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Mr.Bill

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15. Well, Trump being Trump,

Reply to kentuck (Original post)

Sun Jan 31, 2021, 08:31 PM

Jan 2021

He will probably appeal to them anyway if convicted then accuse them of treason if they won't hear the case. Then the riot can come to their building.

Remember the Capitol riot happened because Pence refused to do something unconstitutional.

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A question for the legal experts? [View all] kentuck Jan 2021 OP

I don't think Trump is asking the Supreme Court to rule. Only for Republicans to vote not guilty servermsh Jan 2021 #1

non-expert here Qutzupalotl Jan 2021 #2

I'm not a lawyer PJMcK Jan 2021 #3

The SC will not honor a request from either Congress or Trump. former9thward Jan 2021 #4

This is the correct answer. 👆🏻 SoonerPride Jan 2021 #5

Thanks! kentuck Jan 2021 #11

True. This can't be appealed StarfishSaver Jan 2021 #14

True. No one is being deprived of their life, liberty or property. Mr.Bill Jan 2021 #13

Well there's this story from last year that might (or not) shed some light soothsayer Jan 2021 #6

A good financial move on his part. former9thward Jan 2021 #9

The Supreme Court has no jurisdiction in impeachment. TwilightZone Jan 2021 #7

Not a legal expert, but to offer opinion, Baked Potato Jan 2021 #8

Even if by some strange circumstance, SCOTUS does get involved... paleotn Jan 2021 #10

The Court won't take such a case StarfishSaver Jan 2021 #12

Interesting. kentuck Jan 2021 #16

Yes, he would. And yes, he does. StarfishSaver Jan 2021 #17

Well, Trump being Trump, Mr.Bill Jan 2021 #15

No, they cannot ask the Supreme Court for anything lettucebe Jan 2021 #18

'I put several of you SC justices in office. You owe me.' keithbvadu2 Jan 2021 #19