Attorney General orders Justice Department to not defend Muslim Ban Executive Order

[norseamd]

And we keep going.

“I am responsible for ensuring that the positions we take in court remain consistent with this institution’s solemn obligation to always seek justice and stand for what is right,” Ms. Yates wrote in a letter to Justice Department lawyers. “At present, I am not convinced that the defense of the executive order is consistent with these responsibilities nor am I convinced that the executive order is lawful.”

http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/30/politics/donald-trump-immigration-order-department-of-justice/

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/30/us/politics/attorney-general-civil-rights-refugee.html

 

[sdifox]

It woukd be sad to see USAG VS USGov

 

[FIVR]

I agree, it is too bad we have elected a self-appointed autocrat who has already created a constitutional crisis. If only more people had thought for themselves and voted for Clinton.

 

[OutHouse]

what muslim ban?

inflammatory and factually wrong titles are forbidden.

 

[ivwshane]

what muslim ban?

inflammatory and factually wrong titles are forbidden.

So is trolling and yet here you are.

 

[agent00f]

what muslim ban?

inflammatory and factually wrong titles are forbidden.

The ban some guy from the inner circle was bragging about: http://thehill.com/homenews/adminis...trump-asked-me-how-to-do-a-muslim-ban-legally

He's probably also the guy who craft the talking point that it's not a ban for the brownshirts to parrot.

 

[brycejones]

what muslim ban?

inflammatory and factually wrong titles are forbidden.

Instead of the term "muslim ban" may I suggest:

The ban that fucks over innocent muslims to prevent radical islamist terrorists entering the US that excludes the countries terrorists who have attacked the US actually come from but where Trump has business interests and creates a fast lane for Christians (sorry "religious minorities") while ignoring we already have a vetting process that takes 18-24 months

 

[Jhhnn]

Instead of the term "muslim ban" may I suggest:

The ban that fucks over innocent muslims to prevent radical islamist terrorists entering the US that excludes the countries terrorists who have attacked the US actually come from but where Trump has business interests and creates a fast lane for Christians (sorry "religious minorities") while ignoring we already have a vetting process that takes 18-24 months

You know facts don't matter in the post-truth Trumpian reality distortion field.

USA! Lock her up! Build the wall! Drain the swamp! Bring back the jobs! Make America great again! Law & Order!

The utter mindlessness of it all is the scary part.

 

[Brainonska511]

The acting attorney general has now been fired. No one around now to sign foreign surveillance warrants...

https://nyti.ms/2jLQdi3

 

[Starbuck1975]

I agree, it is too bad we have elected a self-appointed autocrat who has already created a constitutional crisis. If only more people had thought for themselves and nominated Sanders.

FTFY 🙂

 

[MomentsofSanity]

The acting attorney general has now been fired. No one around now to sign foreign surveillance warrants...

https://nyti.ms/2jLQdi3

Well. That'll show... Ummmm... Yeah.

They will just appoint a new acting AG.

Edit. Already done. Dana Boente sworn in already.

 

[Hayabusa Rider]

Well. That'll show... Ummmm... Yeah.

They will just appoint a new acting AG.

Edit. Already done. Dana Boente sworn in already.

Good for her. Let Trump show himself more for what he is each day.

 

[dphantom]

cleaning house 🙂

 

[sdifox]

I salute Ms Yates for trying to do the right thing.

 

[IronWing]

FTFY 🙂

Still blaming everyone but Trump voters for Trump's election I see.

 

[flexy]

She just got fired and replaced. New AG is already sworn in.

 

[Balt]

I salute Ms Yates for trying to do the right thing.

Yep. Clearly a person of intelligence, principle, and character. Unfortunately, none of those attributes are going to be tolerated by this administration.

 

[MomentsofSanity]

Apparently the new acting AG may not be able to sign off on FISA warrants as he has not been vetted or confirmed by the senate.

 

[Brainonska511]

Still blaming everyone but Trump voters for Trump's election I see.

Well, you know, Democrats didn't nominate someone they wouldn't have voted for anyway.

 

[sdifox]

Yep. Clearly a person of intelligence, principle, and character. Unfortunately, none of those attributes are going to be tolerated by this administration.

Sad thing is if Trump has said no new visa and greencard holders are not banned there wouldn't have been any issue.

 

[yllus]

What the fucking hell is this:

 

[Starbuck1975]

Still blaming everyone but Trump voters for Trump's election I see.

When you nominate a candidate that manages to lose to Donald Trump, you get some of the blame.

 

[Paratus]

The acting attorney general has now been fired. No one around now to sign foreign surveillance warrants...

https://nyti.ms/2jLQdi3

Yup. The replacement can't do it. It has to be someone confirmed by the senate. Which means Sessions but only if they confirm him.

 

[MomentsofSanity]

Yup. The replacement can't do it. It has to be someone confirmed by the senate. Which means Sessions but only if they confirm him.

Betting the Dems hold up his appointment now with questions about the independence of the justice department in light of Trump taking this action.

 

[Brainonska511]

What the fucking hell is this:

It's like they didn't even read her letter for non-enforcement of the E.O. (in fact, it basically tells you that in the first paragraph). Then it comes across as a word salad written by Donald Trump in the third person.