The Young Turks Constitutional Crisis?
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Mar 19, 2025 Chief Justice John Roberts takes a firm stand against Trump's defiance of judicial authority, highlighting a brewing constitutional crisis. A federal judge rules against unconstitutional deportations, raising alarms over civil liberties. Elon Musk's role in a USAID case sparks debate on executive overreach. Concerns about congressional stock trading reveal potential corruption and conflicts of interest among lawmakers. Meanwhile, frustration grows among Democrats over leadership's priorities, notably Chuck Schumer’s handling of key legislation.
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Roberts Rebukes Trump
- Chief Justice John Roberts rebuked Donald Trump for calling to impeach a judge over an immigration ruling.
- Trump wanted to deport 200+ undocumented immigrants to El Salvador.
Erosion of Due Process
- The erosion of due process affects everyone, not just undocumented immigrants.
- It increases executive branch power, concerning those worried about big government.
Disregarding Courts
- Tom Homan stated the Trump administration would disregard court decisions on immigration.
- He said, "I don't care what the judges think."