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politics1 year ago

Trump's Immigration Policy: Ending Birthright Citizenship and Deportations

President-elect Donald Trump has announced plans to issue numerous executive orders upon taking office, including ending birthright citizenship and considering pardons for those involved in the 2021 US Capitol riot. In an NBC interview, Trump also discussed potential changes to US aid to Ukraine, NATO membership conditions, and immigration policies, including deporting undocumented immigrants and working with Democrats on a plan for "Dreamers." He expressed mixed signals on pursuing legal actions against political adversaries, emphasizing success over retribution.

via BBC.com|
#birthright-citizenship#executive-orders#immigration
politics1 year ago

Pa. Republicans Walk Out, Boo Jan. 6 Capitol Officers

During a visit to the Pennsylvania House by two former officers who defended the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, some Republican legislators booed and walked out, prompting criticism from Democrats. The officers, Harry Dunn and Aquilino Gonell, were there as part of a Biden campaign event and warned about the dangers posed by Donald Trump. The incident highlighted deep political divisions and differing views on law enforcement and the events of Jan. 6.

via The Associated Press|
#donald-trump#law-enforcement#pennsylvania-house
crime1 year ago

"Capitol Riot Sentencings Raise Concerns of Future Attacks"

Colorado geophysicist Jeffrey P. Sabol was sentenced to over five years in prison for his involvement in the U.S. Capitol riot, where he helped drag a police officer into a mob and participated in the breach of the Capitol building. He was found guilty of obstruction of an official proceeding and federal robbery, and expressed remorse during his sentencing, acknowledging his guilt and accepting the consequences.

via The Denver Post|
#colorado-geophysicist#crime#obstruction-of-official-proceeding
crime1 year ago

"Multiple Arrests Made in Connection to Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol Riot"

David Scott Kuntz, a 53-year-old Indiana man, has been arrested and charged with felony obstruction of an official proceeding and misdemeanor charges in connection to the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot. He allegedly participated in the breach and was an active member of online chat groups discussing plans for the event. Kuntz, who identified as a Three Percenter, admitted to being present at the Capitol but claimed he did not enter the building. The FBI conducted a lengthy investigation into his involvement, and he now faces prosecution by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia and the Department of Justice National Security Division’s Counterterrorism Section.

via FOX 59 Indianapolis|
#crime#david-scott-kuntz#fbi
legalcriminal-justice1 year ago

"Appeals Court Overturns Improper Sentence Enhancements for Jan. 6 Rioters"

A federal appeals court ruled that judges may have improperly applied federal sentencing guidelines to over 100 individuals convicted of participating in the Jan. 6, 2021, US Capitol riot, rejecting the Justice Department's argument for lengthier prison sentences. The court found that the phrase "administration of justice" does not encompass Congress's role in the electoral certification process, and enhancements typically reserved for disrupting judicial proceedings were misapplied to rioters. The ruling could lead to lighter sentences for imprisoned rioters and may impact future cases related to the Capitol riot.

via New York Post |
#appeals-court#justice-department#legalcriminal-justice
politics1 year ago

"Biden's Candid Remarks on Trump's Character and Behavior"

President Biden has reportedly used expletives to describe his aversion to former President Trump in private conversations, calling him a "sick f–k" and a "f–king a–hole." Biden's distaste for Trump is fueled by his perception that Trump delights in others' misfortunes and poses a danger to democracy. He is particularly enraged by accounts of Trump's behavior during the US Capitol riot and his remarks about Russian President Putin. The White House did not respond to requests for comment.

via New York Post |
#2020-election#biden#politics
crime2 years ago

"Proud Boys Member Defiantly Sentenced to 6 Years for Capitol Riot"

Marc Bru, a Proud Boys member, was sentenced to six years in prison for his involvement in the U.S. Capitol riot on January 6, 2021, after showing no signs of remorse and defiantly stating in court that he would do it all over again even if given 100 years. Prosecutors had sought a longer sentence, highlighting his lack of remorse and subsequent attempt to organize a violent insurrection in Portland. Bru's actions included breaching the Capitol perimeter, harassing police officers, and entering the building to take selfies. He was also fined and ordered to pay restitution. Over 1,265 individuals have been charged in connection with the Capitol attack.

via CBS News|
#crime#insurrection#marc-bru
crime2 years ago

Ex-U.S. Soldier Convicted of Manslaughter in Iraq Arrested for Attacking Police on Jan. 6

Former U.S. Army soldier Edward Richmond Jr., previously convicted of manslaughter for killing an Iraqi civilian in 2004, has been charged with assaulting police officers with a baton during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. He faces several federal charges, including civil disorder and entering a restricted area with a deadly weapon. Richmond was identified in images and footage from the Capitol breach and is scheduled to appear in court.

