txwxman said:
If we've come to the point where the President can't file a bad faith lawsuit against his Administration, settle the lawsuit with himself, use the settlement as a rationale for a $1.7B slush fund to reward his allies, and grant himself and his family immunity from IRS action, the Republic is doomed to failure.
Aggie Jurist said:
The Biden administration was famous for colluding with advocacy groups to "sue and settle" - funneling billions to advocacy group attorneys and signing conciliation agreements effectively enacting regulations without regulating. So libs, spare me your false righteous indignation.
The panel held Congress created an exclusive review process for challenges to Postal Service policy changes: complaints must first go to the Postal Regulatory Commission, with appeals then heard by the D.C. Circuit. States could not bypass that process by suing directly.
— SCOTUS Wire (@scotus_wire) July 14, 2026
Read the ruling here: https://t.co/oEM6NWw6K8
— SCOTUS Wire (@scotus_wire) July 14, 2026
I'm doing some research/reading on Judge Williams' Order yesterday imposing sanctions re the case of Trump v. IRS in Florida.
— Shipwreckedcrew (@shipwreckedcrew) July 14, 2026
There is so much irregular about her order.
The fact that she hangs so much on the brief from the former Judges is very telling.
There were multiple…
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I'm doing some research/reading on Judge Williams' Order yesterday imposing sanctions re the case of Trump v. IRS in Florida.
There is so much irregular about her order.
The fact that she hangs so much on the brief from the former Judges is very telling.
There were multiple other amici briefs filed before the one by the Judges. They filed their brief only AFTER the case was dismissed by her.
She had a brief from an Amicus counsel she appointed that told her whether there was an adverse relationship between the parties was a "fact-specific" inquiry.
She did no such inquiry before she granted the dismissal even though she had that brief already.
NOW she comes back -- with no such inquiry having been done -- and says there was no case or controversy.
But in the Amicus brief she commissioned, there were citations to Supreme Court cases that hold that the parties need not disagree on the merits for there to be a "case or controversy."
Because adverse parties can agree on the merits, the claims that DOJ didn't defend on the facts or the law are irrelevant.
She cites in her order to DOJ regulations -- they confer no rights on third parties. They are internal guides only, and the AG can set them aside.
I'll get into the details tomorrow or Thursday.
But her Opinion should have been just that -- published on the opinion page of some news publication or law review.
Amy Coney Barrett’s record tells a troubling story.
— Roscoe Smith IV (@LoneStarLegendX) July 14, 2026
Before Dobbs, she voted with the conservative position in 81% of non-unanimous cases. Since then, that number has dropped sharply into the 50–60% range in subsequent terms — including on major cases involving birthright… pic.twitter.com/yfhP3JZUTU
Ellis Wyatt said:
Shhhh. Adults are talking.
flown-the-coop said:
It was clear from her testimony today that the harassment of herself and her family has rattled her.
She gave in to terrorist assumedly to protect her family.
If that is true, she is of weak mind and character and should resign immediately. Would not be surprised if she did. Trump should stay quiet on her as that would be what could motivate her to stick it out.
The Hate Americans truly do hate America and everything it stands for.
“In the days after President @realDonaldTrump won reelection, the government secretly seized my entire online life—my emails, my photos, my private files, my location, all of it—and didn’t even let Google tell me it had happened,” Michael Caputo.https://t.co/M0yvRdRpwu pic.twitter.com/hDdKENEu4k
— Judicial Watch ⚖️ (@JudicialWatch) July 14, 2026
Docs: Democrat Special Counsel Jack Smith Spied On, Lied To Congresshttps://t.co/TvooVCAX7g
— The Federalist (@FDRLST) July 14, 2026
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Four of the lawmakers violated this way were Democrats, says the letter, including Sen. Cory Booker and then-Rep. Adam Smith. The other 40 were Republicans, including Sens. Susan Collins and Mike Lee and Reps. Jim Jordan, Devin Nunes, Elise Stefanik, and Kevin McCarthy.
