If the President can arrest judges for not reaching judicial determinations he likes, he can arrest members of Congress for voting on bills in a way he doesn't support. This is a basic and terrifying separation of powers issue.
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Senator Scott Wiener
They’re crossing another bright line: They arrested a state court judge based on her official duties as a judge running her courtroom.
It’s hard to overstate the level of authoritarianism this represents: Arresting a state official for doing her job.
All state & local officials are now targets. 🧵
It’s hard to overstate the level of authoritarianism this represents: Arresting a state official for doing her job.
All state & local officials are now targets. 🧵
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