cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/17119069

“In every use of official power, the president is now a king above the law,” warned Justice Sonia Sotomayor. “With fear for our democracy, I dissent.”

  • whygohomie@lemmy.worldEnglish
    191·
    6 months ago

    So Biden could order the army to attack the USSC? He just has to declare it officially like Michael Scott?

    I joke, but it’s a dark, dark day for this country and the rule of law.

    • Zaktor@sopuli.xyzEnglish
      111·
      6 months ago

      Usually they’d have to refuse an illegal order, but as any official act of the president is explicitly legal, such things no longer exist.

    • TokenBoomer@lemmy.worldOP
      9·
      6 months ago

      It does appear to be legal now, until the lower court hears arguments, and it goes back to the Supreme Court for a final decision. This ruling seems to be a delay, so that Trump can take office, at which point this ruling doesn’t matter.