Democrats' authoritarian use of spy agencies to erase their opponents from the ballot has a long history, extending in recent years back to the Spygate operations President Barack Obama brought into the federal government from Hillary Clinton's campaign in 2015. These operations, such as Democrats' Jan. 6 Select Committee and Spygate itself, have also included the destruction of evidence. The Federalist's Margot Cleveland disclosed last June that the FBI maintained a secret records system that hid information from elected officials at the highest clearances, and used it to disappear evidence of spy agency malfeasance.
That recent history indicates these gross abuses by Smith's team are just one part of a much larger body of evils. In other words, prepare for more revelations about this special counsel operation.
The question remains: When will Congress do something serious about this besides pontificate on TV and in no-results hearings? Federal agencies have already spied on Congress on other topics and gotten away with it. This sheds light on why many Republican lawmakers are too fearful to fight to preserve the republic from becoming a leftist police state and instead protect these dangerous agencies. The most recent episode of this was GOP senators' shameful objections to a Democrat lawfare compensation fund.
Nothing changes if people aren't imprisoned for these high crimes. The most obvious place to start in this case is prosecuting Smith for lying to Congress, and firing every federal employee who worked for him. If they can't be fired, assign them to the legal equivalent of Siberia. Make them work child p*rn cases or something.
"Smith's team ran roughshod over the Constitution even after repeated warnings," Grassley said in a statement. "Jack Smith has answering to do, and I intend to have him before the Senate Judiciary Committee in the coming months to hold him accountable."
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"Smith's team ran roughshod over the Constitution even after repeated warnings," Grassley said in a statement. "Jack Smith has answering to do, and I intend to have him before the Senate Judiciary Committee in the coming months to hold him accountable."
Sad that this slop with no source passes as “data.”
— Carrie Severino (@JCNSeverino) July 15, 2026
What in the world is a “conservative position” in @LoneStarLegendX’s mind? We don’t know because he doesn’t tell us. He also fails to mention that Justice Barrett agreed with Justice Thomas in 88% of cases this term.
Let’s… https://t.co/TmBDRUcE4d
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Sad that this slop with no source passes as "data."
What in the world is a "conservative position" in @LoneStarLegendX's mind? We don't know because he doesn't tell us. He also fails to mention that Justice Barrett agreed with Justice Thomas in 88% of cases this term.
Let's look at some of the most important non-unanimous cases decided by the Court after Dobbs/OT 2021. A bar graph stating a range of 59% to 50% conservative positions is just ludicrous. Get out of here.
This one of the greatest Courts in American history, and Justice Barrett is an instrumental part of it. Full stop.
OT 2022:
Racial preferences in education - SFFA v. Harvard
Student loan forgiveness - Biden v. Nebraska
Web designer can refuse websites violating her religion - 303 Creative v. Elenis
OT 2023:
Ending deference to administrative agencies - Loper Bright v. Raimondo
Granting Trump presidential immunity - Trump v. U.S.
Guaranteeing jury trial rights before agency judges - SEC v. Jarkesy
Bump stock ban illegal - Garland v. Cargill
Timing of lawsuits against administrative agencies - Corner Post v. Board of Governors
Cities can prohibit camping on public property by homeless - City of Grants Pass v. Johnson
Insufficient showing that SC map is a racial gerrymander - Alexander v. SC State Conf. NAACP
OT 2024:
District Courts can't issue universal injunctions - Trump v. CASA
States can prohibit transitioning of minors - U.S. v. Skrmetti
States must allow parents to opt out of sexual material in public schools - Mahmoud v. Taylor
States can require age verification for porn - Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton
PP can't sue a state over being defunded - Medina v. Planned Parenthood
Courts must interpret a statute, not agencies - McLaughlin Chiropractic v. McKesson
OT 2025:
President can fire heads of "independent" commissions - Trump v. Slaughter
States can limit women's sports to females - WV v. B.P.J.
