The Supreme Court Will Determine Trump's Future
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- On Feb. 8, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral argument in a case that will likely determine if Donald Trump is eligible for office following the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision to disqualify him from the state’s ballot under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. Marc and Paige break down the central questions in this case and give an update on some of Trump's legal troubles.
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In case SCOTUS sides with Trump can Biden not stop the elections if Trump wins
In my humble not a lawyer opinion yes. The new law (if one can call it a law) would include President Biden.
@@sassysaint3096 Maybe no other president has Trump's problems?
Talk about a 180⁉️🤪
Thank YOU, DD
Had no idea Loose Teddy Cruiser was at it again. TX mess, support Allred or Guiterrez✌️🤠
No law necessary by Congress. Senator Amy Klobuchar did get sick me safeguards for the people act turned into '...Act?' bill couple years ago.
Who could foresee a toss of the Constitution by one Red Party? 🥀🏦🇺🇸
You and your team are fighting for our country. I appreciate this and will always vote for democracy.
We are a Republic
Every day the Supreme Court delays, the silence is deafening and the coup continues. 🙏🏻🇺🇸⚖️💙🗽
The coup is sickening,the oaf did nothing but divide and the steady stream of filth and lies erode the humanity of our Country.Remember when there was hope we would be about the People ,not some narcissistic, needy man-child.
Isn't there a Trojan Horse in Washington?
SCROTUS is part of that coup this year. SCROTUS decided FLorida in 2000, they'll decide every single state a Republican goes running to them about "Shady Ballots", all it will take is the SCROTUS ruling on 1 or 2 key states, like I'm sure the Republicans and the SCROTUS are planning on doing, because they're being far to open and blatant about every evil thing they're doing, as if they' don't care that they're losing voters because they feel they don't need them.
People need to stand up to this con man
Are the snipers on annual leave again?
This should have been resolved 2 yrs ago. I would have more faith in SCOTUS if it wasn't bought off.
That's what I be saying. It seems more like a reality show 😅
Love listening to you, Marc - your righteous indignation, backed by knowledge of the law, is music to my ears. You are the voice of decency & reason - a great antidote to the total & utter crap being spewed by the corrupt Republican party. As you said, it's getting WORSE not better. Keep preaching the TRUTH - all voters need to hear it!!! Vote BLUE folks, save DEMOCRACY! 💙🌈💙🌈💙
I have no faith in the Supreme Court. They will do anything they can to scoot through this and kick the can down the road.
If they choose to not rule on it? He's off the ballot. We win
Zero faith.... except them doing the wrong thing...... 5-4 ruling to get that razor wire out of the rio.... wtf.... it should have been 9-0.... wtf is wrong with the 4??? Like I said... ZERO faith.
They are all Federalists, Trump was recruited by the Federalists. There is no reason to trust them.
There is NO reason to have any faith in the Supreme Court - they have clearly shown that they support that traitor drumpf 100% - we may have lost this country already!
I'm sure the supreme court will say he hasn't been found guilty as yet and keep him on the ballot.clarence Thomas hasn't recused so that to me is a sure sign.the republican judges have no shame.
Thank you so much for your work, Mr. Elias. SCOTUS just needs to do the right thing for once. Just follow the 14th Amendment. READ IT. If they do, DT is gone. Forever.
That would be soooo cool,no crude,fowl rude ugly lies....now to stop the wars...
problem is, that SCOTUS is not elected body, but selected for political and monetaRY GAINS!!!!!!!!!!!!! AND THAT BLACK GUY IS CASHING ALL THE WAY!!!!!
@@user-ni2wf3jx9v Clarence Thomas?
You cant read then.
Watching from afar.If you don’t have law and order you have anarchy.The Supreme Court need to put this stupid immunity issue to bed and quickly.A proud nation has been embarrassed and made a laughing stock by this unhinged example of a human being long enough.
Thank you!!
Stinky should have been arrested on Jan 7. It's repulsive to have this criminal trying to be president.
Thank you
I hope your message gets through
Ditto! FRUSTRATED in 🇨🇦🇨🇦
Ditto 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Let’s never forget how we got where we are with this anarchic SCOTUS. In 2 words…Mitch McConnell. Chief Obstructive Republican. Vote blue and down ballot them ALL out the door!
