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A federal judge warned of "consequences" if the Trump administration violated court orders, but did not specify what those consequences would be or what it would take for the judge to enact them.

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[–] Atelopus-zeteki@fedia.io 77 points 3 hours ago (2 children)

Stop warning, start consequenting.

[–] tonytins@pawb.social 10 points 3 hours ago

I know, right? Just skip straight to the point.

[–] YurkshireLad@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 hours ago

Much to late for that.

[–] Nightwingdragon@lemmy.world 25 points 3 hours ago* (last edited 3 hours ago) (1 children)

Anyone wanna guess what those "Consequences" are going to be?

  • A sternly worded written order DEMANDING compliance, with random words in ALL CAPS to show how serious they are this time.
  • A repeat of the orders demanding compliance, but adding the words "OR ELSE" to the end.
  • A $1000 fine for the first dozen or so violations, followed by nothing at all.
  • A contempt of court charge for Trump that actually can't be enforced because he's the sitting President.
  • A press release saying that Trump needs to abide by the court's decisions.
  • Absolutely fucking nothing at all.
[–] NJSpradlin@lemmy.world 2 points 2 hours ago* (last edited 2 hours ago) (2 children)

Last I checked he can’t be charged with anything as sitting President, not that it can’t be enforced. The SC said that as long as he’s acting in the official capacity of President, and they’re the only ones that can define that on a case by case basis, then it’s official and legal. It’ll be his subordinates that’ll be charged.

Edit: even my grasp of the situation here seems flimsy to me, so someone more dialed in or informed feel free to re-educate me on the subject.

[–] aaaa@lemmy.world 3 points 2 hours ago* (last edited 2 hours ago)

Theoretically, you can still sue the office of the President, just not Trump himself.

So, you know. You can cost the taxpayers money, but not the person making the terrible costly decisions

[–] Nightwingdragon@lemmy.world 2 points 2 hours ago

Last I checked he can’t be charged with anything as sitting President, not that it can’t be enforced.

Whichever way it works. The end result is the same.

[–] GrundlButter@lemmy.dbzer0.com 15 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

If the justice system worked the same way for everyone as it did for trump, it would be no different than not existing at all.

[–] Nougat@fedia.io 2 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

If the judiciary didn't exist at all, you know there would be some vigilante justice being meted out on a regular basis.

Just saying.

[–] GrundlButter@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 hour ago (1 children)

There's already been a couple attempts on his life, so your theory holds ground.

[–] Bellingdog@lemmy.world 3 points 1 hour ago (1 children)

No attempt that should be taken seriously.

[–] GrundlButter@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 43 minutes ago

Be the change you wish to see in the world.

[–] Deello@lemm.ee 11 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

Consequences? I don't know the meaning of the word.

-Trump probably

How much could a consequence be? 10 dollars?

-Trump probably

[–] Tronn4@lemmy.world 7 points 58 minutes ago

They already did. Why is there all these warnings and super warnings and ultimatums. Because there are separate laws for us and them.

[–] Hobbes_Dent@lemmy.world 4 points 3 hours ago (1 children)
[–] qprimed@lemmy.ml 5 points 3 hours ago* (last edited 3 hours ago) (1 children)

let it play out. so far the judiciary has been the only administrative bulwark. we will know so much more very shortly and that will dictate what hand is forced next.

[–] Theprogressivist@lemmy.world 4 points 1 hour ago* (last edited 1 hour ago)

Hopefully, they start chipping away at his staff and administration. But who am I kidding.

Haha, consequences?

[–] NOT_RICK_SANCHEZ@lemmy.world 3 points 2 hours ago

Finally, trump is really gonna get a stern talking to this time!

[–] Nougat@fedia.io 2 points 2 hours ago

lol no there won't be

[–] chakan2@lemmy.world 1 points 2 hours ago

Ooooooh...another warning...that'll show em.