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Obama wants to end 23-year-old Michigan vs Jackson(defendants right to lawyer before questioning)
Hot Air ^ | 25 APR 2009 | Ed Morrissey

Posted on 04/25/2009 1:04:36 PM PDT by Bush Revolution

The Obama administration has argued for the end of the Michigan v Jackson ruling that requires police to provide an attorney for a suspect once one has been requested. They argue that the benefits are “meagre,” as the Telegraph puts it:

The effort to sweep aside the 23-year-old Michigan vs Jackson ruling is one of several moves by the new government to have dismayed civil rights groups. …

The Michigan vs Jackson ruling in 1986 established that, if a defendants have a lawyer or have asked for one to be present, police may not interview them until the lawyer is present.

Any such questioning cannot be used in court even if the suspect agrees to waive his right to a lawyer because he would have made that decision without legal counsel, said the Supreme Court.

However, in a current case that seeks to change the law, the US Justice Department argues that the existing rule is unnecessary and outdated.

The sixth amendment of the US constitution protects the right of criminal suspects to be “represented by counsel”, but the Obama regime argues that this merely means to “protect the adversary process” in a criminal trial.

The Justice Department, in a brief signed by Elena Kagan, the solicitor general, said the 1986 decision “serves no real purpose” and offers only “meagre benefits”.

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To: mojitojoe

Yet Obama isn’t going all-out fascist on everything possible. For example, state medpot programs. Holder swears he will leave them alone which is tantamount to nullifying the Federal law. Why this curious gap?


81 posted on 04/25/2009 2:55:26 PM PDT by HiTech RedNeck (Beat a better path, and the world will build a mousetrap at your door.)
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To: Bush Revolution

Once those three decisions go, the next thing will be questioning. “We think you’re guilty, therefore you are.” End of it.


82 posted on 04/25/2009 3:04:19 PM PDT by Category Four (Joy, Fun, the Joke Proper, and Flippancy ... Flippancy is the best of all.)
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To: scratcher
And we will see how hard the ACLU comes down on Obama. We know how they would react if this had been done a year ago.
83 posted on 04/25/2009 3:04:42 PM PDT by trumandogz (The Democrats are driving us to Socialism at I00 MPH -The GOP is driving us to Socialism at 97.5 MPH)
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To: trumandogz
Well either the ACLU has an apoplexy about Obama, or they rationalize that there was "so much other support" that Obama wouldn't have had a chance to make a difference with an amicus. This didn't begin with a federal, but a state case.

By the way, what is Jindal saying about this Louisiana case, if anything? I'd seriously want to know before I know how vigorously I want to support his being the GOP presidential or vice presidential candidate in 2012 in the presence of other viable candidates. (Like I would say about Scalia, better Jindal than nothing.)

84 posted on 04/25/2009 3:14:35 PM PDT by HiTech RedNeck (Beat a better path, and the world will build a mousetrap at your door.)
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To: mojitojoe

Are you a BushBot?


85 posted on 04/25/2009 3:17:45 PM PDT by trumandogz (The Democrats are driving us to Socialism at I00 MPH -The GOP is driving us to Socialism at 97.5 MPH)
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To: mojitojoe

Are you a BushBot?


86 posted on 04/25/2009 3:19:58 PM PDT by trumandogz (The Democrats are driving us to Socialism at I00 MPH -The GOP is driving us to Socialism at 97.5 MPH)
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To: Las Vegas Ron

Is there any public civil rights education counterpart to the ACLU which isn’t dedicated to pressing lefty social issues like gay marriage and abortion? Jay Sekulow’s ACLJ doesn’t answer to this need, as it is almost completely focused on religion issues. Libertarian groups are too alarmist for many people, and/or press other social issues (e.g. drugs) that many see as peripheral. I mean it’s pretty bad if you have to be Michael Dukakis to carry a card that reminds you of when to remain silent.


87 posted on 04/25/2009 3:20:58 PM PDT by HiTech RedNeck (Beat a better path, and the world will build a mousetrap at your door.)
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To: Las Vegas Ron
“If it were any one else, I probably wouldn't question the motive so much.”

That's my concern. I do think that you a moron if you don't know your rights, but Obama’s policies are scary to me. I feel there might be more to this. Yes, I could be overreacting, but I don't trust this guy at all, now way, no how...no nothing.

88 posted on 04/25/2009 3:23:17 PM PDT by Bush Revolution ("Don't think we're not keeping score, brother."Prez O to Rep. DeFazio(D) for voting against stimulus)
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To: Bush Revolution

Again, the status quo legal system depends on morons.


