Legal Analysis of Birthright Citizenship Case - The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the birthright citizenship case on its merits [1] - The case involves challenges to the Trump administration's attempt to eradicate birthright citizenship [4] - The administration argues that the Wong Kim Ark case only extends citizenship to children of parents with permanent domicile in the US [6] - The administration's interpretation focuses on the word "domicile" used extensively in the Wong Kim Ark case [7] Leticia James Case and Grand Jury Dynamics - A federal grand jury has denied the second attempt to indict Leticia James [7] - The Justice Department could attempt to indict her again, with each charge carrying a 10-year statute of limitations [8][10] - "No bill" decisions by grand juries are statistically rare, occurring in the "one to 10" number range annually out of over 150,000 cases [12] - Federal prosecutors rarely experience a "no true bill" [12]

Legal Proceedings & Potential Vindictiveness - The Eastern District of Virginia faced embarrassment and disappointment due to difficulties in obtaining an indictment against Tish James [1] - The repeated attempts to indict Tish James could strengthen her argument that the administration is vindictively targeting her [3][15] - The grand jury's initial declination to indict raises questions about the strength of the case against Tish James [4] - The standard for indictment at the grand jury stage is probable cause, a lower threshold than the "beyond a reasonable doubt" standard required for conviction at trial [18] - Continued failure to secure an indictment could support a motion to dismiss the case on grounds of vindictiveness [15] Allegations & Defense - Tish James's actions, including advocating for the people of New York, are being scrutinized, with allegations suggesting the president is seeking retribution [5] - The core issue involves claims that Tish James improperly benefited from federal government assistance to become a homeowner [7] - Tish James denies the charges, asserting they are baseless and represent a weaponization of the justice system [12] - Tish James's office argues that the attempts to indict her are linked to her previous legal victories against Donald Trump and the National Rifle Association [9][10][11] Rule of Law & Abuse of Power - Concerns are raised that powerful individuals are abusing their positions to punish independent elected officials [23] - The situation is characterized as a potential perversion of independent prosecution, resembling persecution rather than legitimate prosecution [24]

So, let's get to our other top story. In an extraordinary concession in court yesterday, prosecutors in the federal case against former FBI Director James Comey admitted the final indictment against him was never presented to the full grand jury. Interim US Attorney Lindseay Halagan, who has had no prior prosecutorial experience, initially presented a three-count indictment, but the jury rejected one of those counts, Justice Department lawyers said yesterday.Then rather than drafting and presenting a new tw ...

Legal Proceedings & Indictment Challenges - The case against former FBI Director James Comey faces potential dismissal due to irregularities in the grand jury process, specifically the final indictment not being presented to the full grand jury [1][5] - The defense argues for dismissal based on vindictive prosecution, citing President Trump's alleged use of the DOJ to target a political enemy [3][10] - Questions arise regarding the lawful appointment of Interim US attorney Lindseay Halligan, adding another layer of challenge to the indictment [3][10] - Prosecutorial misconduct is alleged against Halligan for providing improper instructions to the grand jury [11] Key Figures & Potential Outcomes - Judge Curry is expected to rule before Thanksgiving on the legality of Halligan's appointment [13] - A ruling on the magistrate judge's order to release grand jury records and recordings is imminent, potentially exposing further issues [12] - The judge is expected to rule next month on the issues of vindictive prosecution [13] Analysis & Predictions - Legal experts suggest the case is weak and unlikely to reach a jury, with multiple grounds for dismissal [7][10] - The statute of limitations has expired, preventing refiling the indictment if it is dismissed [6] - The situation is expected to worsen for the government before it improves [13]

I think that Lindsay Haligan is what happens when you put inexperienced, untested, um, politically loyal people in charge of real things. She is not a prosecutor. She tried to finesse her way through the federal legal system and today she got caught.and not only not a prosecutor knows apparently nothing about the basics of criminal law because the decision yesterday actually by the magistrate judge Fitz Pastrick was a very blistering decision. He wrote that he doesn't know whether it was intentional, neglig ...

Legal Proceedings - The Department of Justice (DOJ) admitted that the full grand jury did not see the complete indictment against James Comey [1][3] - Comey's lawyers are requesting the judge to dismiss the case, alleging vindictive and selective prosecution [2] - Legal experts have raised numerous questions about the indictment, casting doubt on whether it will proceed to trial [4] Key Individuals & Roles - Lindsey Howley, the purported US attorney for the Eastern District of Columbia, had no prior prosecutorial experience [3] - Donald Trump publicly called for the prosecution of James Comey [7] Potential Outcomes - The case could be dismissed due to the issues with the grand jury and the inexperience of the prosecutor [5][6] - The unusual nature of the case and potential political motivations could hinder its success [7] - There are significant hurdles to overcome before the case could reach a jury, making a conviction unlikely [4][8]

Joining us now is Ty Cobb, former White House attorney in the first Trump administration. Uh, it's good to see you. Look, um, all of us knew that um, Miss Halligan is not someone who was experienced, not at all experienced in these kinds of court cases.Nevertheless, what do you make of this latest reporting. >> It's shocking. Um, you couldn't find a high school stock boy at Home Depot who could have handled this more ineply than Lindsay Hallan did.um you know taking a uh indictment that the grand jury never ...

Legal and Ethical Concerns - 指控纽约总检察长 Leticia James 的案件被认为是出于政治动机，可能存在滥用职权的情况 [1][2] - Trump政府被指试图通过非正常手段任命检察官，以规避参议院的宪法责任 [2] - Lindsay Halligan 被指控向记者泄露大陪审团的机密信息，这可能构成犯罪 [2][11] - Lindsay Halligan 在与记者沟通时，未能正确遵守有关“off the record（非公开）”的规则 [6][8] Key Individuals and Cases - Leticia James 对联邦指控表示不认罪，并指责起诉是毫无根据且出于政治动机 [1][2] - 特别检察官 Jack Smith 表示愿意在国会作证，但前提是听证会必须公开 [2] - 针对民主党参议员 Adam Schiff 的案件因证据不足而停滞不前 [2][3] - Lindsay Halligan 起诉 James Comey 是她担任检察官的第五天 [11] Inexperience and Impropriety - Lindsay Halligan 被认为是缺乏经验的检察官，在法庭上甚至不知道该坐在哪里 [2] - Lindsay Halligan 在处理案件和与记者互动时，都表现出不专业的行为 [2][5]

Breaking news about another one of Donald Trump's critics and perceived enemies being targeted today, this afternoon, right now, for criminal prosecution. Two people familiar with the proceedings telling MSNBC that acting US Attorney Lindseay Haligan has presented evidence to bring criminal charges against New York Attorney General Leticia James to a grand jury. Sources telling MSNBC that the office is currently awaiting the grand jury's decision on whether or not to indict James on charges of mortgage frau ...

Legal & Judicial Process - The indictment of former FBI director James Comey is based on the findings of a grand jury [1] - The Senate Judiciary Committee launched an active investigation into the subject back in 2020 [1] - The judicial system is trusted to sort out the allegations against Comey [1][2][3][5][6][7][9] - Comey will have his day in court, and if innocent, the charges will be thrown out [1] - A grand jury of 14 members thought pursuing the allegations against Comey was worthwhile [2] Political Context - President Trump publicly pushed for the prosecution of Comey [1] - President Trump has been a vocal critic of James Comey for years, stating he fired Comey because he was a "bad cop" and a "dirty cop" [1] - There are concerns about whether the president is pressuring the Justice Department [3] - The president's past statements and actions suggest a potential political motivation behind the prosecution [1] - The current time is highly charged with political motivations and allegations [8][9]