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“(With) today’s Supreme Court decision on presidential immunity, that fundamentally changed. For all practical purposes, there are virtually no limits on what the president can do. It’s a fundamentally new principle and it’s a dangerous precedent because the power of the office will no longer be constrained by the law even including the supreme court of the United States.”

Throughout his address, Biden underscored the gravity of the moment, emphasizing that the only barrier to the president’s authority now lies in the personal restraint of the officeholder. He warned vehemently against the prospect of Trump returning to power, painting a stark picture of the dangers such an outcome could pose.

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[-] neidu2@feddit.nl 167 points 1 week ago

So, Biden can order seal team 6 to permanently fix the Supreme Court by removing 6 and leaving 3 alive. Gotcha.

After all, those 6 argued that he has the right to do so.

[-] Bye@lemmy.world 34 points 1 week ago

Only if he claims it’s an official act though! Don’t forget that part! Write “official act as president” on everything!

[-] ChicoSuave@lemmy.world 8 points 1 week ago

If he issues it as an executive order, it works.

[-] NotMyOldRedditName@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

It doesn't have to be an executive order, he's in charge of the military. Any command he gives them is an official act, and can't be questioned now.

And then he can pardon them as they don't have the same immunity as he now has. Pardons are also official acts.

[-] Natanael@slrpnk.net 3 points 1 week ago

Only for federal crimes, but that covers most things involving the military anyway

[-] NotMyOldRedditName@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago

Ah, good point.

[-] NotMyOldRedditName@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Also, I'm not sure being pardoned has an impact on if they can be discharged for following an order that a tribunal disagrees with. They might not end up in jail, but it could be the end of their military career

[-] brygphilomena@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago

In red ink at a 45° angle. He's basically a sovcit now.

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