has demanded complete access to guns anywhere and everywhere as a constitutional right to defend themselves against government. Well, now they have it.

(Looking at that photo do you think Ted Cruz would say they are just exercising their "Second Amendment (rights that are) the ultimate check against governmental tyranny"?)

My argument is after decades of the Reich-wing set saying guns are for the people to defend themselves against government, something is going to give.

* Oddly, none of the Proud Boys nor Boogaloo Bois made an appearance!

Javaman

(62,439 posts)
36. The right screamed over "jade helm" which was nothing but a training exercise
Sat Jul 18, 2020, 10:53 AM
Jul 2020

And her we are; an America version of the stazi and the right wing sits on their hands and cheers them.

Pro tip: the stazi didn’t give a shit whether you supported the East German govt or not; they rounded up anyone they didn’t like.

DBoon

(22,285 posts)
58. What are the so-called "libertarians" saying about this?
Sat Jul 18, 2020, 12:59 PM
Jul 2020

I try very hard but can only hear crickets chirping in the distance

cp

(6,541 posts)
39. "On Tyranny" by Timothy Snyder
Sat Jul 18, 2020, 11:05 AM
Jul 2020

Small but powerful book. Got it from my public library, then bought my own copy. Highly recommend!
His first rule, of twenty, is 1. Do not obey in advance.

Grins

(7,132 posts)
45. Detaining people on "suspicion". All they need is...
Sat Jul 18, 2020, 11:19 AM
Jul 2020

Detaining people without warrants, merely on "suspicion". All they need are the brown shirts. Or red coats.

crickets

(25,896 posts)
53. This sounds very expensive. Maybe somebody should cut the purse strings. Just sayin'.
Sat Jul 18, 2020, 12:10 PM
Jul 2020

Congress has been way too quiet on this.

maxrandb

(15,188 posts)
57. I'm from Virginia. Trust me
Sat Jul 18, 2020, 12:35 PM
Jul 2020

Hades had to dig deep under Hell's landfill to find Cuccinelli.

He gives scum a bad name.

Lulu KC

(2,547 posts)
59. Again, a new low
Sat Jul 18, 2020, 01:15 PM
Jul 2020

and this one looks like what I thought the lowest might be. I'm not superstitious, but I'm almost afraid to say that out loud. I have had an image of tanks in the streets. We're getting too close. Again, will the members of the military with a conscience stage some kind of bizarre coup?
I really hate it when the daily news reads like fiction. A horrible kind of fiction that I'd never take off the shelf.

SWBTATTReg

(21,856 posts)
60. Maybe do something like deputise all Portland residents (and other cities too) to protect against
Sat Jul 18, 2020, 01:27 PM
Jul 2020

these federal thugs, especially since they're not identifying themselves or serving any warrants etc.

I don't understand how these thugs can come into neighborhoods and just pluck people off the streets w/o a clear cause. This is unconstitutional probably despite rump's emergency declaration too. These thugs under Barr tried to get something passed where they could hold someone w/o charging them immediately w/ anything and the House said NO (under Pelosi).

Barr is acting like he's got such approval and is arresting anyone / everyone w/o cause or reason, still.
---snip snip---
March 21, 2020
The Justice Department has quietly asked Congress for the ability to ask chief judges to detain people indefinitely without trial during emergencies — part of a push for new powers that comes as the novel coronavirus spreads throughout the United States.

Documents reviewed by POLITICO detail the department’s requests to lawmakers on a host of topics, including the statute of limitations, asylum and the way court hearings are conducted. POLITICO also reviewed and previously reported on documents seeking the authority to extend deadlines on merger reviews and prosecutions.
---snip snip---

paleotn

(17,778 posts)
63. This doesn't relate to federal jurisdiction
Sat Jul 18, 2020, 01:43 PM
Jul 2020

you Donnie cock holster! It's state and local. Go F yourself Kenny.

Yeehah

(4,523 posts)
64. We must hold these people accountable for deprivation of civil rights
Sat Jul 18, 2020, 02:02 PM
Jul 2020

or we no longer have the rule of law in this country.

REMEMBER THEIR NAMES

Ford_Prefect

(7,817 posts)
66. Kenny better have a damn deep bunker to hide in.
Sat Jul 18, 2020, 02:13 PM
Jul 2020

The FBI still hasn't recovered from the loss of Public faith engendered by COINTELPRO. DHS and I.C.E. are on shaky ground already. This could lead to a wholesale re-ordering of DHS and the cancellation of I.C.E.'s charter.

Kenny likes to threaten people. He is an unrepentant neo-nazi punk hiding in a lawyer's expensive suit. He makes Jeff Sessions seem moderate by comparison.

Karma13612

(4,527 posts)
67. The first person who dies from one of these "disappearings"
Sat Jul 18, 2020, 02:18 PM
Jul 2020

Is going to cause an avalanche.

You think the protests are bad now?

Dog help us.

Bayard

(21,802 posts)
69. Throwing people into the close confines of jail?
Sat Jul 18, 2020, 02:21 PM
Jul 2020

Spreading the virus in Dem cities before the election.

Response to Saviolo (Original post)

turbinetree

(24,632 posts)
78. So let me get this straight.............this asshole is a libertarian and he and others of this
Sat Jul 18, 2020, 05:22 PM
Jul 2020

fascist ilk, and they go around and and say: that they strongly oppose any government interference into their personal, family, and business decisions.

Well that just went out the window..............and now he and all of them are showing there true fascist colors.................

January 21, 2021 cannot get here fast enough..............

mahina

(17,502 posts)
80. Remember this? Cuccinelli isn't even supposed to have authority and anything he does
Sat Jul 18, 2020, 06:20 PM
Jul 2020

Should be overturned.
https://www.npr.org/2020/03/01/811023475/judge-says-ken-cuccinelli-was-appointed-unlawfully-to-top-immigration-post

Judge Says Ken Cuccinelli Was Appointed Unlawfully To Top Immigration Post

March 1, 2020
A federal judge ruled on Sunday that Ken Cuccinelli's appointment to a top immigration position in the Trump administration was unlawful, saying several directives issued by Cuccinelli to tighten asylum rules must now be "set aside."

In a 55-page ruling, U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss said the administration violated the Federal Vacancies Reform Act when it tapped Cuccinelli in June 2019 to lead U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the agency within the Department of Homeland Security that oversees legal immigration into the country.

The ruling invalidated a pair of directives issued by Cuccinelli, an immigration hard-liner and the former attorney general of Virginia, that introduced new restrictions on the asylum process.

The first directive shortened the length of time asylum-seekers have to prepare for "credible fear interviews" with officials from 48 or 72 hours to "one full calendar day from the date of arrival at a detention facility." With the second, Cuccinelli prohibited asylum officers from granting extensions to this new policy "except in the most extraordinary of circumstances. On the merits, the Court concludes that Cuccinelli was not lawfully appointed to serve as acting Director and that, as a result, he lacked authority to issue the reduced-time-to-consult and prohibition-on-extensions directives," Moss wrote in his ruling.

 

progressive nobody

(816 posts)
82. Was this what Trump meant when he said we have surprises in store for the next 8 weeks?
Sat Jul 18, 2020, 08:14 PM
Jul 2020

Is this the start of other Russian-like techniques?

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