[Squantos]

Can one not "quote" the exact text of the same Constitution that gives the Judicial Branch their authority to alledgedly conduct themselves in such a seditious manner ? I only ask as I don't understand this process .....nor do I like it.

Stay Safe !

[Lurking Libertarian]

I'm not saying I like this law, but it's the way things have been in federal court since 1893, and in most state courts for nearly as long. You argue the law (including the Constitution) to the judge, and you argue the facts to the jury. It was different before that-- the judge would tell the jury what the law is, but the defense could argue to the jury that they shouldn't follow those instructions. Now, you can't argue that to the jury, although the jury still has the power to acquit for any reason they want.