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ColinC

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6. I imagine if things are as bad as folks think they might be, we can find a couple.

Reply to onenote (Reply #5)

Sat Nov 23, 2024, 10:37 AM

Nov 23

Point is that it is a possible tool utilizing the courts that isn't dominated by the same partisan influences as the more common constitutional devices provided to challenge government wrongdoing.

One I have in mind is potential federal worker purges.

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My latest delusion: Class action lawsuit against Musk/ Trump [View all] ColinC Nov 23 OP

No, and the Supreme Court would also ensure that won't happen. JohnSJ Nov 23 #1

If it gets to the supreme court, it would mean it already likely happened ColinC Nov 23 #2

It will be ruled down in the lower courts before it gets there because of the SC immunity decision this year. JohnSJ Nov 23 #3

The immunity decision protects him from criminal prosecution ColinC Nov 23 #4

Not going to happen Colin. it will be argued it is part of his "official duties". People may not comprehend the JohnSJ Nov 23 #7

Yeah probably. ColinC Nov 23 #8

What legal cause of action would this class action be based upon? onenote Nov 23 #5

I imagine if things are as bad as folks think they might be, we can find a couple. ColinC Nov 23 #6