The latest loss for DOJ, regarding the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center's patients, also brings news that DOJ has started scaling back its requests following its many losses.
Frankly, neither do I. I *think* I was trying to suggest that the DoJ will still keep battering until they find a judge to agree with them. Perhaps a ham handed attempt to jurist shop.
This is a good development. It's relieving to see this kind of pushback happening. Given that the executive branch is peddling junk science (when they even bother mentioning science at all), I can only imagine the horrors they'd unleash with all that private information. The email narrowing the subpeona is still even too much...
Eternally grateful for the depth and insightfulness of this reporting, Chris. Have a warm and lovely holiday!
Requests? Gee, I always thought subpoenas were demands for information -- the "give this to us or we will prosecute you" type of thing, as opposed to a "please give us this if you are so inclined" kind of thing. I could be wrong.
The requests for information within the subpoena are what I was specifically referring to — terminology used both by DOJ and the judge (and quoted in the piece). But, yes, you are right about the mandatory nature of a subpoena. That’s why they’re being challenged here. (Successfully.)
'...the government's demand for deeply personal and private information about patients carries more than a whiff of ill-intent. This is apparent from their rhetoric.' Indeed--an outrageous, frightening and creepy request which in itself implies ill-intent. Thank you, Judge Bissoon. DOJ: MYOB!
This was a good Christmas Eve report. Thanks Chris!
What do they say about repeating the same mistake? Probably the DoJ is trying to maneuver a trans care case before Judges Cannon or Bove.
I’m not sure what you’re talking about?
Frankly, neither do I. I *think* I was trying to suggest that the DoJ will still keep battering until they find a judge to agree with them. Perhaps a ham handed attempt to jurist shop.
Nice christmas gift indeed. Fuck trump and his fascist goons. Becoming more and more like true disgusting corrupt nazis
Good news!
What a relief. Thank you, Chris.
This is a good development. It's relieving to see this kind of pushback happening. Given that the executive branch is peddling junk science (when they even bother mentioning science at all), I can only imagine the horrors they'd unleash with all that private information. The email narrowing the subpeona is still even too much...
Eternally grateful for the depth and insightfulness of this reporting, Chris. Have a warm and lovely holiday!
"the Justice Department’s unusual requests"
Requests? Gee, I always thought subpoenas were demands for information -- the "give this to us or we will prosecute you" type of thing, as opposed to a "please give us this if you are so inclined" kind of thing. I could be wrong.
The requests for information within the subpoena are what I was specifically referring to — terminology used both by DOJ and the judge (and quoted in the piece). But, yes, you are right about the mandatory nature of a subpoena. That’s why they’re being challenged here. (Successfully.)
'...the government's demand for deeply personal and private information about patients carries more than a whiff of ill-intent. This is apparent from their rhetoric.' Indeed--an outrageous, frightening and creepy request which in itself implies ill-intent. Thank you, Judge Bissoon. DOJ: MYOB!
Thanks, Chris.