The Judiciary Thread

[CrimsonJazz]

If Congress has impeachment power over you, they have subpoena power over you.

So what's the reason for not exercising that power? I have to think this is the GOP going full-GOP (i.e. they are not serious people.)

 

[TIDE-HSV]

Judges Scorned by GOP Refuse to Appear at Hearing on Impeachment

Two federal trial court judges who’ve drawn conservative ire for their decisions against the Trump administration declined to testify at a Senate hearing next week.

news.bloomberglaw.com

Earle, can these individuals be subpoenaed for a Senate hearing? I know that an ordinary person can, but a sitting judge? And if they can, I can't help but wonder why one wasn't issued to either or both of these people.

EDIT: Or is this a pointless GOP stunt?

More like your edit. If the substance of the subpoena was their decisions, the answer is a resounding "no." A judge can't be called on the Congressional carpet to justify his/her decision. The independence of the judiciary is woven into the Constitution. Who could enforce such a subpoena, when any judge can issue a stay of it? BTW, the immigration judges, just like "labor judges," etc., would be better named "administrative hearing officers"...

 

[CrimsonJazz]

More like your edit. If the substance of the subpoena was their decisions, the answer is a resounding "no." A judge can't be called on the Congressional carpet to justify his/her decision. The independence of the judiciary is woven into the Constitution. Who could enforce such a subpoena, when any judge can issue a stay of it? BTW, the immigration judges, just like "labor judges," etc., would be better named "administrative hearing officers"...

I agree. The word "judge" is fast-becoming pretty toxic in this country.

 

[JDCrimson]

I agree. The word "judge" is fast-becoming pretty toxic in this country.

Why is it becoming toxic? Could it possibly be because people in power disregard the orders of a judge?

Rather than judges being toxic, I think the GOP is trying "cancel" judges.

 

[CrimsonJazz]

Why is it becoming toxic? Could it possibly be because people in power disregard the orders of a judge?

Rather than judges being toxic, I think the GOP is trying "cancel" judges.

Trust me, it ain’t just one side. Many SCOTUS decisions have not only been questioned around here, but accusations toward them have been launched like a round from a sniper rifle.