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Mike Niendorff

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8. And, failing that: 28 USC 1

Reply to CousinIT (Original post)

Tue Apr 4, 2017, 08:42 AM

Apr 2017

The 9-member SCOTUS is ***not*** in the Constitution. It's merely a federal law, passed by Congress in 1948. It can be repealed. It can be changed. **THAT** is the next step if Gorsuch is rammed through.

Repeal 28 USC 1.

Appoint additional Justices, as necessary, to nullify the right-wing bloc on the court.

FDR threatened it in 1937 (the wingnuts on the court backed down -- see West Coast Hotel Co vs. Parrish (1937) -- and he didn't have to follow through on the threat). This time, it has to happen for real.

If Gorsuch is confirmed, the 9-Justice SCOTUS should be history. Starting as soon as the 2018 elections allow.

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Dems NOW have the 41 needed to vote NO on cloture for Gorsuch - NEXT STEPS... [View all] CousinIT Apr 2017 OP

K&R lunasun Apr 2017 #1

K & R..& thanks! furtheradu Apr 2017 #2

Bravo Johnny2X2X Apr 2017 #3

How many seats have actually become available in the last year of any presidency? usaf-vet Apr 2017 #4

And you think a replacement nomination will be better? Ms. Toad Apr 2017 #5

Gorsuch was Putin's choice. wildeyed Apr 2017 #6

KICK! liberalla Apr 2017 #7

And, failing that: 28 USC 1 Mike Niendorff Apr 2017 #8

Sounds like a plan to me. n/t CousinIT Apr 2017 #9