I understand it's scary for us all; but it's vital to remember that 'don't comply in advance' isn't just a slogan, it's a practice.
These orders are manifestly illegal and unconstitutional. Acting as if they are not is what will give them power. Trump has issued his writ--now let him enforce it.
These orders are manifestly illegal and unconstitutional. Acting as if they are not is what will give them power. Trump has issued his writ--now let him enforce it.
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It seems to me (not a lawyer) that it would be unconstitutional to put me in jail for calling a student what they want to be called. I don't say this to minimize the danger, but to remind all my teacher friends that we aren't required to follow unlawful orders
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It's going to be a harder principle to stand by when the threat of legal consequences is on the table. But it is a principle.
2. Section 3(c) being enforced explicitly requires cooperation with state attorneys general, so if the SAG is against it, it won't be enforced in their jurisdiction
But the moment you concede the law doesn't matter because Trump *says so* is the moment you hand him the easiest victory imaginable.
I'm not exactly inclined to feed that delusion.
This is citizenship.