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NewJeffCT

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15. It shouldn't need to go to the Courts

Reply to kentuck (Original post)

Tue May 7, 2019, 10:10 AM

May 2019

The law is simple - They SHALL turn over the tax returns or else face fines and possible imprisonment.

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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