"If you find that we're doing something illegal that's irreparable harm" is the kind of argument that judges are very, very annoyed that government attorneys make.
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Joshua J. Friedman
Judge Parker to DOJ: You're saying an adverse decision is irreparable harm to the government?
(Judge Carney chimes in similarly incredulous tone)
Ensign/DOJ: It is sovereign injury. Inability to exercise its ability to carry out removal power.
(Judge Carney chimes in similarly incredulous tone)
Ensign/DOJ: It is sovereign injury. Inability to exercise its ability to carry out removal power.
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Step Two: Find a way to insert the word 'sovereign' into your bad argument and say it indignantly.
WHERE ARE THE SANCTIONS FOR THIS BS?!