Reflecting on the wisdom of a Reagan-appointed district judge who stands up for the First Amendment rights of non-citizens that this regime is seeking to deport
WOW What a wrap up for free speech. The judge sure slammed into the tyrant and the response to the coward who sent the post card. Yes I suppose freedom of speech is the first amendment , cause without that freedom nothing else seems to matter .
This is an amazing piece, both in its scope and importance. Many thanks to you, Stephen, for always framing our circumstances with the unvarnished truth!
I am tempted to read all 161 pages of this decision - it's so good. Also, I love that he has responded to his spouses comments. Makes me wonder with all these court cases against this administration - at what cost to us?? Maybe that's why he insists on firing people from the gov. They need the money...
Thank you, Steven, for bringing to light such powerful thoughts and words. They were mostly absent from even the blue MSM, at least from what I've seen.
“Freedom is a fragile thing and it’s never more than one generation away from extinction.
It is not ours by way of inheritance; it must be fought for and defended constantly by each generation, for it comes only once to a people.”
Judge Young’s words and decisions DO give me some Hope.
My questions based on the Judge’s comments on immunity:
- Will we ever be able to end or modify the decision of the John Roberts Court to extend to a President such broad Immunity Powers which Trump constantly uses to excuse his actions, or will we be able to hold him accountable for any of those that do not follow the Law as Official Duties?
AI Overview
The U.S. Constitution does not explicitly mention or define presidential immunity from criminal or civil lawsuits.
The legal concept has evolved over time through judicial interpretation and is primarily rooted in the separation of powers doctrine.
This was confirmed by the Supreme Court in the 2024 case Trump v. United States, which addressed a former president's immunity from criminal prosecution.
The Supreme Court's 2024 ruling established a three-tiered framework for evaluating presidential immunity from criminal prosecution:
Absolute immunity for core constitutional powers.
The president has absolute immunity for official acts that are within their "conclusive and preclusive" constitutional authority. This includes actions related to the "Take Care" clause and the president's role in foreign relations.
Presumptive immunity for other official acts.
For other official acts that do not fall under core constitutional powers, the president is presumed to have immunity.
➡️This presumption can be overcome if prosecutors show the prosecution would not endanger the executive branch's authority and functions.
No immunity for unofficial acts.⬅️
Former presidents are not immune from criminal prosecution for actions deemed unofficial, or private.
So let's use our Inalienable and Constitutional Rights of Free Speech, Assembly and Redress of Grievances against abuse of power by Executive Branch Department officials from the top on down into the ranks to Modernize our Constitution to fix the current abuses and ro prevent their recurrence.
Blessings to Judge Young & to Steven Beschloss for speaking out on the atrocities of the Trump regime.
WOW What a wrap up for free speech. The judge sure slammed into the tyrant and the response to the coward who sent the post card. Yes I suppose freedom of speech is the first amendment , cause without that freedom nothing else seems to matter .
This is an amazing piece, both in its scope and importance. Many thanks to you, Stephen, for always framing our circumstances with the unvarnished truth!
Freedom is an essential American value. It may soon be hard to maintain at our current trajectory.
https://albellenchia.substack.com/p/sweet-16?r=7wk5d
I am tempted to read all 161 pages of this decision - it's so good. Also, I love that he has responded to his spouses comments. Makes me wonder with all these court cases against this administration - at what cost to us?? Maybe that's why he insists on firing people from the gov. They need the money...
Worth your reading. I link to it in my essay.
Thank you, Steven, for bringing to light such powerful thoughts and words. They were mostly absent from even the blue MSM, at least from what I've seen.
❣️🇺🇸“Judge William G. Young
https://bsky.app/profile/kenaiseasky.bsky.social/post/3m2buolqgsk2o
❣️🇺🇸Steven Beschloss
https://bsky.app/profile/kenaiseasky.bsky.social/post/3m2buu73wuk2o
Excerpt from your article
Ronald Reagan
“Freedom is a fragile thing and it’s never more than one generation away from extinction.
It is not ours by way of inheritance; it must be fought for and defended constantly by each generation, for it comes only once to a people.”
Judge Young’s words and decisions DO give me some Hope.
My questions based on the Judge’s comments on immunity:
- Will we ever be able to end or modify the decision of the John Roberts Court to extend to a President such broad Immunity Powers which Trump constantly uses to excuse his actions, or will we be able to hold him accountable for any of those that do not follow the Law as Official Duties?
AI Overview
The U.S. Constitution does not explicitly mention or define presidential immunity from criminal or civil lawsuits.
The legal concept has evolved over time through judicial interpretation and is primarily rooted in the separation of powers doctrine.
This was confirmed by the Supreme Court in the 2024 case Trump v. United States, which addressed a former president's immunity from criminal prosecution.
The Supreme Court's 2024 ruling established a three-tiered framework for evaluating presidential immunity from criminal prosecution:
Absolute immunity for core constitutional powers.
The president has absolute immunity for official acts that are within their "conclusive and preclusive" constitutional authority. This includes actions related to the "Take Care" clause and the president's role in foreign relations.
Presumptive immunity for other official acts.
For other official acts that do not fall under core constitutional powers, the president is presumed to have immunity.
➡️This presumption can be overcome if prosecutors show the prosecution would not endanger the executive branch's authority and functions.
No immunity for unofficial acts.⬅️
Former presidents are not immune from criminal prosecution for actions deemed unofficial, or private.
Thank you
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So let's use our Inalienable and Constitutional Rights of Free Speech, Assembly and Redress of Grievances against abuse of power by Executive Branch Department officials from the top on down into the ranks to Modernize our Constitution to fix the current abuses and ro prevent their recurrence.
He was brilliant ....