A judge found that Lindsey Halligan appeared to make "fundamental" misstatements of law to the grand jury. DOJ faces skepticism on many fronts. Also: More on Charlotte.
Let us all hope that our legal system which this administration has left in a shambles, can be restored, regain credibility and the returned trust of the people. It may be a protracted effort considering the youth of some of the Republican appointed judiciary.
I think whether we keep rule of law in this country is a political issue, and it's not clear which way that turns out, because it's not clear if this regime can be removed through what have been our normal political processes. It depends where the real power is.
Here is a disbarment incoming? Or will trump just recommend her for a District Court somewhere, what we might call a Bove-een solution to losing her job?
My knowledge of the Federal law in this area is sketchyl, so let me ask: if the Comey indictment were to be dismissed by the judge hearing the Halligan appointment issue, and that decision were appealed, am I correct in assuming that such dismissal would not moot out the remaining motions (vindictive prosecution, prosecutorial misconduct, etc.) before the court hearing those? So that Comey could obtain a dismissal on the improper appointment of the prosecutor, and also obtain the more politically significant dismissals on the bases of vindictive prosecution, prosecutorial misconduct, and the other problems Fitzpatrick sets forth in this opinion? It seems like a number of analysts have worried that the faulty-appointment dismissal would not generate the black eye to the Trump DOJ that those more substantive dismissals might be expected to inflict, but I do wonder whether the inevitable appeal of the former wouldn't leave open the door for the latter as well. Your thoughts most appreciated!
Dismissal of Comey’s indictment because of Halligan’s invalid appointment would be appealed by the government. Jurisdiction would then lie in the 4th Circuit by virtue of the appeal. The other motions to dismiss would be held in abeyance pending disposition of the appeal. An alternative would be for Comey to move to send the case back to the district court for disposition of the other motions. Once the other motions were decided, the case would return to the 4th Circuit.
Trump proves again — you can’t buy talent … or class.
The fact that there are 11 reasons is insane.
Yeah, that’s weapons grade incompetence.
Let us all hope that our legal system which this administration has left in a shambles, can be restored, regain credibility and the returned trust of the people. It may be a protracted effort considering the youth of some of the Republican appointed judiciary.
So glad that EB White's family is speaking out! I look forward to how this plays out!
I think whether we keep rule of law in this country is a political issue, and it's not clear which way that turns out, because it's not clear if this regime can be removed through what have been our normal political processes. It depends where the real power is.
Chance favours the well prepared:
https://open.substack.com/pub/digitalcanary/p/the-art-of-simple-sabotage
Be safe, but be active and don’t be cowed by these roaring mice
💪💪🇨🇦🗽
Here is a disbarment incoming? Or will trump just recommend her for a District Court somewhere, what we might call a Bove-een solution to losing her job?
Mooove along Lindsey 🤣
My knowledge of the Federal law in this area is sketchyl, so let me ask: if the Comey indictment were to be dismissed by the judge hearing the Halligan appointment issue, and that decision were appealed, am I correct in assuming that such dismissal would not moot out the remaining motions (vindictive prosecution, prosecutorial misconduct, etc.) before the court hearing those? So that Comey could obtain a dismissal on the improper appointment of the prosecutor, and also obtain the more politically significant dismissals on the bases of vindictive prosecution, prosecutorial misconduct, and the other problems Fitzpatrick sets forth in this opinion? It seems like a number of analysts have worried that the faulty-appointment dismissal would not generate the black eye to the Trump DOJ that those more substantive dismissals might be expected to inflict, but I do wonder whether the inevitable appeal of the former wouldn't leave open the door for the latter as well. Your thoughts most appreciated!
Dismissal of Comey’s indictment because of Halligan’s invalid appointment would be appealed by the government. Jurisdiction would then lie in the 4th Circuit by virtue of the appeal. The other motions to dismiss would be held in abeyance pending disposition of the appeal. An alternative would be for Comey to move to send the case back to the district court for disposition of the other motions. Once the other motions were decided, the case would return to the 4th Circuit.
Makes sense --thanks!