Hawaii can't block right to carry weapons on private property - Wolford v. Lopez
Race should not be used in redistricting - Louisiana v. Callais
Colorado "conversion therapy" law unconstitutional - Chiles v. Salazar
First Amendment prohibits limiting political party spending on behalf of their candidates - NRSC v. FEC
Trump can't fire heads of Federal Reserve Board - Trump v. Cook
Until the case is decided California schools can't continue secretly transitioning children - Mirabelli v. Bonta
President can limit the number of people daily processed at the border for asylum claims - Mullin v. Al Otro Lado
Court's can't second-guess the president's ending of Temporary Protected Status - Mullin v. Doe
Customs can stop at the border a resident alien who committed a crime - Blanche v. Lau
Government contractors have the right to defend themselves in federal court - Chevron v. Plaquemines Parish
EXCLUSIVE: Drama unfolding at the @TheJusticeDept in Seattle. Federal judges here appointed their own U.S. Attorney since Democrats blocked @POTUS' pick, Neil Floyd. The choice of judges, Democrat Roger Rogoff, showed up this morning at 8am to try to take over the office. 30… pic.twitter.com/IRqTbZUTZh
— Brandi Kruse (@BrandiKruse) July 15, 2026
will25u said:EXCLUSIVE: Drama unfolding at the @TheJusticeDept in Seattle. Federal judges here appointed their own U.S. Attorney since Democrats blocked @POTUS' pick, Neil Floyd. The choice of judges, Democrat Roger Rogoff, showed up this morning at 8am to try to take over the office. 30… pic.twitter.com/IRqTbZUTZh
— Brandi Kruse (@BrandiKruse) July 15, 2026
A federal judge has blocked a Trump administration push to deny U.S. visas to foreign "disinformation" experts accused of fueling global censorship.
— The Epoch Times (@EpochTimes) July 15, 2026
Chief U.S. District Judge James Boasberg ruled Tuesday that the policy, led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, likely violates the… pic.twitter.com/SOIc8L0G3J
Rapier108 said:A federal judge has blocked a Trump administration push to deny U.S. visas to foreign "disinformation" experts accused of fueling global censorship.
— The Epoch Times (@EpochTimes) July 15, 2026
Chief U.S. District Judge James Boasberg ruled Tuesday that the policy, led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, likely violates the… pic.twitter.com/SOIc8L0G3J
they need to impeach his ass!FTAG 2000 said:Rapier108 said:A federal judge has blocked a Trump administration push to deny U.S. visas to foreign "disinformation" experts accused of fueling global censorship.
— The Epoch Times (@EpochTimes) July 15, 2026
Chief U.S. District Judge James Boasberg ruled Tuesday that the policy, led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, likely violates the… pic.twitter.com/SOIc8L0G3J
This mofo.
jt2hunt said:FTAG 2000 said:Rapier108 said:A federal judge has blocked a Trump administration push to deny U.S. visas to foreign "disinformation" experts accused of fueling global censorship.
— The Epoch Times (@EpochTimes) July 15, 2026
Chief U.S. District Judge James Boasberg ruled Tuesday that the policy, led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, likely violates the… pic.twitter.com/SOIc8L0G3J
This mofo.
they need to impeach his ass!
Rapier108 said:A federal judge has blocked a Trump administration push to deny U.S. visas to foreign "disinformation" experts accused of fueling global censorship.
— The Epoch Times (@EpochTimes) July 15, 2026
Chief U.S. District Judge James Boasberg ruled Tuesday that the policy, led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, likely violates the… pic.twitter.com/SOIc8L0G3J
The Justice Department appears to have included a fake AI-generated. citation in an ICE detainee's case.
