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2. "As with so many Trump-era confrontations, the brazenness of the defiance isn't matched by a proportional

Reply to gab13by13 (Reply #1)

Tue Jul 8, 2025, 07:53 AM

Jul 8

or speedy response." I believe these judges are afraid to find the DOJ in contempt. Doing so, then watching helplessly as their contempt rulings are also ignored, would only underscore how toothless the judiciary has become.

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Judges too are afraid of Krasnov gab13by13 Jul 8 #1

"As with so many Trump-era confrontations, the brazenness of the defiance isn't matched by a proportional sop Jul 8 #2

What would happen to us if we acted like this with a federal judge? Irish_Dem Jul 8 #3