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In reply to the discussion: BREAKING: Chief Justice Roberts has indefinitely blocked the court order requiring Kilmar Abrego Garcia's return tonight [View all]struggle4progress
(126,177 posts)72. He seems to be jockeying for the Roland Freisler medal
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BREAKING: Chief Justice Roberts has indefinitely blocked the court order requiring Kilmar Abrego Garcia's return tonight [View all]
In It to Win It
Apr 2025
OP
Yes, yes, I am surprised. I knew that he was an abhorrent piece of excrement, but I thought maybe CJ had some . . .
UniqueUserName
Apr 2025
#7
I've thought that calling for his return would turn out to be his death warrant. n/t
elocs
Apr 2025
#43
Including the Supreme Court. Because what the hell does he need them for now anyway?
Efilroft Sul
Apr 2025
#29
Yes, but that statement in no way guarantees a ruling. Only a response. A ruling might not follow
ancianita
Apr 2025
#58
If you don't think the stay is indefinite, then what is the definite length of stay you think is imposed? (nt)
muriel_volestrangler
Apr 2025
#59
I know folks are pissed, but it would have been worse if he had denied the stay request
onenote
Apr 2025
#39
To clarify -- I'm not predicting how the full court will rule, or what position Roberts will take.
onenote
Apr 2025
#55
What i'm trying to understand, is why did Roberts give Garcia's lawyers until 5 pm Today to respond, but then
bluestarone
Apr 2025
#66
So confusing. Hope you're not taking that i'm arguing with you. Just trying to understand decisions coming down.
bluestarone
Apr 2025
#70
Roberts has tipped his hand as to which way he will be ruling. No more unexpected rulings
elocs
Apr 2025
#41
The stay is indefinite. We have no indication for when their next order would come lifting the stay.
In It to Win It
Apr 2025
#48
'Don't look too much into it': Expert downplays SCOTUS ruling as MAGA cheers 'huge win!'
LetMyPeopleVote
Apr 2025
#52