via The New York Times|
#assault-charges#crime#former-us-soldier
politics2 years ago

"Former US Attorney Exposes Fatal Flaw in Trump's Total Immunity Claim"

Former President Donald Trump's claim of presidential immunity from criminal charges related to the US Capitol riot has been criticized by legal analysts, who argue that no former officeholder is immune from indictment and punishment. Trump's legal team recently appealed a judge's ruling that he cannot cite immunity as a defense. Former US Attorney Joyce Vance believes the appeals court will reject Trump's arguments, emphasizing that it should not be normal protocol for presidents to have immunity from crimes or alleged crimes.

via Newsweek|
#appeals-court#criminal-charges#donald-trump
politics2 years ago

"Trump's Pursuit of Total Immunity: A Threat to Democracy"

Former President Donald Trump, facing federal charges related to the 2020 election and the Capitol riot, may use his pardon power if his claims of presidential immunity fail in court, according to former federal prosecutor Andrew Weissmann. Trump has argued that he should have immunity for alleged offenses committed while in office, but critics say he was not acting in his official capacity at the time. Weissmann believes the courts won't grant Trump immunity, but he could use his pardon power if he wins the 2024 election to achieve a similar outcome.

via Newsweek|
#2020-election#department-of-justice#donald-trump
crime2 years ago

Jan. 6 Rioters Sentenced: Praise for Ramaswamy, 11-Year Prison Terms

Former California police chief Alan Hostetter, convicted of a conspiracy charge in the U.S. Capitol riot, has been sentenced to over 11 years in prison after praising Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy's suggestion that the attack could have been an "inside job." Hostetter, who carried a hatchet during the riot, falsely claimed the 2020 election was stolen and referred to the riot as a "false flag" operation. Ramaswamy's mention of the conspiracy theory during a GOP debate has drawn attention, but FBI Director Christopher Wray has called it "ludicrous." Hostetter's conviction was for crossing police lines and being part of the riot, and he received the third-longest sentence among non-seditious conspiracy defendants.

via The Associated Press|
#alan-hostetter#conspiracy-theories#crime
politics2 years ago

Appeals Court Rules Trump Must Face Lawsuits for US Capitol Attack

Former President Donald Trump does not have presidential immunity from civil lawsuits related to the January 6 US Capitol riot, according to a decision by the federal appeals court in Washington, DC. The court ruled that not everything a president does while in office is protected from liability, and when a president acts outside the functions of his office, he can be subject to civil suits like any private citizen. The decision allows three lawsuits against Trump from Capitol police officers and members of Congress seeking recovery from emotional distress and physical injury to proceed.

via CNN|
#dc-circuit-court-of-appeals#donald-trump#lawsuits
crime2 years ago

Multiple Guilty Pleas in U.S. Capitol Riot Cases

A father and son from Highlands Ranch, Colorado, have pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and demonstrating in a Capitol building during the U.S. Capitol riot on January 6, 2021. David and Christian Tyner face up to one year in prison, five years of probation, and $500 in restitution for damage caused during the riot. They are set to be sentenced on February 16.

via The Denver Post|
#crime#disorderly-conduct#father-and-son
crime2 years ago

Proud Boy Leaders Receive Lengthy Jail Sentences for Capitol Attack

Dominic Pezzola, a Proud Boy who led the US Capitol riot by smashing his way into the complex with a police shield and filmed himself smoking a celebratory cigar, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. He was convicted of assaulting police and obstructing an official proceeding. Pezzola expressed some remorse during the sentencing, while his family described him as a "wonderful child" who never caused trouble. Another Proud Boy, Ethan Nordean, is set to be sentenced on a more serious charge of seditious conspiracy. Two other Proud Boys, Joe Biggs and Zachary Rehl, were sentenced to 17 and 15 years in prison respectively.

via BBC|
#assaulting-police#crime#dominic-pezzola
politics2 years ago

Trump Lawyers Clash with Prosecutors Over Trial Date in Election Subversion Case

Lawyers for Donald Trump are back in court as a federal judge considers conflicting proposals for a trial date in the case accusing him of working to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Special counsel Jack Smith's team has proposed a trial date of Jan. 2, 2024, while Trump's lawyers have requested a trial in April 2026. The judge is expected to set a tentative trial date during the status conference. The case is one of four criminal cases against Trump, including charges of illegally retaining classified documents and a racketeering conspiracy.

via Yahoo News|
#donald-trump#election-subversion#federal-court