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'Impeachable': Hayes reacts to Trump-ordered indictment of NY AG
MSNBC· 2025-10-10 00:52
Political Commentary - The report suggests a sitting president openly engaging in certain actions would typically end the career of any president except Trump [1] - The report alleges the president is ordering pretextual prosecutions of political critics in a retaliatory and lawless manner [1] - The report claims these actions violate the laws of the country, the Constitution, and the Spirit of Liberty [1] - The report asserts that jailing political opponents simply because they are opponents constitutes tyranny [2] - The report characterizes this as an impeachable offense [2] Legal and Ethical Concerns - The report describes the situation as the biggest justice scandal in our lifetime [1]
'Tyranny': Trump vet sounds alarm on ex-boss's revenge indictments (Ty Cobb x Melber)
MSNBC· 2025-10-10 00:35
DOJ & Legal Concerns - The analysis suggests a potential disintegration of the rule of law under the current administration, pointing to authoritarianism and tyranny [1] - There are concerns about the Attorney General potentially violating her oath to the Constitution, possibly influenced by loyalty to the President [2] - The appointment of a US attorney is questioned for being unqualified and potentially illegal, which could impact the validity of prosecutions [3][4][5] - Seasoned federal prosecutors reportedly found insufficient evidence to indict Comey, leading to the lead prosecutor being replaced by a Trump loyalist who then brought the indictment [8][9] White House Dynamics & Presidential Power - The current White House lacks the experienced and independent-minded senior people who previously provided guard rails and helped the President understand limitations [10][11] - The President is perceived as feeling "unleashed" and entitled to act as he wishes, with the only concern being the speed of execution [12] - There is a concern that the President might invoke the Insurrection Act to assert control, potentially without legal restraint [18][20][21] Future Election & Transfer of Power - There is a concern that current actions could be a blueprint for more widespread use of the military to distort or subvert the 2028 election and transfer of power [23][24] Constitutional Issues & Executive Orders - The President is reportedly pushing ahead with executive orders that are likely to be challenged in the Supreme Court because they contradict the Constitution [26][27] - The birthright citizenship case is cited as an example where federal courts have blocked the President's orders because they are unconstitutional [27][28]
The shadow docket ruling Melissa Murray says brings us ‘dangerously close’ to ‘real tyranny’
MSNBC· 2025-09-13 19:45
Legal Analysis of Immigration Enforcement - The court's shadow docket decision allows the federal government to use criteria like speaking Spanish or working a low-wage job as reasonable suspicion for unlawful presence [5] - Justice Kavanaugh's concurrence questions whether challengers have standing to bring the case, requiring proof of injury from the defendant's actions [6] - Challenging the use of these criteria in court requires showing unlawful detention, making justice "after the fact" and difficult for low-wage workers [8][9][10] - The decision licenses the use of these criteria and makes it harder for individuals to challenge it [10] Constitutional Rights and Government Power - The Constitution aims to diffuse government power to prevent tyranny and protect individual rights [20] - Requiring individuals to carry passports resembles practices in Europe before World War II, raising concerns about government overreach [21] - The government's interest in law enforcement should not outweigh individual rights to personal security and dignity [27] - It is better for many guilty individuals to go free than for one innocent person to be unjustly punished [28] Judicial Scrutiny and Efficiency - The Supreme Court has historically prioritized individual rights over efficiency or expediency [15] - Lower court judges are carefully ruling, but the Supreme Court's decisions without explanation feed the idea of rogue judges [17]