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The chief federal judge in Minnesota excoriated Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Wednesday, saying it had violated nearly 100 court orders stemming from its aggressive crackdown in the state and had disobeyed more judicial directives in January alone than “some federal agencies have violated in their entire existence.”

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[–] frongt@lemmy.zip 106 points 1 month ago (2 children)

While Judge Schiltz, a conservative jurist appointed by President George W. Bush, let Mr. Lyons off the hook for the moment, he cautioned that he might change his mind and order him to appear again to answer questions if ICE continues to violate court orders.

So this is even less than just words. It's allowing it to continue.

[–] Triumph@fedia.io 36 points 1 month ago (1 children)
[–] Deceptichum@quokk.au 7 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

And he performed it "admirably".

Oh were you expecting a conservative jurist appointed by President George W. Bush to do differently?

[–] Armok_the_bunny@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

I mean, that was the term of the original order in this specific case. Either actually release the guy there is a court order to release or have the acting director show up in person to defend against contempt charges. They released the guy, so there aren't going to be contempt charges yet.

[–] BigMacHole@sopuli.xyz 52 points 1 month ago

And they BETTER Not make it 101 because after 102 he MIGHT start thinking about a STERN LETTER for that 104th Time they violate the Court's Orders 105 times!*

*Freedom DOESNT Apply to poors!

[–] zd9@lemmy.world 30 points 1 month ago

So what? What are you gonna do about it? They have the guns, violence, and federal power. What are you gonna do huh? Pussies.

Let's see some actual backbone (I know we won't).

[–] Sterile_Technique@lemmy.world 27 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Yeah I don't think we're gonna be able to litigate the Nazis off the beaches of Normandy.

[–] DandomRude@lemmy.world 21 points 1 month ago

Rule of law, huh?

It's almost like something straight out of the Nazis' playbook back in Germany: seizing power by abusing the law. Hitler first made use of the so‑called "Reichstag Fire Decree" to undermine fundamental rights and launch a campaign of terror - using violence, mass arrests and intimidation to eliminate political opponents; at least formally, these measures were covered by law.

Subsequently, these and all other heinous crimes committed by the Nazis were rapidly enshrined in legal form, backed by police force and intimidation - for example the "Enabling Act," which stripped parliament of its powers and allowed the cabinet (in practice controlled by Hitler) to enact laws, even contrary to the constitution.

Overall, it was a takeover that used and even created the appearance of constitutionality, in which the Nazis interpreted and applied the law at their own discretion and enforced it with violence and intimidation. The rest is history.

When I look at the US news since January last year, it all seems very familiar - with a rather insignificant difference being that instead of the Reichstag fire, another staged "emergency," namely illegal immigration, is being used as a pretext to undermine civil rights...

[–] not_that_guy05@lemmy.world 17 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Ok so how about you make the population of Minnesota sheriff's or whatever the fuck you want to call it.

Y'all keep taking but no action is being taken. There are so many vets that are ready to go and defend this country from this fascist regime including myself.

[–] Crackhappy@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

Deputization

[–] rafoix@lemmy.zip 13 points 1 month ago (3 children)

The judicial needs a police agency that is 100% separate from the executive and administrative.

[–] Fermion@mander.xyz 14 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (3 children)

The US Marshals Service serves the judiciary. Unfortunately, they're directed by the Attorney General which is a role currently occupied by a loyalist.

[–] frongt@lemmy.zip 8 points 1 month ago

Yeah so they don't report to the judiciary, they're part of the executive branch.

[–] oyo@lemmy.zip 3 points 1 month ago

And if the Marshals fail to accomplish or carry out the judiciary's orders, the judiciary can deputize anyone to do so.

[–] rafoix@lemmy.zip 3 points 1 month ago

Yeah. The loophole is how they get away with it.

[–] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago

I believe this is how the Klan operated, back in the day

[–] ayyy@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 month ago

That exists but these Republican judges are refusing to uphold the law.

[–] Ulvain@sh.itjust.works 11 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Making laws and passing judgement means nothing in a society where the enforcement of those laws and judgements is non-existent (at best).

[–] OccamsRazer@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Like immigration laws? There has always been selective enforcement.

[–] IronBird@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

there's always been selective enforcement of all laws, seperate rules for the rich and the poors

[–] OccamsRazer@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

Yeah that's one criteria for selective enforcement, but lately it's also been happening along political party lines.

[–] breakfastmtn@lemmy.ca 11 points 1 month ago (1 children)
[–] Sunflier@lemmy.world 11 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Right, I was trying to get around the paywall.

[–] Triumph@fedia.io 10 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Put the original as the post link, and the paywall bypass in the body.

[–] Sunflier@lemmy.world 6 points 1 month ago
[–] Maeve@kbin.earth 2 points 1 month ago
[–] rayyy@piefed.social 11 points 1 month ago

Violating laws? That's how Republicans roll. It's their M.O. Their Hallmark. They will never be able to change their spots. Fool Republicans a thousand time, they cry, fool me more. It's all about the rich scooping up the lucre while bamboozling their base.

[–] SirMaple__@lemmy.ca 8 points 1 month ago
[–] NotMyOldRedditName@lemmy.world 6 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Do they get a prize at 100? That must be what they think happens right?