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politics1 year ago

"Legal Experts Sound Alarm on Trump's Influence Over Judiciary"

Former Judge J. Michael Luttig suggests that the "only way" to address Donald Trump's defiance of a gag order and legal predicament is through the rule of law, as Trump faces a trial for charges related to hush money payments to Stormy Daniels. Luttig emphasizes the need for the courts to apply the rule of law to hold Trump accountable, and also highlights the responsibility of the Supreme Court and state courts to protect the judiciary from Trump's attacks.

via Newsweek|
#donald-trump#gag-order#j-michael-luttig
politics1 year ago

"Retired Judge and Historians Urge Supreme Court to Disqualify Trump from Ballot"

Retired conservative federal judge J. Michael Luttig, along with other notable lawyers including George Conway, urged the Supreme Court to disqualify Donald Trump from running for office, arguing that Trump's actions after the 2020 election constituted a broader effort to cling to power than South Carolina's secession from the US. They assert that Trump engaged in an armed insurrection against the Constitution and therefore disqualified himself under Section 3 of the Constitution. The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments on the issue on February 8.

via CNN|
#14th-amendment#donald-trump#insurrection
politics2 years ago

The Disintegration of the Republican Party: A Conservative Judge's Perspective

J Michael Luttig, a conservative judge who advised Mike Pence not to overturn the 2020 election, believes that Donald Trump has destroyed the Republican party, leaving American democracy in grave peril. Luttig argues that there is currently no Republican party to counter the Democrats, and he believes that Trump is a greater danger now than before. Luttig also stated that he does not think Trump can avoid conviction for election subversion, as the evidence is overwhelming that he knew he had lost the election.

via The Guardian US|
#american-democracy#donald-trump#election-subversion
politics2 years ago

Prominent conservative declares: Republican Party no longer exists

J. Michael Luttig, a retired federal judge and former adviser to Mike Pence, stated that there is no Republican Party to counter the Democrats, putting American democracy in grave peril. Luttig criticized the GOP for its continued support of Donald Trump and argued that there is no shared set of beliefs and values within the party. He also dismissed potential legal defenses for Trump, stating that criminal charges against him prevent a First Amendment defense. Luttig testified at the January 6 committee hearings and called Trump a danger to American democracy, emphasizing that he views Trump as an even greater danger today due to his ongoing false claims about the election.

via CNN|
#american-democracy#donald-trump#j-michael-luttig
politics2 years ago

Conservative Judges Criticize GOP's Support of Trump

Conservative former U.S. appeals court judge J. Michael Luttig has criticized the Republican Party's "spineless support" for Donald Trump's new bid for the White House, calling it a "colossal political miscalculation" and a threat to the future of the party. Luttig blames the party for Trump's federal indictment and warns that building the Republican campaign around the newly indicted front-runner undermines the rule of law. Despite this, most candidates in the crowded Republican primary field have come to Trump's defense, with polling showing him holding a strong lead over his rivals.

via Yahoo News|
#donald-trump#indictment#j-michael-luttig
politics2 years ago

"Urgent Call for Supreme Court to Implement Stronger Ethics Rules Amidst Criticism and Crisis"

Conservative former federal judge J. Michael Luttig has called on the Supreme Court to adopt a code of conduct that would subject itself to the highest professional and ethical standards. Luttig warned that Congress has the power to prescribe ethical standards of conduct for the court if it does not take action. The statement is part of written testimony Luttig has submitted to the Senate Judiciary Committee holding hearings amid a cascade of reports suggesting Thomas and other justices have engaged in conduct that at least raises the appearance of ethical impropriety.

via CNN|
#clarence-thomas#congress#ethics
politics2 years ago

"Retired Judge Urges Ethics Reform for Supreme Court Amid Criticism"

Retired conservative judge J. Michael Luttig has called for new ethics rules for Supreme Court justices, joining a chorus of legal experts from across the political spectrum. The Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing on Supreme Court ethics, and lawmakers are expected to hear from five experts. Calls for the Supreme Court justices to be subject to an ethics code have grown in recent weeks after revelations about justices’ gifts, luxury travel, and property deals highlighted how few reporting requirements are in place and how the justices are often left to police themselves.

via The New York Times|
#congress#disclosure-requirements#ethics-rules