They need to go back to the immunity case, delete their decision, and substitute the Circuit Court’s decision as controlling precedent. I believe the legal term of art for this is “neverum mindus.”
Roberts gets "woke!" He realizes that the rulings the Court has given in Trump's favor, especially, the "immunity" ruling, gives Trump the open door to disregard the Court and even make it obsolete. Roberts Court is now on trial. Will the court prevail--when Trump controls the Fed Marshals?
It's been established that empowering demagogues has consequences. But by all means, Chief Justice Roberts, act surprised when the monster you helped create turns on the judiciary. Infuriating....
The Question is Why Now! is this bastard able to display skills a Supreme court Justice should have. I'm feeling a "rope a dope" or flanking position. What's his end game? His actions make me wonder what going on. I would love to be wrong but lies are a prerequisite to be on Trumps Team.
I consider Gingrich, McConnell, Roberts and Murdoch the Godfathers of Fascist oligarchy. I doubt any of them knew where it would end up. And Roberts remains one of the few remaining guardrails.
Chief Justice John Roberts shocked to find himself impeached unanimously and found immediately guilty in the Senate by Minister Prime Musk, and the DOGE vetted and appointed Cabinet. Roberts says Guantanamo Camp, "...not proper venue for treason hearing."
. . . when he and his MAGAt colleagues decided that a President Trump is indeed above the law. Is it surprising that Trump now suggests now that he is not accountable to judicial review of ANYTHING he does?
. . . when he and his MAGAt colleagues decided that President Trump is indeed above the law. Is it surprising that Trump now suggests that he is not accountable to judicial review for ANYTHING he does?
Also, note that Roberts must have thought to himself if Trump doesn't respect court decisions, what would they need me for? Or any judges?
He is finally understanding what he has helped create!
The bottom line with SCOTUS is that when the time comes to rule against their OWN powers of judicial review in favor of a clearly corrupt executive branch, 7/9 of the current Supreme Court justices will not.
Alito and Thomas will continue to vote for their own judicial irrelevance.
It seems to me that those 6 men of SCOTUS are bought and paid for by billionaires. I'm wondering, as stocks tank and economic stability crumbles, if he got some angry phone calls. 🤔 It's always about greed and money, isn't it?
Roberts majority opinion on presidential immunity: Such immunity is needed in order to protect an “energetic” & “independent executive,” willing to take “bold” actions & make "unpopular decisions" when needed. Great. Hitler made some "bold" and "unpopular" decisions too. How'd that work out. 🤦🏼♂️
If I'm being 100% cynical, IMO, CJ Roberts now "doth protest too much."
Is it to deflect suspicion & further accusations of complicity when he protects Trump as cases reach SCOTUS?
That IMMUNITY ruling is ready & waiting to be used.
💯 Roberts effectively made ANY of Trump’s official actions… even criminal… unreviewable by judiciary.. Trump can tell any of his officers to do ANYTHING… Even criminal and he can’t be held criminal responsible… And he can simply pardon any of his officials that carry out his illegal orders..
Sorry, but dems need to own their share. RBG voted for Citizens United, too. Clinton also pulled the country to the right on all but social issues. If Obama hadn't sold out the left in 2009 we wouldn't be here. If the DNC hadn't screwed Bernie over to anoint highly Hillary we wouldn't be here.
So, you blame the Dems for why Trump won the election. If you do, are you realizing that you're saying that they are the ones responsible for why we went from a democracy to a tyranny? I mean, that's screwed up.
The Democrats couldn't beat a KNOWN kid diddling CONVICT. TWICE!
The first election Trump had help fr hostile foreign govts. The 2nd time, Trump smashed the Dems to pieces. While Trump is 100% responsible for forcing this nation into fascism, maybe a party that can beat a FELON needs to happen
The "supreme" court did this to ALL of the courts in this country. TrAmp has the tendency to attack anyone, even hard core supporters, for even one disagreement. That Roberts "expects" to be treated with respect for his words and actions is laughable. Roberts sided and followed clowns and criminals.
The alternative to a guy who I generally disagree with, but who has principles and cares about the law is NOT a perfect world where nobody you don't like ever gets into positions where they can do things you don't like; it's a government full of people who have no such guiding principles.
Yes, but he thought Trump would at least use the *illusion* of Constitutionality to dismantle America and turn it into an authoritarian hellscape. You know, to keep those sweet bribes rolling in until he and his corrupt buddies were ready to retire.
And he should have been smart enough to see what he was doing, but what kind asshole is John Roberts that he did it anyway? Racist? Fucking? Partisan? Troll?
Exactly. The chief justice should be sick about his opinion granting presidents immunity. An unforced, unnecessary and foolish blunder. Immunity energized the MAGA rogue chief executive.
You did it! You did it!!! You got to lit nerd someone! This must be a proud moment for you! Nothing like that feeling, right? I've been there!
