norseamd

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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
 

FIVR

Diamond Member
Jun 1, 2016
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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.
 

brycejones

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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

IN MEMORIAM
Nov 11, 1999
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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.
 

flexy

Diamond Member
Sep 28, 2001
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She just got fired and replaced. New AG is already sworn in.
 

Balt

Lifer
Mar 12, 2000
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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.
 
Jan 25, 2011
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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.
 

sdifox

No Lifer
Sep 30, 2005
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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

Elite Member & Lifer
Aug 20, 2000
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What the fucking hell is this:

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Jan 25, 2011
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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.