As someone who isnt American even we're concerned about another Trump win. You're the most powerful democracy on earth and we would like you to stay that way, both powerful and democratic. Chances are Trump would change both of those things.
FYI - America is NOT a democracy. We are a constitutional republic with democratic institutions.
And therein lies the problem. The Electoral College prevents the US from being a true democracy in the sense of majority rule. Trump and the GOP in it's current state, is a product of the EC.
you do realize he was just president.
Support is a synonym of Defend!! Look it up Supreme Court!!
Yes, and IMO Trumps argument that he didn't take an oath to support the Constitution itself should be morally disqualifying
Bet you can do a google search.... you KNOW all those people have smartphones.... whip your phone out.
I also looked it up! Your point is spot on. 👌
“It’s all political!” screeched the politicians defending their ineligible politician for political reasons.
To add to that these politicians screeching for their own political reasons as they are ineligible as well ! The entire treasonous bunch needs to go. Giving aid or comfort to individuals who tried and are still themselves trying to end our democracy are not qualified to represent “We The People “
Excellent summing up if SCOTUS would insanely fail to just READ the Constitution! The conclusion #45 can’t be allowed on any Presidential ballot is “a slam dunk” full stop.
Sounds like double speak but it is exactly what they are doing!!
"It's all law!" So many seem to take the law personal. The law isn't out to get trump. If he done wrong, he will be punished as you or I would be. No better, no worse.
We need Trump to fix biden's mess.
As a non-American, if this is down to your Scotus splitting hairs I find it shocking. I believe it is obvious to any thinking American that DJT should not have immunity .
The one Justice is a sex offender and a bribe taker, another one is a drunk, and sex offender, of course they were protected by Republicans during their hearings. Republicans LOVE these kind of people. The last one is a religious fanatic. Some of the older ones are such protestants they think they can both interpret the word of God in their own image and likeness and believe their interpretations of the constitution are similarly just what the founders intended.
As a Briton, the King holds office.
The President of the [insert banana republic here] is an officer.
As an American, I couldn't agree more.
@@jerihazeltine6713 😃
SCOTUS didn't care if overturning roe v wade would upset people.
Issue with trump is, if he becomes president again, he wants to be a dictator, and all of those on SCOTUS, may need a new job! He would not need them, he will be making all decisions and will do as he pleases, not based on a law, or a constitution. He wants to be just like Putin.
GOP SCOTUS DESERVES TO BE IN GITMO NOT SEATED IN JUDGEMENT OVER ANYONE IN AMERICA BC JOHN ROBERTS HELD A FAKE TRIAL W/O WITNESSES OR EVIDENCE TO LET TRUMP KERP ON COMMITTING MORE AND MORE TREASONS & CLARENCE THOMAS MUST RECUSE HIMSELF FROM THIS DECIDING CONSIDERING HE WAS AN ACTIVE PARTICIPANT IN INSURRECTION W HIS CRAZY WIFE GINNI
Show didn't 😢 it's the same thing with gun control.
Mark you give me hope in this thing called the Justice System! Keep Democracy alive!!
The Supreme Court Pimp's are afraid to give Trump Total Immunity because that would give Biden Total Immunity!
IT seems it's a matter of who gets to become a Dictator first now huh?
Now or Never!
Amen!
The decisions about Trump's fate are sooooooo obvious! But, I'm deeply concerned that the obvious will be ignored by those with the power to ignore it. Marc is my HERO!
I agree 100%….on both points😊
FACTZ
Ya the supreme Court which I guess are above the law apparently or a part of a coup at least the ones that Donald John Trump appointed
NEVER UNDER ESTIMATE THE POWER OF EVIL !
The decisions of Trumps fate are determined by GOOD AMERICANS once again coming out in record numbers and saying NO to Maga...not the Maga court.He was on the ballot in 2020 and he may run his campaign in a jumpsuit but saying that the court determines OUR fate is ridiculous fear mongering.Unless they say only Maga can vote,its still our choice!!!!