89 posted on 04/25/2009 3:24:33 PM PDT by HiTech RedNeck (Beat a better path, and the world will build a mousetrap at your door.)
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To: HiTech RedNeck

Agreed...


90 posted on 04/25/2009 3:30:54 PM PDT by Bush Revolution ("Don't think we're not keeping score, brother."Prez O to Rep. DeFazio(D) for voting against stimulus)
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To: HiTech RedNeck
Is there any ... counterpart to the ACLU ... ?

Institute for Justice

91 posted on 04/25/2009 3:36:17 PM PDT by Sandy
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To: Las Vegas Ron
In the last analysis, even the 2nd Amendment does not guarantee our freedoms.

This is why we have Trident Subs. The ultimate reset button on tyranny, should the government ever try for dictatorship.

Cheers!

92 posted on 04/25/2009 3:45:20 PM PDT by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change without notice.)
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To: NinoFan

Based on your screen name, would it be fair to say that you are a fan of Scalia? If so, so am I.

I personally think the request for briefs on Michigan v. Jackson is because that issue was not raised by either party initially and the court does not rule on matters not presented.

I think the court will reaffirm Jackson by at least 6-3 and Thomas and Scalia will be in the majority, just like they were in the recent automobile search case.

As for the brief I posted, please note that the amicus brief filed on behalf of numerous former federal judges, federal prosecutors and the former Director of the FBI strongly supports upholding Jackson. Many of them appointed during Reagan’s term in office.


93 posted on 04/25/2009 3:47:51 PM PDT by SeaHawkFan
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To: Bush Revolution

lets not forget that the Great one is a constitutional lawyer ... perhaps the communist soviet constitution .. but constitutional lawyer none the less.

he knows what is best for all of us
we shall not question him
we shall obey his wishes because he is omnipotent and omni present
we shall support his every whim because we are his people and he will lead us to a better tomorrow ...

oops .. sorry ..... was practicing my tirade being an obot for when they come to take me to the re-education camp.


94 posted on 04/25/2009 4:00:03 PM PDT by Munz ("We're all here for you OK? It's a circle of love" Rham Emanuel)
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To: Bush Revolution
You got to be shitting me. All I have to say to that is that if I'm questioned, I'm getting a crim law lawyer and not saying anything otherwise. If you don't like it, tough crap.
95 posted on 04/25/2009 4:00:14 PM PDT by Darren McCarty (Buckley, Brooks, Parker - You supported Obama, so shut up and take your screwing)
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To: Bush Revolution
Yes, I could be overreacting, but I don't trust this guy at all, now way, no how...no nothing.

No, I don't think you are over reacting at all.

The policies of this administration should scare anyone who understands what freedom is and what the founding principles of this country are and what makes them so special.

The problem is most people don't understand, or even care. For example, when they see GM being overtaken and the CEO fired by zer0, ask somebody if that should matter or is it to them and you will probably just get a blank stare. With no freedom in their mind at risk, they will certainly never contemplate the implications of it all, in fact, they will probably celebrate the fact a crusty 'ol CEO was gotten even with.

Thanks to our educational system, vast wealth complete with all the luxuries even for the poor in this country, lack of a truly challenging life and the "it could never happen here" crowd, freedom is indeed just another word for nothing left to lose.

96 posted on 04/25/2009 4:17:05 PM PDT by Las Vegas Ron (I'd rather the world hate us then laugh at us)
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To: Bush Revolution

I guess people don’t really get IT... The Democrats Screaming about Bush was basically a reflection of what they were going to do when they got power. They screamed about it because it was BUSH in the WH and not one of their guys....

Its so damn scary its sick.


97 posted on 04/25/2009 4:26:31 PM PDT by Typical_Whitey (Hey Obama, the world loved Bill Clinton too, but radical muslims still attacked us.)
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To: Bush Revolution
I went to youtube and entered search terms police talk
98 posted on 04/25/2009 4:40:07 PM PDT by PapaBear3625 (The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money -- Thatcher)
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To: Bush Revolution

Unbelievable hypocrisy.


99 posted on 04/25/2009 4:43:48 PM PDT by Free Vulcan (No prisoners. No mercy. 2010 awaits.....)
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To: Bush Revolution

Those bastards! Everyone should be taught about the 5th amendment and to never talk to the police, unless you have been the victim of a crime. The police and prosecutors aren’t worth taking a risk on. There will be plenty of time to talk to the police/prosecution after you’ve hired a lawyer.


100 posted on 04/25/2009 5:53:17 PM PDT by Birch T. Barlow (Go Mariners! Certain 2009 AL West champions!)
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