"A former federal judge said the U.S. justice system and Americans' trust in the rule of law has been negatively impacted by the actions of U.S. Supreme Court Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas." Get the full story from Newsweek: https://lnkd.in/eW4F_Kkz
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The Confederation of States and Nations They serve in the US Congress despite belonging to an undeclared Confederacy of States (and Nations). During the Civil War, a notice of "The Declaration of Causes of Seceding States," was provided so #Rebels didn't vote. As a result, no one was convicted of Treason. Yet, having provided no such notice, and continuing to serve in the US Congress (see United States Capitol Police) - they vote as Traitors to their nation. This is an open "secret." The rebels had the decency to recuse themselves from the Congress in 1861, but now we have open traitors voting against the nation they no longer support. This Uncivil War must end with the removal of all such members from US Congress and Judiciary and State Officials forever, with quorums adjusted accordingly to get on with business. #Treason and those adding and abetting #RICO Trading with the Enemy, #Sedition, #Rebellion, #FIRREA, #SOX enhanced penalties, #Espionage, et al. - Aiding and Abetting the Enemy, War Atrocities, Kidknapping, Sabotage, Bioattacks (~ 15 mm globally), Cyberattacks, ... Torture, Coercion, False claims, Money Laundering, Market Manipulation, Theft of trillions in real and financial assets, ... IEEPA, Dodd Frank Title I, Antitrust Section 8, Insurrection Acts 252, 253, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335 (10 U.S.C. §§ 331-335) #Sabotage, #Infiltration, #Impersonation, ... with the Oligarchy, politicians and judges at the federal, state, and local level ... and legal, consulting, accounting, banks, and shadow banks, ... all implicated for speedy plea bargains to avoid the unmitigated terrestrial justice of prison, claw backs, piercing the corporate veil, the crime fraud exception to attorney client privilege, et al. International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) United Nations International Court of Justice (ICJ) United Nations International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT) The White House UK Home Office European Commission INTERPOL Court of Justice of the European Union National Security Council, The White House Office of the Director of National Intelligence National Security Agency Office of the National Cyber Director, The White House Federal Communications Commission Federal Trade Commission U.S. Department of Transportation U.S. Department of the Treasury U.S. Department of Justice, Criminal Division Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) National Guard Bureau United States Attorneys' Offices Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency United States Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Pandemic Response Accountability Committee (PRAC) US Government Accountability Office Congressional Budget Office American Bar Association #shadowbanking #aidingandabetting #trillions
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“I say this to my Republican colleagues who are defending the indefensible: There will come a day when Donald Trump is gone, but your dishonor will remain!” —Liz Cheney 🇺🇸 Why do MAGA GOP legislators such as the irrational JD Vance of Ohio, Marco Rubio of Florida, Steve Scalise of Louisiana, and Ted Cruz of Texas slander America and fuel the fires of domestic extremism and domestic terrorism by attacking the American Rule of Law after a criminal and felon was held accountable by an American jury rendering a unanimous “Guilty” verdict on all 34 counts yesterday in a New York criminal court? If they trash and slander American democracy, our sacred U.S. Constitution, and sacrosanct Rule of Law with such disrespectful nonchalance and reckless impunity, they are not only reprehensible, but derelict in the performance of their duties and oaths of office as so-called lawmakers who therefore should be held accountable by their voters in the next election for trashing the United States of America!🇺🇸 #VoteBlueToSaveAmericanDemocracy 🇺🇸💙 #RuleOfLaw 🇺🇸
Republican lawmakers rally to Trump's defense after guilty verdict
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In recent developments, symbols with profound historical and political significance were displayed at the residences of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito. An "Appeal to Heaven" flag, associated with the events of January 6, 2021, was flown outside his beach vacation home last summer. Furthermore, an inverted American flag, another symbol carried by rioters during the same event, was displayed at his home outside Washington shortly after the attack. These symbols, particularly when associated with figures in high judicial positions, raise questions about Justice Alito's messages, especially in the context of January 6. Supreme Court justices bear the duty of upholding the law with impartiality, devoid of personal bias or political sway. They are expected to rise above partisanship, embodying a commitment to impartial justice under the Constitution. Therefore, the use of potent political symbols by a justice necessitates a profound exploration of ethical leadership in public service. As members of a society, how should we interpret these displays in the context of judicial neutrality and ethical leadership? What does this say about the intersection of personal convictions and professional obligations in the highest echelons of judicial authority? #EthicalLeadership #JudicialImpartiality #SupremeCourt #ConstitutionalLaw #JusticeSystem #SocialValues https://lnkd.in/gGv-J6hS