I used to think there were some republicans who had honor and believed in our democracy. Not anymore. I'm so afraid for my country. That man cannot, CANNOT be in the oval ever again. You're one of my heros,Mark. Thank you and your organization for everything you do.😙
Don’t despair, there still are Republicans who are extremely upset by the effects of MAGA on their party. Hope they get the strength to speak out and end this nightmare. 😊
Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger are the only Republicans to put it all on the line. Mitt Romney is putting a little more out there. The vast majority of Rs don't give a damn about the danger we're in. Truly disgusting.
If we think he's doing all he can to get in the WH in order to stay out of prison, imagine how hard he'll work to stay in the WH to avoid prison.
@@jneigler They need to split the party, but both sides of the GOP are afraid of losing too much power.
I second that. Marc is an amazing man taking on this threat with courage. Many do not understand this threat. Safe to say Marc wouldn’t get 10 seconds on Fox.
There's a reason they call it the "oath of office" and not the "oath of being the elected person with keys to the building and nuclear codes"
Vote Blue All The Way Save Our Democracy and Freedom.
Your not a democracy your country is a republic
That is MY PLAN 💙💙💙💙🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷💙💙💙💙💙
We no longer have a Democracy. Corporate America controls our country.
Your ignorance is only superceded by your stupidity.
@@susanboeing8583do u mean 🇺🇸 😂
WHY is everyone ignoring the second reason defined in Section 3 of the 14th Amendment?
"OR given aid or comfort to the enemies thereof."
They PERSONALLY do not have to be charged with anything, just SUPPORTING them disqualifies him.
If already saying that he will grant pardons to the CONVICTED Domestic Terrorists that attacked the Capital Building on January 6th, 2021, DOESN'T qualify as "given aid or comfort to the enemies thereof" what the Hell would?
Every reporter should ask Trump how granting pardons convicted insurrectionists wouldn’t be providing aid and comfort to them.
If re-elected, Trump would become instantly ineligible the moment he pardons a convicted insurrectionist. Section 3 of the 14th says “no person shall be” nor “hold”. It’s not only restricted to who is on the ballot. It restricts who holds the office.
Yes. Great point that's not deeply discussed.
I think they don’t concentrate on that, because the Colorado Supreme Court already ruled that he engaged in an insurrection, just didn’t think they should make the final decision on his eligibility. What do you think?
What about the Hit song he made with them.
Agree...a court has already determined that fact and that fact should not be in question before SCOTUS. Vote blue!
The United States Supreme Court 's role is to INTERPRET the LAW! They have to decide if the case sent to them is CONSTITUTIONAL.
Party should not matter.
Sure, but.....
And they are setting legal precedent so all Americans will have to live with it going forward.
Judge Luttig just filed a amicus brief
😏👍🏾
Agree, however, trump has already called on those that he had added to the court, and he is expecting them to do his bidding, and his MAGA fools will do as he bids should they not rule in his favour! They all need to do the right thing, and then deal with the safety matters afterwards. The entire country is in a mess because of stumpy. 🤬
I want to thank you for almost single handedly saving democracy one court case at a time - God Bless you and all those on your team !!
A crime is a crime, the constitution tells use to have equal justice. Once you go down this path of anyone being exempt from justice you are actually subverting the equal justice in the constitution.
Trump is guilty PERIOD
Isn't it "preserve, protect, and defend the constitution?" Preserve = keep it intact. Protect = don't destroy it and don't let others destroy it. Each of those, including DEFEND mean to uphold it. I don't think you can look at it any other way.
And the Biden administration is not following the Constitution. Wake up.
Alternative definitions?
@@virginiaoflaherty2983 No, those aren't alternate definitions. Those are common use definitions. Apparently you need Merriam Webster definitions?
Merriam Webster:
Preserve: to keep safe from harm: to keep intact; to keep safe
Protect: to guard - shield from destruction; maintain the status and integrity of
Defend - to drive danger or attack away from
Synonyms to "uphold" are: defend, support, stand up for, avow, affirm, justify, affirm, and maintain.
I think you can figure it out. Only Republicans use alternative facts and justifications.
Excellent! Vote blue!
@@ittt6339T H A N K Y O U , ittt !!! Y O U need to be the “law clerk” for whatever maga-leaning judges have the audacity to lay claim to a seat in our court!! It’s a sad state of affairs when those people haven’t E V E N taken a perfunctory look at a D I C T I O N A R Y !!!
