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pat_k

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2. I would think a single citizen has a "beneficial interest"...

Reply to bucolic_frolic (Reply #1)

Tue Nov 12, 2024, 04:39 PM

Nov 12

... in the lawful execution of our laws through the executive branch. It is a petition that could prompt courts like the DC circuit that are actually interested in the rule of law to act. And in fact, from reading as a lay person, courts can issue such writs sua sponte (court takes action without a request from the parties involved).

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Mechanism to compel a government official ... [View all] pat_k Nov 12 OP

I doubt it will help unless they can pull Mandamus Class Action bucolic_frolic Nov 12 #1

I would think a single citizen has a "beneficial interest"... pat_k Nov 12 #2

you're right. I was being a wise-cracker. /nt bucolic_frolic Nov 12 #3

I think the shell shock is making me obtuse (nt) pat_k Nov 12 #7

Ha ha Irish_Dem Nov 12 #4

Not all circuits are corrupt: DC, 4th, 9th, 10th pat_k Nov 12 #5

The judges who are not corrupt are afraid and timid. Irish_Dem Nov 12 #6

I live in hope pat_k Nov 12 #8

Hope and optimism are good traits. Irish_Dem Nov 12 #9

The realist sees reality as concrete. The optimist pat_k Nov 12 #10