As a long time British lawyer, albeit one who only managed 4 decades, I am watching this attack on the rule of law in the U.S. with horror.
Of course the majority of those cheering Trump on have no idea how much their lives could change if it is destroyed as Trump clearly wants. They only see him sticking it to the Libtards and Commies. By the time they cotton on it will be too late.
Sadly it is growing here too with many ill-conceived claims of two tier policing and any supposedly lenient sentences for non white defendants being used as “evidence” of anti white left wing bias on the part of judges who are of course predominantly white and (small c) conservative.
They have been incited by Musk and Vance who think it wholly legitimate to interfere in our internal affairs whilst guarding those of the US so assiduously that not even the judiciary is allowed to interfere in them.
Power corrupts, absolute power corrupts absolutely. I’m watching PBS’s Wolf Hall. It makes my skin crawl watching Cromwell’s power completely corrupt him. rump would love to be Henry VIII. AND musk his Cromwell.
What is even more disturbing is President Trump’s comment yesterday that the Supreme Court has no authority to mandate return the erroneously detained individual from El Salvador.
Fortunately, there are some lawyers - mostly law school professors - speaking out against Trump's attack on the legal profession and rule of law. (Will Trump continue to disregard the courts on making real efforts to secure the return of Kilmar Ábrego García from a mega prison in El Salvador?) My experience with big firm lawyers is that they are extremely smart in their specialty, dealing with the government systems, and negotiating with others. However, they are shy about rocking the boat. Caution is always preferred. Sadly, they don't see the long term detriment to the profession and the Constitution - and ultimately the danger to themselves. I suppose the adage about a coward dying a thousand deaths is inapplicable because it depends on how one might define "cowardice."
There are many large and smaller law firms that have spoken out against Trump’s executive orders including Perkins Coie, Jenner and Block, Susman Godfrey, and others. It’s not only law professors speaking out or resisting.
As a long time British lawyer, albeit one who only managed 4 decades, I am watching this attack on the rule of law in the U.S. with horror.
Of course the majority of those cheering Trump on have no idea how much their lives could change if it is destroyed as Trump clearly wants. They only see him sticking it to the Libtards and Commies. By the time they cotton on it will be too late.
Spot on, Anne
Sadly it is growing here too with many ill-conceived claims of two tier policing and any supposedly lenient sentences for non white defendants being used as “evidence” of anti white left wing bias on the part of judges who are of course predominantly white and (small c) conservative.
They have been incited by Musk and Vance who think it wholly legitimate to interfere in our internal affairs whilst guarding those of the US so assiduously that not even the judiciary is allowed to interfere in them.
Outstanding attorney and mentor Marc Friedman has done an outstanding job on
describing Pres. Trumps efforts to "butcher" the rule of law. If a Judge rules against
his misguided efforts, the Judge should be impeached. If a law firm opposes his
misguided efforts the law firms are disparaged and an effort made to prevent
a firm from opposing him in the future. Hopefully at some point the Supreme Court
will put a stop to this nonsense. Channing J. Hartelius,Esq.
Thanks for the comment, CJ
Power corrupts, absolute power corrupts absolutely. I’m watching PBS’s Wolf Hall. It makes my skin crawl watching Cromwell’s power completely corrupt him. rump would love to be Henry VIII. AND musk his Cromwell.
As the younger sister of a graduate of nyu law school in the late sixties, I have to say thank you.
You are quite welcome, Nancy
Disbarment is going to be a growth industry.
What is even more disturbing is President Trump’s comment yesterday that the Supreme Court has no authority to mandate return the erroneously detained individual from El Salvador.
Well said.
Fortunately, there are some lawyers - mostly law school professors - speaking out against Trump's attack on the legal profession and rule of law. (Will Trump continue to disregard the courts on making real efforts to secure the return of Kilmar Ábrego García from a mega prison in El Salvador?) My experience with big firm lawyers is that they are extremely smart in their specialty, dealing with the government systems, and negotiating with others. However, they are shy about rocking the boat. Caution is always preferred. Sadly, they don't see the long term detriment to the profession and the Constitution - and ultimately the danger to themselves. I suppose the adage about a coward dying a thousand deaths is inapplicable because it depends on how one might define "cowardice."
There are many large and smaller law firms that have spoken out against Trump’s executive orders including Perkins Coie, Jenner and Block, Susman Godfrey, and others. It’s not only law professors speaking out or resisting.
An elderly person on Social Security dies a thousand deaths every day worrying about losing their income and medical care and housing.