EVERY VOTER SHOULD WATCH THIS VIDEO!
This conversation is spot on today. I've also thought that the Supreme Court should not factor in the fear of violent reaction to the ruling but the point is to rule and settle this issue.
So Trump clearly qualifies for this passage in the fact that he provided aid and comfort to the insurrection by delaying a response
And Biden bailed in Afghanistan. Now two proxy wars. Yea, grow up.
at the very least that's what he did. It is obvious he also ordered his lackeys to make it happen.
SCOTUS needs to be revamped...as in 20:54 there needs to be 13 Justices NOT 9.
It will NEVER pass in Congress where the Republicans have the majority...😔
I contribute to this man and his group democracy docket. He wins every court case he takes on, and it’s committed to challenging, gerrymandering and voter suppression.!
The Merriam Webster clearly defines the word “SUPPORT” as “to uphold or DEFEND as valid or right”. Are the courts going to claim that Merriam is wrong? Furthermore, Merriam defines “officer” as Chief Executive Officer” which is partly defined by another source as “Chief executive OFFICERS (CEOs), who are also known by titles such as executive director, managing director, or PRESIDENT…..” How much more clearer does this need to be known?
Thank you, Mark, Page and all at Democracy Docket! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Was trump sworn into office ? Did he take an oath of office to the constitution? Did he not insite the inserection ? Answer is yes to All ! 😂
Incite ... 😊
The answer is a resounding YES!!!
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Seriously.. POTUS is the Commander in Chief of the US Military. Any Federal government employee can tell you that you must take an oath of office POTUS oath quoted; “…and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."
AND. In the 1976 case of Buckley v. Valeo, the Court established that Officers of the United States are those persons exercising significant authority pursuant to the laws of the United States.
So Trump’s lawyers arguments are moot.
There was no insurrection
Yeah, don't believe what you saw on Tv ......belive me........sure !
Tactic of a master criminal: make people question the meanings of common words.
About the first question: If article 14 section 3 does not apply to the President, then it would be an unsignificant article, not worth belonging to the constitution. Who else could indulge into an insurection of any threatening size ?
Great podcast. Thank you so much Marc and your staff for all of your hard work in fighting to protect our democracy.
It’s known as the office of the president. Of course he’s in Officer! This is the spaghetti theory 45 does all the time he sees what sticks
Who sits in The Oval Office? The Commander In Chief who is the Highest Officer of all the US Military branches. Not just a paper pushing officer, but an officer over the military as well.
@@mamiemartinson4649
EXACTLY!!!
How can the people expect Congress to define insurrection
It's difficult to define, but we know one when we see one.
He rebelled against the Constitution by refusing to peacefully transfer power! To those that say “let the voters decide”, our response is that we did that in 2020, and he tried to overturn the results, in rebellion to the Constitution.
The Supreme Court is so disgusting. I use to respect them. Why just why would they even think to let Trump back in power. It'll be a daily hell for our people. Do the right think it's time to send this devil to jail
If he gets back into power, it's the end of the US as a nation. Hundreds of millions will need immediate asylum.
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Deborahharrison, you are 100% correct!
The first thing the authoritarians do is suppression of the courts, so think twice SCOTUS justices.
Thank you for this great explanation and for all the work that you do to help save democracy!
SCOTUS has been bought and Thomas should recuse since he has a serious conflict of interest with his wife. SCOTUS is a joke and only cares about what their benefactors want
Excellent video Mark and Page! Informative as always! Thank you for your efforts in serving and defending our country’s democracy!
Not a democracy, a Republic. Learn the difference.
@@georgemarcouxjr6192 Weak loser take.
@@georgemarcouxjr6192 actually, it’s both.
@@georgemarcouxjr6192 a Republic is a form of democracy. YOU should probably know the difference before trying to condescend others
Lock him up! That’s what he said about Hillary Clinton. I guess when you have double standards, you don’t see anything, except for your own perspectives.
Hard to say which horrorific crime was the worst,sexual assaults?taking money from foreign investors during presidency?losing/sharing military secrets? Leading an insurrection?
@@lozensfire unfortunately, the only power we have is casting our vote. I’d really like to see him due time. I totally agree with your assessment though. It’s hard to say which crime was more vile.