Second flag carried by Jan. 6 rioters displayed outside house owned by Justice Alito, report says
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Badlands Media Our Take: “The US Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Fischer vs. US on Tuesday, and the petitioner is asking the court to find that the government erred in charging J6 defendants under 18 U.S. Code § 1512(c)(2). If you missed Badlands Media’s coverage, including commentary by Brad Cologero Getz and yours truly, you can check it out here. The statute deals with Tampering with a witness, victim, or an informant, and section (c) explicitly deals with evidence and other obstruction. The statute was passed in the wake of the Enron scandal, as a part of a broader attempt to restore public trust in US capital markets. Other sections of 1512 address killing or coercing witnesses, and legal analysts have long challenged the government’s use of 1512 to charge mostly peaceful protestors for a so-called riot. One of the most interesting parts of Brad and my discussion during our coverage was a big potential boomerang; that is, the J6 Committee actually destroyed records to obstruct incoming House GOP investigations. The Biden DOJ may have just accidentally made the case for the J6 committee members to be charged and tried under 18 USC § 1512(c) — both (1) and (2). Yikes. Let’s see what happens.” — Ashe in America
Supreme Court appears divided on case that could upend felony charges against Jan. 6 rioters, Trump
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Sorry Sir- you forgot this: The right to petition the government is an essential aspect of democratic societies. It allows individuals or groups to express their concerns, opinions, or grievances to the government and seek redress or action. Petitioning the government is a fundamental right that ensures citizens have a platform to voice their concerns and participate in the democratic process. When exercising the right to petition, individuals or groups can submit written or electronic petitions, organize protests or demonstrations, engage in advocacy, or utilize various other means to communicate their grievances or demands to the government. Petitions can address a wide range of issues, including social, political, economic, or environmental concerns. By petitioning the government, citizens can contribute to shaping public policy, influencing legislative decisions, and holding elected officials accountable. It serves as a mechanism for citizens to have their voices heard and to promote positive change within society. It is important to note that the right to petition the government is protected in many democratic constitutions and legal systems. Especially in our Republic!
Biden says questioning Trump's guilty verdicts is 'dangerous' and 'irresponsible'
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For folks interested in US politics there is the question as to whether under the Constitution, Donald Trump can be disqualified to run for the 2024 election because he engaged in insurrection vs the US Constitution on Jan. 6 2021. The matter is being contested in the courts. Here is an interesting historical background on the topic and how a similar trial against the President of the Confederacy (Jefferson Davis) for treason failed to materialize. https://lnkd.in/eWNqt-2E
What Happened When the U.S. Failed to Prosecute an Insurrectionist Ex-President
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My paper titled "Politicization of the Supreme Court and Firm Value: Evidence from Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Death" coauthored with Tor-Erik Bakke, Aazam Virani and Song Zhang showcased by the Oxford Business Law Blog. We exploit the sudden passing of justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG) – an event that signaled a more conservative Supreme Court of the US (SCOTUS) – to examine the impact of a change in the partisan composition of the SCOTUS on firm value. Consistent with a more conservative SCOTUS, we find that Republican-leaning firms exhibit more positive abnormal announcement returns around RBG's passing. This result is driven by industry-level political preferences. Republican-leaning firms located in Republican-controlled states exhibit more positive returns. Firms facing more political risk exhibit lower announcement returns, consistent with an increase in economic policy uncertainty following RBG’s passing. Alfred Lerner College of Business & Economics at University of Delaware
Tor-Erik Bakke, Hamed Mahmudi, Aazam Virani and Song Zhang on the politicization of the Supreme Court and firm value #politicaleconomy
Politicization of the Supreme Court and Firm Value: Evidence from Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Death
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On May 18, 1896, the U.S. Supreme Court decision (Plessy v. Ferguson) upheld the doctrine of "separate but equal" and began the age of Jim Crow. To read what led up to this major decision, please click on the link https://lnkd.in/eZGXe_hq #AfricanAmericanHistory #americanhistory #blackmenspeakpodcast
Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)
