Discussion: Seizing On Supreme Court Order, DOJ Tries To Delay Census Citizenship Trial

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This is the kind of thing you do when you’re pretty sure you’re going to lose on the merits as presented.

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Not just no, but Fuck no…

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“Justice Gorsuch noted that, with respect to likelihood of success on the merits, there was no reason to distinguish the Secretary’s deposition from the depositions of other senior executive officials because ‘each stems from the same doubtful bad faith ruling, and each seeks to explore his motives,'”

Interesting that two Supreme Court Justices think motive is not relevant to the alleged offense. Motive is different from intent but prosecutors routinely try to establish motive as being the inducement to commit the crime. Criminal law classes teach the MOM acronym - method, opportunity, motive. Apparently there is a Trump/GOP exception to the general rule.

Also interesting that the Justices do not feel any compulsion to explore the “doubtful bad faith ruling.” Perhaps the first use of the Kavanaugh investigation rule established by the Trump administration - you are prohibited from looking for any evidence that would undermine your preconceived conclusion.

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Sounds like were left with people just not answering that question on the Census. Leave it blank or have a snark contest.

Yes, there is. It’s known by the DAD acronym: Democrats Are Dangerous.

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It’s clear from the maneuvering that the Court of Public Opinion can deliver a unanimous verdict of “You are a bunch of lying-ass motherf^ckers.”

So much for an independent Justice Department.

The Justice Department also complained about the amount of work it will be putting into trial prep, “conservatively” estimating that 3,520 attorney hours will be spent on preparations.

Do lawyers really expect to win on this historically lame argument? I taught a few courses at university, and this was the lamest excuse my students gave me.

The “dog ate my homework” is a better excuse.