Posted on 03/30/2017 12:38:47 PM PDT by PROCON
Because it is called the rule of law, and Trump will play by the rules and follow the process, even if the judges do not.
If a President can just ignore court rulings we find unfavorable, what's to stop the next Hillary or Obama from ignoring rulings we find favorable?
Because Rule of Law. Idiot writer.
Oh but there is: lots and lots like double-ought
They ignored all kinds of court orders, subpoenas, etc.
Why aren’t we hearing about any appeals on this? Are they not happening, or just not being reported? Or are they waiting for Gorsuch? In theory, I’m okay with the President ignoring judicial decrees that usurp his constitutional authority but, in practice, it would create chaos. In this instance it remains best to work it out through the judicial system.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
In theory and in practice, yada yada yada. Someone, Ryan perhaps, has castrated our new President. Otherwise he would man up and, citing the relevant provisions of the Constitution defining his authority and powers, announce in no uncertain terms that he will move forward with all EOs.
“John Marshall has made his decision. Now let him enforce it.” - Andrew Jackson
As for Andrew Jackson, he didn't have to content with 24/7/365 broadcast Media opposing him.
First of all, he had sympathetic mainstream media as well, and second, at least the media which opposed him could only do so once per week, or at most once per day.
If Andrew Jackson had to content with what President Trump is dealing with, he might have adjusted his tactics somewhat...
*contend, not content...
“For some odd reason, I feel as if President Trump may be baiting a trap, which is soon going to spring.”
I don’t know. My faith in Trump is faltering. But you may be right.
The law is SO CLEARLY on President Trumps side. Once Gorsuch is on the SC, and it overrules this P.O.S. judge, the majority ruling could include the phrase “judicial incompetence.” I believe that Federal Judges can be impeached by the U.S. house for “judicial incompetence,” and then removed from office by a simple majority vote in the Senate. To see this liberal piece of human filth removed from office legally and replaced with an upright conservative judge would shove a whole lot of STFU down the throats of the liberal judiciary.
This is the kind of stuff I hoped Trump would initiate. So far he has let me down. But a “trap” of this nature would fit your hopeful theory.
It’s been that way since Marbury v. Madison.
Setting a precedent for ignoring court orders is probably not a good idea.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
That precedent has already been set. Moreover, courts should never be acknowledged as having the final say about how the Chief Executive conducts the business of running the country. Unelected judges, including the Chief Justice, DO NOT have veto power over the decisions of the President, and Trump needs to move forward with his policy decisions and ignore these judges and their court orders.
This may be the key right here.
Waiting for Gorsuch.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Wishful thinking but, if it eases your anxiety, go for it!
No, but he can send federal marshals to arrest the local ICE supervisor, and hold him in contempt of court.
I actually listened to the 1st arguments made by Trump lawyer on the issue...
And have concluded that Trump WANTED to lose for some reason. I have heard better first year law students than the moron Trump put up to defend the travel ban.
I hope he has a trump card, so to speak, up his sleeve.
“Which means that the Judicial branch has more power than the other two branches, combined.”
Congress has the power to restrict the jurisdiction of the federal courts. Perhaps the GOP House and Senate should vote for a bill eliminating immigration and naturalization from the jurisdiction of the courts.
It really is catastrophic what is happening here. Is Trump a paper tiger?
It’s not only about the rule of law. That argument cancels itself by the fact the the two judges took upon themselves powers that are not theirs to begin with. Should American federal courts rule on matters of the European Union? Of course not, because it is not something under their jurisdiction, just as immigration policy is not under their jurisdiction.
When the first judge in Washington State ordered the injunction, Trump should have immediately issued a statement explaining that it wasn’t valid because of any American court’s lack of jurisdiction in matters regarding immigration. By appearing to cave into the judicial tyranny, he appears weak and unable to fulfill his boasting of how he would turn the country around and not be bullied by judges, bureaucrats or the media. Where is that bold persona that promised all of this would be done immediately?
It appears that like every other “reformer” that goes to Washington, D.C., Trump appears to have been humbled on promises he swore no power would keep him from fulfilling “my first day in office!” For those who believe that he is setting some sort of trap and is about to spring it on his political enemies, I refer you to all the promised stories of “bombshell” exposes that would land Hillary and her cursed-crew in jail forever, resignations and trials for the worst offenders of the Obama administration, etc. But now - nothing.
I for one am bitterly disappointed by the lack of backbone and audaciousness that we were certain would be produced by voting for Donald Trump.
It's already happening. Seattle Files Lawsuit Over ‘Sanctuary Cities’ Funding Threat
Here's my concern:
The article says these monies are "grants," not allocated funds from a Congressional budget.
As grants, aren't they totally discretionary from the Justice Department? DoJ can choose which agencies to award grants and which one to not, correct?
I don't see how a judge can compel the Department of Justice to "grant" money to a specific agency, otherwise it is no longer a grant. If a judge converts a grant into a budgetary funding, then it is encroaching on both Executive and Congressional powers.
-PJ
Trump is building his case with the excesses of the Deep State. This will take some time but in time he will be able to move against all of these unconstitutional activists. Trump’s appearance of weakness provides false confidence among the bad actors who need to be overthrown.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.