U.S. Supreme Court Justice Judge John G. Roberts Jr. hinted that he will reverse a key high court precedent for Donald Trump, an ex-prosecutor said.Former federal prosecutor Joyce Vance, who also works as a legal analyst for MSNBC, weighed in on Trump's efforts to consolidate his power at the federa...

Summary

Former federal prosecutor Joyce Vance warned that Chief Justice John Roberts may reverse a key Supreme Court precedent to benefit Donald Trump.

Trump seeks to overturn Humphrey’s Executor v. United States, a 1930s ruling that limits presidential power to fire officials.

Vance argues Trump is trying to consolidate executive power and undermine the judiciary. She cited Roberts’ language in a past ruling granting ex-presidents broad immunity as an “ominous sign.”

The conservative court may prioritize politics over precedent.

  • technocrit@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    5 hours ago

    They dedicate their entire lives to upholding this one thing

    Yes, violently imposing control.

    then seem to have no qualms just completely tearing it apart…

    No, this all completely on brand.

    Their one job is to interpret what is already written in the Constitution.

    Interpretation is completely subjective. Just look at all the other religion besides civil religion. Systemic interpretation only functions to serve those who control the system.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_religion