Judge dismisses one of the lawfare cases against Trump – says Special Counsel Smith’s appointment violates the Appointments Clause of the United States Constitution,
From here:
“The judge ruled that no federal statute cited by the Justice Department authorized the appointment of Special Counsel Jack Smith by the Attorney General, meaning he has no authority to prosecute the case. “
How ironic, right? Jack Smith “lacks standing” – the same reason used to throw out so many C19 cases!
Here is a link to the ruling:
gov.uscourts.flsd_.648653.672.0.pdf (justthenews.com)
Separately, “. the former president is charged with four counts related to his conduct on January 6, had been delayed… “… the lower court will now have to determine which acts alleged in his indictment constitute official or private acts before the case can proceed.” – after the SCOTUS ruling that POTUS was exempt from prosecution for official acts.
Which leaves the mischievous, scurrilous, vexatious, arbitrary and capricious lawfare cases brought by Letitia James and Fani Willis outstanding, and subject to the appeals process.
A cynic might say that the decision was made as no-one would dare protest such a ruling after the top of Trump’s ear was removed during the failed assassination attempt a few days ago.
Mayb some more irony after all the times we have been subject to the “oh look, a shiny object” when legislation of significant import was snuck through Congress!
Onwards!!!
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This ruling will not stand for long. She is breaking with long standing practices.
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