I wish I could😢believe in this court
Obama got rooked for making an appointment then the Repugnants slid another one in the same time frame Obama was forbidden to insert his choice.Kavenaugh should not be on court because he biff and squee were very naughty young men and witnesses were lined up to testify but the cheating right wouldn't admit depositons.
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Mark, even if he weasels through the insurrection case, is accepting millions in foreign bribes while in office also a disqualification? Will this be presented as well?
While I agree with the Colorado court that Trump engaged in insurrection, there is also ample evidence in the public record that he has provided and is providing 'aid and comfort' to people who have been convicted of offenses related to Jan. 6. Even if he isn't technically an insurrectionist himself, the clause is broader than that. If you swear an oath to be loyal to the US, and then foreswear yourself, you don't deserve the privilege of occupying an office under the Constitution.
Yes! If promising them a pardon if he gets elected isn't offering aid & comfort, I don't know what is! 🤷🏼
But Stinky is an insurrectionist. He told his supporters to come to DC to disrupt the transfer of power. He tried to get Pence to violate his duty. Stinky is an enemy of the US.
Yes!
Does taking an oath to DEFEND the Constitution mean you have to SUPPORT the Constitution?
"Support (verb as in defend, advocate belief)." The word "defend" is literally used to define the word "support." They're synonymous.
Don't try to parse it. It is obvious that trump violated his oath. The only real question is whether a criminal conviction is necessary. He has been convicted three times, but not criminally.
It not about words but about meanings.
@@zetus01 And the words have a meaning that is very clear. Crossing your fingers when you say the oath doesn't count. Unless you are an 8-year old/.
@@jasonwiley798 Reciting the words of an oath without having in mind their meaning does not have to be meaningful.
@@zetus01 So he had his fingers crossed. That only works for an 8-year old. ADults realize that when you take an oath it means something.
Bless 🙏 you Marc 🙏⚖️🇺🇸
I’ve said it before and will say again.. I’ve worked with and for attorneys for 30+ years and I know very few who can see through the issues so clearly and also be able to articulate it with no bravo. Well done.
Please don't forget the clause in section 3 that states 'or given aid or comfort to the enemies thereof'. Trump's participation was not required.
NO! The Presidential Oath says “PRESERVE, PROTECT, AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES!” Get this right, PLEASE!!!
😂 Trump's claiming he never took an oath to uphold the Constitution. Then how can he possibly be sworn in knowing that he will not uphold everything our country stands for? Biden 2024.
President job is to execute the laws. The constitution is the Supreme law of the land.
@@MichaelJohnson-vi6eh I did not comment on what the President’s job is … rather my comment focused on the oath every president takes and as such, anyone that thinks the oath does not define “support of the constitution” belongs in a padded cell, perhaps right next to Trump!
So if the expectation of SCOTUS is to do the right thing, why was it right for them to overturn Roe v Wade? Please help me understand your confidence in them.
They said it should be up to each state on abortion so I assume they should at the very least let each state decide which candidates to put on the ballot.
@@TeraJohnson-nv2sp and states during the 60s supported segregation and the federal government had to intervene. Why would it make a difference if the states opposed rights instead of the federal government? Isn’t there a federal standard for the well being of all citizens?
This court has been very big on states rights and even used that as an excuse for why they abolished Roe by saying each state should decide what it wants to do on abortion. I’m saying that if they used it as their reasoning in the Roe case, it seems like they should be consistent in this case but who knows what this right leaning court will do. I don’t think it was right to overturn Roe, I’m just repeating what they said.
@@TeraJohnson-nv2sp and my original question was why he thought that SCOTUS would do the right thing especially because of Row v Wade. I don’t think that states should hinder individual rights and the government needs to protect/enforce those rights.
Ok sorry to have bumbled into your conversation.
Corruption serves corruption so Democracy doesn't stand a chance. Who are we trying to kid ?
Thank you Mark and DD. Hopefully there is a light at the end of this very long and dark tunnel.
Is the portion of Article 14 Section 3 that says "or given aid or comfort to the enemies thereof" relevant?
