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ScratchCat

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7. This is a Separation of Powers Issue

Tue May 7, 2019, 08:52 AM

May 2019

If the court hears it, the court will rule that it is up to Congress to define what "legislative purpose" means within the law. Its not up to SCOTUS to determine what Congress meant when they wrote that.

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Congress should fast track the IRS case over Trump's taxes to the Supreme Court. [View all] kentuck May 2019 OP

they can ask the courts to fast track, but ultimately the courts have to do so. hlthe2b May 2019 #1

And they have to go through the lower courts first. StarfishSaver May 2019 #16

The Supreme Court that Trump keeps in his back pocket? That Supreme Court? Clash City Rocker May 2019 #2

I don't think Roberts is in trump's back pocket? kentuck May 2019 #4

Agreed one thousand percent blueinredohio May 2019 #6

You trust the man personally responsible for campaign finance law changes favoring the rich? lark May 2019 #11

I don't necessarily trust him as much.... kentuck May 2019 #13

I agree StarfishSaver May 2019 #18

Not sure I do. ooky May 2019 #44

I get that. lark May 2019 #23

"That Supreme Court?" mitch96 May 2019 #35

nooooo Blues Heron May 2019 #3

Be careful. Your post demonstrates the case against us. FBaggins May 2019 #5

I don't think they would look at it in those simplified terms... kentuck May 2019 #9

There isn't any other way to look at it FBaggins May 2019 #12

Define "fishing expedition". kentuck May 2019 #14

You seem to be avoiding the key point. FBaggins May 2019 #39

I agree they made the weakest argument... kentuck May 2019 #40

Lol... with respect, that isn't agreeing. FBaggins May 2019 #46

actually Trump provides us our best argument here dsc May 2019 #41

Why couldn't the IG audit the IRS? kentuck May 2019 #42

I assume they could dsc May 2019 #45

This is a Separation of Powers Issue ScratchCat May 2019 #7

It is also about the powers of each branch within the Separation of Powers. kentuck May 2019 #10

But, of course, Congress DOES have that right, ingrained in the Constitution StarfishSaver May 2019 #19

Good analogy! kentuck May 2019 #21

It is just that, isn't it? StarfishSaver May 2019 #25

They will hand out fines. 2020 is our only hope. sarcasmo May 2019 #8

Who do you think is going to "hand out fines"? onenote May 2019 #20

It shouldn't need to go to the Courts NewJeffCT May 2019 #15

Yes, it is the law. kentuck May 2019 #17

Funny thing about due process -- penalties/imprisonment aren't unilaterally imposed in the US onenote May 2019 #22

Yes NewJeffCT May 2019 #24

Its a given that the DOJ isn't going to charge Mnuchin for following DOJ guidance onenote May 2019 #27

No need for court delays at all Fiendish Thingy May 2019 #26

Can you cite to the "previous court" rulings regardig 6103(f)? onenote May 2019 #28

I agree, follow the process before bringing the big hammer. beachbum bob May 2019 #30

Yes. It is likely Mnuchin loses. onenote May 2019 #31

A lawful request by a standing investigating committee really can not be denied. beachbum bob May 2019 #29

exactly nt Grasswire2 May 2019 #33

Of course its a matter that the courts can consider. onenote May 2019 #37

there is no case for the Supreme Court Grasswire2 May 2019 #32

MUST hold firm on this, or it will be seen as weakness to be exploited at every turn. Grasswire2 May 2019 #34

The Treasury is arguing that they are not required to turn over tax returns... kentuck May 2019 #36

There will be no "inherent" contempt proceeding. onenote May 2019 #38

We need to build a much bigger jail in Congress. MoonRiver May 2019 #43