Here, this is for you. HUGE CONGRATS. Big day for you, I'm sure!
Maybe buy yourself some flowers.
Roberts fucked around and is just now finding out that he created a monster…unfortunately, it is the public who are suffering, not Roberts and his cruel, corrupt buddies.
the Frankenstein he cobbled together with that SC decision, is waking up, and walking, and is destroying our democracy.
So I do appreciate him speaking up, but sir, he’s your monster.
John Roberts aka Roger Taney of the 2nd Taney court. Can go right to hell. He's given the MOST unworthy man dictatorial power. He is now immune from prosecuting and still has pardon power. He is already, thanks to Roberts, a dictator.
He's Putin's bitch's bitch and people need to constantly tell him this until he either fixes his shit or has a debilitating stress-induced health event.
Yes, that’s exactly it. They are all like that. I had one call me “old cat lady” on Facebook this morning over Musk, they’re blinded by their golden calf.
He was created by the free choice of millions of Americans in an election. Everything that happens to us is because of our choices as a country. Our country knew who he was and we chose him. It sucks but it’s true. The problem is our culture, not one Justice.
He's gonna need four fellow justices to join him. I can think of three who are interested in constitutional order. Justice Coney Barrett has shown an openness to ruling fairly lately. I'm not too optimistic on the Chief Justice's change of heart though.
I think only two are untouchable. Alito and Thomas.
You’re right though, Chief Justice Roberts would have to become a completely different person and that’s probably not going to happen. Nothing he’s done so far shows more than vacuous leadership and poor constitutional interpretation.
Like Trump Musk and the P2025s give a rats ass about what Roberts does, they are no longer relevant. The Red Coats put him in originally. They can take him out.
Roberts was just telling a friend, "hold my beer". No need to invoke death threats to judges - let it escalate to the Supreme Court and we'll take care of you baby. Dictator Trump is their goal. Clarence Thomas has a new RV picked out for his mom and can't wait for DOGE to overpay for it.
Chief Justice Roberts is presiding over the Supreme Court’s DEMISE
• 1/3 of America thinks they're crooked ideologues re-writing the constitution.
• 1/3 of America thinks they should obey Trump.
• 1/3 of America thinks they are owned by billionaires.
It's too late. Roberts has dug their grave.
Not true. Justice Roberts has done a fine job threading the needle. Trump is a self grown monster.
Immunity for "official acts" does not mean lawlessness. You can't convict for official acts but you can (and should) challenge the legality and constitutionalism of every act.
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I’m gonna celebrate the A(cause the other kids are still getting D’s and F’s).
But I’m not gonna forget the old report cards.
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Roberts just iced that cake.
He is finally understanding what he has helped create!
Alito and Thomas will continue to vote for their own judicial irrelevance.
#SCOTUS
Is it to deflect suspicion & further accusations of complicity when he protects Trump as cases reach SCOTUS?
That IMMUNITY ruling is ready & waiting to be used.
Results are visible
CONSERVATIVES created this mess starting with Reagan and Bush moving the country far to the right and the SC putting a stamp of approval on it.
Why does the left have to fix conservatives disasters over and over?
Hey Conservative: You break it, YOU BOUGHT IT.
I agree. The Democrats have been following the nut jobs further and further right, and selling out their left ideals.
Which is why young ppl, particularly young men, are surging for Trump.
The first election Trump had help fr hostile foreign govts. The 2nd time, Trump smashed the Dems to pieces. While Trump is 100% responsible for forcing this nation into fascism, maybe a party that can beat a FELON needs to happen
Fucking grim reaper.
But if judges and courts don't matter...
Of course, he has never previously shown or felt remorse or regret for anything in his sordid lifetime.
Ask not for whom the bell tolls, Justice Roberts...
Let's hope he learned his lesson.
Just saying...
Here, this is for you. HUGE CONGRATS. Big day for you, I'm sure!
Maybe buy yourself some flowers.
So I do appreciate him speaking up, but sir, he’s your monster.
And not that Trump should let the appeals play out and Roberts will make sure it goes Trump's way if it reaches the Supreme Court.
Chief Justice John Roberts
He controls the court.
Without Roberts, the immunity ruling doesn’t happen. Citizens United doesn’t happen. Heller doesn’t happen.
Without those rulings, we’d be a democracy again.
You’re right though, Chief Justice Roberts would have to become a completely different person and that’s probably not going to happen. Nothing he’s done so far shows more than vacuous leadership and poor constitutional interpretation.
• 1/3 of America thinks they're crooked ideologues re-writing the constitution.
• 1/3 of America thinks they should obey Trump.
• 1/3 of America thinks they are owned by billionaires.
It's too late. Roberts has dug their grave.
Link➔ https://substack.com/inbox/post/159349870
It's not like we were warned...
Oh well
Immunity for "official acts" does not mean lawlessness. You can't convict