I have a feeling that Scotus will wash their hands saying Trump cannot hold an office again, but cannot be stopped from being on the ballot. That then puts GOP on the spot to decide whether to go with Trump or Haley
Could Scotus really be that stupid?? They are allowing tfg to continue his destruction of OUR democracy!!!..they need to act NOW and follow the constitution..no other president in history has demanded full immunity but then none except Nixon, have really been indicted on so many crimes upon our country...NO IMMUNITY...SHUT HIM UP AND GET HIM IN PRISON TOMORROW!! an innocent person does not continue delays and appeals etc. Rather they want court to be swift so they can prove their innocence..he is guilty guilty guilty!!!!!
They should have went with pence a honorable man! Haley is maga same as trump!
A person under the age of 35 can't be on the ballot, nor can a foreign-born person, no matter how many people want to vote for them. People write in "Mickey Mouse" but his name cannot be on the ballot. So should it be for Stinky. If he is disqualified from holding office he's disqualified from being on the ballot.
What his supporters see in Stinky is beyond me!
So sad that we have to calculate the justices' politics rather than the merits of cases these days. Totally no corruption going on.
One nation under God🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿💙💙💙. Thank you all for your outstanding service and dedication to democracy and saving the United States of America.
Yuch, about time those last to words were forgotten, it is 2024.
@@soulcrewblue8629the light makes the corrupt squirm.😂
"Under God" was added and should have never been added. It has given Creedence to the lie we are a Christian nation
@@massivemindmeat What light?
Thank you for the diligence, teaching, and the informative way for us to keep thinking.
Thank you Marc and Company ❤
For a real Supreme court, deciding on this should be very easy, BUT WHEN THE SUPREME COURT IS CORRUPTED, IT IS ANOTHER QUESTION…HOW CAN WE CLEAN THE SUPREME COURT WHEN CORRUPTION IS POWERING THEIR DECISIONS??? Who HAS POWER OVER THE SUPREME COURT?????
QUESTION...who has power over SCOTUS? Anyone who ignores their rulings. SCOTUS better wake up and act before it's too late. Power is only powerful when it's respected. Texas has already said...go piss up a rope. Undermining the authority of the judicial is instep with undoing democracy! Wake up SCOTUS! Vote blue!
Ty Mark. You said it all in a nut shell! No sugar coating. Keep up all the good works you do to solve Gerry Mandering.
His "Patriots" can wage a write-in campaign to express their opinion.
But the MOST important action MUST be to show NO ONE is above the LAW not even a former President.
Not all States have write-ins.
Even if they do, "disqualified" means they are denied that position even if they are elected.
@@richietattersall2122 Yeah, didn't say they could get him elected, but the write-in is often a protest vote so they can express their opinion about their cult leader being held to the same standard of law as the rest of US
Thank you.
All over the internet, I see people talking about the threats to our democracy. They can define it; point out the problems ; analyze the fallacies in problems that are occurring and, in other words, point fingers ad nauseam. Mark, you are the only one I see actually doing anything about it. I admire you for that and wish you every success possible in doing so. Go, Mark!
You’re right on about Trump trying to stay out of prison And he will do or say anything to do it
If you're defending something or someone without supporting (or allowing support) for them/it, then you're not defending them/it.
Imagine protecting your family from outside enemies, but not letting them eat or drink. That's not true protection.
There is also the matter of interpreting the refusal to peacefully transfer power as the insurrection.
They can easily use that amendment too. 🙏🏻🇺🇸⚖️
@@audreywellham2413 They can. They’ve gotten an Amicus brief telling them how.
You are a hero, Mark! Not just the USA, but the world is depending on wonderful, upright people like you! Thank you, Sir. 🙏
It would be much worse for the Constitution, Democracy and the Republic not to remove Donald J. Trump by disqualification under the 14th Amendment, Section 3, than to allow him to continue as a ligitamate, electable option. He has simply disqualified himself by his actions and his words.
The Framers provided a Framework for us to color in as our young country evolved. They thought we might be grown-up enough to steer the ship from there.
Support *NPVIC* NATIONAL POPULAR VOTE INTERSTATE COMPACT. This gives States the power to award their Electoral votes to the winning popular vote candidate.