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As the sitting President of the United States at the time of the insurrection, the main question should really be: Did Then President Trump fully, substantially lead an effort to crush the insurrectionists on January 6, 2021, weeks before his successor’s swearing in ceremony? The answer is clearly no. The job of a President of the US is to start counter offenses and defenses against foes foreign and domestic to protect and save our country. Mr Trump neither lead a defense, nor counter offense, nor protected our nation nor saved our country during a time of conflict. This is the reason SCOTUS should not reverse the Colorado SC decision. In addition, there is already ample evidence that: an insurrection existed, that he led the insurrection rather than forced its dissolution, and that he supported in every way possible, domestic attempts of violence and injury against the United States of America. A true American leader (ie Bush, Clinton, Reagan, Obama) would have led a defensive and counteroffensive dissolution of the insurrection to make a good faith effort Tom protect America. Mr Trump did not protect America. That was his job. He needs to pay the price. 🧐
Trump is a seriously flawed person who is so morally bankrupt and psychologically unfit that he is not qualified for any public office much less the presidency. "The U.S. Supreme Court may well reverse the decision on any number of grounds, including the questions of whether the events of Jan. 6 constituted an “insurrection” and, if so, whether Mr. Trump “engaged” in it. But all these concerns only amplify an important point: Shouldn’t both major parties insist on presidential candidates for whom such questions are not even remotely at issue? I wish the answer to that was an easy yes. Instead, the Republican Party is on the cusp of anointing Mr. Trump for the third time in eight years. And for a terrifyingly large faction of voters, his leading role in the insurrection — not to mention the 91 felony counts he faces in four criminal trials and his open contempt for the rule of law — is not only not disqualifying, it’s one of his key selling points." #SupremeCourt #Insurrection Never forget that #Trump is a #Criminal, #PathologicalLiar & #MalignantMegalomaniac who will gladly destroy our #RepresentativeDemocracy to become #PresidentForLife, #Dictator in all but name. https://lnkd.in/gpJdcFSt
Opinion | The Colorado Ruling Is a Rebuke for the Ages
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INSURRECTIONIST OR DEMAGOGUE? IT DOES MAKE A DIFFERENCE. WHY? BECAUSE THE CONSTITUTION IS CLEAR ON THIS ISSUE: THOSE THAT SEEK TO OVERTHROW LEGITIMATELY ELECTED GOVERNMENT, AND STOKE VIOLENT RIOT, CANNOT, AND SHOULD NOT BE ELIGIBLE TO SEEK ELECTION FOR HIGH OFFICE. DESPITE CLAIMS OF PATRIOTISM THERE IS LITTLE DOUBT (AS CORROBORATED BY JAN 6TH COMMITTEE TESTIMONY) ONE DONALD J. TRUMP DID BOTH INCITE RIOT WITH SPEECH AND ACTION, WHICH THEN DETERIORATED PREDICTABLY TO VIOLENCE, WHICH BY ANY DEFINITION INCLUDING THE CONSTITUTIONAL SECTION 3 AMENDMENT 14, IS PATENTLY INSURRECTION. "All of the cases center on *Section 3 of the 14th Amendment*, which bans people from holding office if they engaged in an insurrection after swearing an oath to the Constitution. It was ratified three years after the Civil War ended to prevent Confederates from holding office. An 1828 dictionary defines insurrection as “rising against civil or political authority” and “the open and active opposition of a number of persons to the execution of law in a city or state.” The lawsuits argue that Trump incited armed supporters to attack the Capitol to prevent Congress from certifying Joe Biden’s victory. Trump’s attorneys contended he did not inspire or participate in an insurrection, and they summoned his former advisers to the stand to testify Trump wanted 10,000 or more National Guard members in Washington on Jan. 6 to guarantee the protest was peaceful. Kash Patel, who served as chief of staff to acting defense secretary Christopher C. Miller, testified Wednesday that Trump authorized 10,000 to 20,000 National Guard members to assist law enforcement days before the Jan. 6 attack. About 340 were deployed that day to assist with traffic control and other minor tasks, but more weren’t sent because local authorities did not ask for further assistance, Patel testified. Buck (Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.)) took the stand a day after announcing he would not seek reelection in a video that said “too many Republican leaders are lying to America.” Trump welcomed his departure, calling him “weak and ineffective” even though he is using his testimony to try to get on the ballot in Colorado. In an interview, Buck said he was testifying to keep Trump on the ballot because “I’m a Constitution guy.” Trump’s far-right supporters viewed Trump’s Jan. 6 speech as a call to violence because he repeatedly said they needed to “fight” and were at risk of losing their country." On Thursday, the Minnesota Supreme Court heard arguments in a similar case. Justices asked pointed questions about whether states should be wading into this debate or if this was a question best left for Congress. Throughout the hearing, which lasted about 90 minutes, they noted the 14th Amendment’s clause on insurrection does not specifically state whether it applies to the presidency, and they debated what constituted involvement in a rebellion against the Constitution." #insurrection #constitution #elections #trump2024
Colorado judge weighs if Trump incited an insurrection, can run again
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