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In reply to the discussion: DOJ pushing to keep Trump from blocking release of classified docs report on immunity grounds [View all]BumRushDaShow
(153,138 posts)13. I prefer to provide FACTS
But if those "facts" keep getting shunted aside, then one's patience gets worn thin.
Because DU's "LBN" is one of the primary reasons I joined this site almost 17 years ago, as a "newsie" (I am reading and listening to "news" quite a bit), as a realist, I know there is no way that everyone can "catch" it all.
But if/when I find stuff, I post it and that includes the goings-on with these multiple cases - literally from day one.
I am not perfect but I have been keeping up with this because it is "news" AND as a retired federal worker, I am aware of DOJ's role and how they interact with other agencies... and some of the stuff that I see posted here about what DOJ does or doesn't do is just way off the mark.
As for those two defendants, does Garland plan on putting them away in the next few days? DUers wanted them prosecuted, sure. Your article is nine months old. But now they're off as free as Trump come January 20. If you have to drop the charges to release the report, drop them.
I am sure ANY prosecutor would want to "put them away" but why DUers keep forgetting that there is a CO-EQUAL BRANCH OF GOVERNMENT - "the JUDICIAL BRANCH" is scary.
THREE BRANCHES
EXECUTIVE BRANCH (e.g., DOJ)
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH (Congress)
JUDICIAL BRANCH (District Courts/Circuit Appellate Courts/SCOTUS)
EXECUTIVE BRANCH (e.g., DOJ)
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH (Congress)
JUDICIAL BRANCH (District Courts/Circuit Appellate Courts/SCOTUS)
DOJ had EVERY duck in a row, "i"'s dotted and "t"'s crossed and the lunatic Cannon AND the SCOTUS - THE JUDICIAL BRANCH - BLOCKED IT ALL. It's as simple as that.
Why is this so hard to get????

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DOJ pushing to keep Trump from blocking release of classified docs report on immunity grounds [View all]
BumRushDaShow
Jan 2025
OP
"garland himself has already stated cannon has no authority over those cases right now"
BumRushDaShow
Jan 2025
#2
Garland should have dropped the charges on Nauta and Deoliver (or whatever this criminal's name is)
choie
Jan 2025
#37
So should a Bailiff go into her Courtroom, haul her out in handcuffs, and lock her up for judicial misconduct
BumRushDaShow
Jan 2025
#27
There is no case for immunity. He wasn't in office then. Unless they are able
travelingthrulife
Jan 2025
#7
Why not just give the report to President Biden and let him release it.
republianmushroom
Jan 2025
#16
DOJ should just release everything now and not worry about being stopped by TCF later
Attilatheblond
Jan 2025
#26