Spot on as always Mark and company!! Thank you for fighting hard for our Democracy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
JUST BLOODY HURRY UP SUPREME COURT WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING WRITING THE CONSTITUTION AGAIN OR SOMETHING HOW LONG IS A PIECE OF STRING? JUST DO IT!!
You are the True Patriot - Thank you for what you do.
I haven't seen an amicus brief addressing one sentence of 14.3 that removes appellate jurisdiction from SCOTUS to both houses of congress. Since Co and Me followed state law in disqualifying trump under the applicable evidentiary standards, the only route to removing that disqualification is by 2/3 vote of both houses of Congress. Additionally, the presidency is not just the chief executive officer, it is also the chief officer of the military under the commander in chief role... just saying.
So it seems useless for any Supreme Court to rule (according to the 14/3) to remove 45 from the ballot, if by 3/4 or whatever amount the GOP can overturn the ruling. 🤨😖despite the fact that he’s a criminal, rapist, lowlife. Amoral, with no integrity or good character.
Love Democracy Docket!
We need Marc to argue this case to SCOTUS for us! 👍💙Thanks for all you do Marc.
"empty vessel of a cesspool" not really a well written line, but I enjoy that sentiment about republicans
Thanks Marc and Paige. Awesome breakdown! Thanks
Scotus won't hurt themselves, best scenario: leave it to the state courts.
You guys are unstoppable and really have a super grounded and strong base take on the law.
Awesome class today guys. I really appreciate the time you spend explaining to the citizens of this country exactly what is going on in this country as well as the behaviors and intentions of our leaders and representatives who are accountable to us whether they behave that way or not. These disclosures and transparencies give us awareness and insight into how we need to vote going forward.
Thank you
Go MARK!!!
Marc is absolutely outstanding, as always. The interviewer also did an excellent job!
SOMEBODY should send an amicus reminding the Court that a dictator has no need for a Supreme Court. Huh?
Part of why I don't think it's QUITE as bleak as painted. Supreme Court likes having power too, so is unlikely to undermine itself to that extent.
If the president isn't an officer of the government why would he need to state he will honour the constitution because if he doesn't , he is immune . The point of making the pledge would not be important or necessary. The only reason he makes the pledge is because he must be an officer and all officers must provide an equal pledge and accept responsibility and liability in that role.
Remember the Constitution article 14 applies to Congress too, essentially when they want to be reelected
The supreme court needs to stand on its foundation and Not flonder here. Stand up and stand in. Upholding our very foundation.
I would really like to see a video that looks into those 3 amicus briefs. What are there arguments? What does it say about the thinking of Trump's lackeys?
Thanks for clearing up in 5 seconds the convoluted plot of lost. To this day I have never finished this show, and has always wondered what the point was.
The corrupt Court will give him a pass. Isn’t it obvious? They have proved their contempt for settled law.
Afraid you are right.
I certainly hope that SCOTUS will rule correctly & keep our democracy intact. I still remember Kavanaugh's rude responses during the Senate hearings, his emotional cry-babying & "I like beer". He demonstrated that he did not belong on SCOTUS. He was hand-picked by Stinky for such a time as this. I certainly hope he has matured by now & will uphold our Constitution.
I foresee anything from 6-3 in favor of Trump to 5-4 against. Will be very surprised if they definitively block him country-wide.
Question… Can the US Supreme Court judges be disqualified if they support and give aid or comfort to an insurrectionist?
It does state “in any office”
Surely the Constitution applies to them as well!
THEY WERE DEAD THE WHOLE TIME !?
Yup the last episode as far as I can remember, is in a church and they are waiting for the last soul to realise he is dead... So long ago, was a stupid ending.
I love your videos and your appearances with Brian. I have a question for your legal mind. Since the president is commander in chief, why could not a military tribunal put Trump on trial for dereliction of duty for his inaction during the insurrection?
Thanks for all your work to save this country from its very worst impulses and from our remarkable ignorance. Many of us are profoundly grateful.
I don't have much faith that this Supreme Court will do the right thing.
Are they ever going to tell us what the Supreme Court ruling is about the president having complete immunity
This is still at DC Court of Appeals. We are waiting on them.
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Thanks for what you all do, Marc!!
Spot on! "We need to set aside all of these political considerations and focus on the constitution as it's written." ~ Marc Elias