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Something’s Rotten About the Justices Taking So Long on Trump’s Immunity Case
The New York Times ^ | Jun 19, 2024 03:14 PM | By Leah Litman

Posted on 06/19/2024 1:14:08 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum

For those looking for the hidden hand of politics in what the Supreme Court does, there’s plenty of reason for suspicion on Donald Trump’s as-yet-undecided immunity case given its urgency. There are, of course, explanations that have nothing to do with politics for why a ruling still hasn’t been issued. But the reasons to think something is rotten at the court are impossible to ignore.

On Feb. 28, the justices agreed to hear Mr. Trump’s claim that he is immune from prosecution on charges that he plotted to subvert the 2020 election. The court scheduled oral arguments in the case for the end of April. That eight-week interval is much quicker than the ordinary Supreme Court briefing process, which usually extends for at least 10 weeks. But it’s considerably more drawn out than the schedule the court established earlier this year on a challenge from Colorado after that state took Mr. Trump off its presidential primary ballot. The court agreed to hear arguments on the case a mere month after accepting it and issued its decision less than a month after the argument. Mr. Trump prevailed, 9-0.

Nearly two months have passed since the justices heard lawyers for the former president and for the special counsel’s office argue the immunity case. The court is dominated by conservatives nominated by Republican presidents. Every passing day further delays a potential trial on charges related to Mr. Trump’s efforts to remain in office after losing the 2020 election and his role in the events that led to the storming of the Capitol; indeed, at this point, even if the court rules that Mr. Trump has limited or no immunity, it is unlikely a verdict will be delivered before...

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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Front Page News; Government; Political Humor/Cartoons; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: immunity; leahlitman; scotus; trump
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To: Dilbert San Diego

It’s completely normal for decisions in controversial or politically fraught cases to be announced in late June.


21 posted on 06/19/2024 1:34:30 PM PDT by maro (MAGA!)
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To: exnavy

lolol...

Their daughter is the best looking member of that family.


22 posted on 06/19/2024 1:35:41 PM PDT by Responsibility2nd (A truth that’s told with bad intent, Beats all the lies you can invent ~ Wm. Blake)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

“...The court is dominated by conservatives...”

Is not.

There are only about 2.5.


23 posted on 06/19/2024 1:36:35 PM PDT by Paladin2
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To: Macoozie

You were just kidding about that “nice day” thing, right?


24 posted on 06/19/2024 1:46:17 PM PDT by Mr. Lucky
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To: DoodleBob

Who is the gay guy without glasses to the right of the woman?


25 posted on 06/19/2024 1:49:51 PM PDT by wildcard_redneck (He who sacrifices freedom for security deserves neither.)
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To: DoodleBob

I see their “child” is a furry and prefers the pronouns here boy and that’s a good girl.


26 posted on 06/19/2024 1:50:26 PM PDT by Waverunner
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To: Responsibility2nd

27 posted on 06/19/2024 1:52:07 PM PDT by DoodleBob (Gravity's waiting period is about 9.8 m/s² )
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

They are trying to assassinate the character of the Conservative Justices, when that doesn’t work,...gee...I wonder what they would do next?


28 posted on 06/19/2024 1:56:22 PM PDT by Az Joe (Live free or die)
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To: DoodleBob

Her nose runs forever.


29 posted on 06/19/2024 1:58:38 PM PDT by tennmountainman ( (“Less propaganda would be appreciated.” JimRob 12-2-2023 DITTO)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

All of a sudden, the Slimes is now worried about potential skullduggery in the justice system? Well, color me shocked.


30 posted on 06/19/2024 2:08:43 PM PDT by SharpRightTurn (“Giving money & power to government is like giving whiskey & car keys to teenage boys” P.J. O’Rourke)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

The NYT is a tabloid.


31 posted on 06/19/2024 2:09:17 PM PDT by Jonny7797
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

I don’t think anyone will be happy with their decision, including Biden. Official acts and duties, but that should be all. Claims like Biden recently refusing to turn over interview shouldn’t be covered.


32 posted on 06/19/2024 2:10:04 PM PDT by Reno89519 (Trump Please Build the Wall, And Deport Them All. No amnesty for anyone. End H1B!)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

The court is dominated by evil conservatives nominated by even more evil Republican presidents


33 posted on 06/19/2024 2:13:15 PM PDT by PIF (They came for me and mine ... now its your turn)
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To: DoodleBob

My right or your right?


34 posted on 06/19/2024 2:13:48 PM PDT by PIF (They came for me and mine ... now its your turn)
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To: Az Joe

But always remember, Trump got a fair trial and we have to “respect the legal system.”


35 posted on 06/19/2024 2:19:15 PM PDT by FlipWilson
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To: DoodleBob

Oh my! Betcha Leah got a strap-on for Christmas - from hubby, for hubby. Bwahahahaha!


36 posted on 06/19/2024 2:23:28 PM PDT by Rocco DiPippo (Either the Deep State destroys America or we destroy the Deep State. -Donald Trump)
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To: DoodleBob

One of those pics where the guy looks like a girl and the girl looks like a guy.


37 posted on 06/19/2024 2:23:56 PM PDT by TalBlack (I We have a Christian duty and a patriotic duty. God help us.)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum
But it’s considerably more drawn out than the schedule the court established earlier this year on a challenge from Colorado after that state took Mr. Trump off its presidential primary ballot.

The Colorado challenge was easily swatted down. The immunity defense is much more complex and depending on the boundaries drawn will lead to endless parsing forever. They have to get this right.
38 posted on 06/19/2024 2:24:15 PM PDT by Dr. Sivana (Stormy Daniels is a McGuffin)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Nope , the Supremes usually wait for late June when releasing their most controversial decisions . The net here the presidents will receive immunity in most situations.


39 posted on 06/19/2024 2:27:33 PM PDT by kenmcg (ti hi o)
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To: DoodleBob

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May 31, 2024Ann Phlomena
Leah Litman Wiki
Leah Litman is an American podcaster and professor of law. She is currently working at the University of Michigan Law School. Moreover, Litman also co-hosts a podcast called Strict Scrutiny with Kate A. Shaw and Melissa Murray. This podcast talks about the Supreme Court of the USA.

Furthermore, Litman is part of the Democratic political party. In addition, she was awarded the Ruth Bader Ginsburg Scholar Award in 2023 from the American Constitution Society. In 2006, she worked at Bancroft Associates PLLC as a research associate. Moreover, Litman worked for Judged Jeffrey Sutton as a law clerk on the Sixth Circuit from 2010 to 2011. Additionally, she worked for Justice Anthony Kennedy from 2011 to 2012 on the Supreme Court of the U.S.


40 posted on 06/19/2024 2:28:44 PM PDT by Bookshelf
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