— Kyle Cheney (@kyledcheney) July 16, 2026
Judge Jarbou, a Trump appointee in Michigan, called it out:https://t.co/sQQU1dYfUD pic.twitter.com/0xvdkhe4ic
VanDyke: "Like a clever, spoiled child, we’ve successfully defied the Supreme Court’s Second Amendment precedent for nearly two decades. The Supreme Court has let us get away with it. And without some stern correction, we’ll continue to do so." pic.twitter.com/pLtmrirPH2
— Firearms Policy Coalition (@gunpolicy) July 16, 2026
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I happen to think VanDyke is correct in his criticism, which stems from his view that "This case is just the latest chapter in our court's long and concerning history of refusing to vindicate the Second Amendment.Quote:
Come hell or high water, Heller or Bruen, our court will find a way to uphold any weapons restriction that a liberal State can dream up. And the Supreme Court's occasional grant of certiorari and reversal has done nothingand I mean that literallyto change our court's behavior. By now it's clear enough that, especially with regard to the Second Amendment, our court has fully adopted the operating principle of our former colleague Judge Reinhardt: the Supreme Court "can't catch'em all." In the real world, no boss would tolerate nearly two decades of repeated defiance from a subordinate. If the Supreme Court wants to do anything to ensure that the Second Amendment doesn't remain a second-class right in this country's most populous federal circuit, then something has to change.
So, what to do? I have a suggestion. The Supreme Court should consider summarily reversing some of our wayward Second Amendment decisions. To put it more colloquially, it's time for some benchslaps. Nothing less will give this court any pause before ultimately blessing every arms restriction it reviews.
VanDyke argues that the Ninth Circuit is misinterpreting circuit court precedent in order to uphold California's law on a facial challenge, and notes that this is just the latest abuse by the appellate court when it comes to the right to keep and bear arms.
JUST IN: A federal judge rules that agencies can't cut previously awarded grants based on a new president's changing priorities. Those priorities can only be applied on a forward-looking basis, she says. https://t.co/vdmpn1CyFL pic.twitter.com/15CqlxBvne
— Kyle Cheney (@kyledcheney) July 17, 2026
will25u said:JUST IN: A federal judge rules that agencies can't cut previously awarded grants based on a new president's changing priorities. Those priorities can only be applied on a forward-looking basis, she says. https://t.co/vdmpn1CyFL pic.twitter.com/15CqlxBvne
— Kyle Cheney (@kyledcheney) July 17, 2026
flown-the-coop said:
Confirmed AI by independent source? Or by Claude the Journalist?
FTAG 2000 said:will25u said:JUST IN: A federal judge rules that agencies can't cut previously awarded grants based on a new president's changing priorities. Those priorities can only be applied on a forward-looking basis, she says. https://t.co/vdmpn1CyFL pic.twitter.com/15CqlxBvne
— Kyle Cheney (@kyledcheney) July 17, 2026
Talwani again. Pretty sure the SC already slapped her down on this previously.
On Friday, the DOJ filed a little-noticed response in the case brought by Michael Caputo seeking to unseal the fraudulent warrant used to spy on him during the second Trump administration (an abuse that is almost impossible to believe, especially given that it was still happening… pic.twitter.com/lYOYiclQtI
— Hans Mahncke (@HansMahncke) July 19, 2026
🚨 In a 2-1 vote, the D.C. Circuit has denied former President Joe Biden's emergency bid to block the DOJ from releasing Special Counsel Hur's interview transcripts and audio recordings sought by the Heritage Foundation under FOIA. pic.twitter.com/MmCxkkVXei
— SCOTUS Wire (@scotus_wire) July 21, 2026
nortex97 said:🚨 In a 2-1 vote, the D.C. Circuit has denied former President Joe Biden's emergency bid to block the DOJ from releasing Special Counsel Hur's interview transcripts and audio recordings sought by the Heritage Foundation under FOIA. pic.twitter.com/MmCxkkVXei
— SCOTUS Wire (@scotus_wire) July 21, 2026
Peepaw team loses again, we get to hear how demented he was.