Oklahoma has gone to an extremely conservative federal judge in Texas to overrule the feds' decision. DOJ argues that Oklahoma has no case — and, regardless, it shouldn't be in Texas.
This whole situation--in which a human life hangs in the balance--goes to show just how much power federal judges have. The Republicans recognized this fact LONG before the Democrats did, hence the far right makeup of the current Supreme Court.
This whole situation--in which a human life hangs in the balance--goes to show just how much power federal judges have. The Republicans recognized this fact LONG before the Democrats did, hence the far right makeup of the current Supreme Court.
Wow. So interesting. And interesting to people like me, with no formal legal background, because you break it down so clearly. Thank you!