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Letha DeCaires's avatar

Thank you for such a clear explanation of this decision. Thank goodness for a wise methodical judge. We need clarity in the midst of all the #smoke.

Josie's avatar
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The guy's an idiot. A perfect example of what Trump looks for in a cabinet member - stupid, obnoxious, uncouth, a*skisser, unfit (especially for the job he holds), and just a lack of any understanding of the Constitution. Thank goodness the judge was smart enough to get through all of the garbage.

Julie Stacker's avatar

Nice summation. Your comment is the job description for pretty much every trump appointee. Judges like this one are gold!

Kathy Sowers's avatar

Thanks for this cogent explanation, Harry. The entire regime's bag of tricks is being figured out and, importantly, often successfully brought to heel by the Constitution of the United States. They run such a slipshod clown car, sometimes it's hard to figure out exactly what security measures they're trying to make their law-breaking nonsense into. So thankful for our diligent judges!

Dave's avatar

Another example of the importance of civil society pushback on authoritarianism. Some levels of the judiciary try to "hold the line" but with a supreme court leaning to the ultimate authority of the executive, and the legislative branch in the control of authoritarians. it is up to citizen movements to continue the pressure. Mass movements need to demand absolute opposition by the democratic party and demonstrate power in the November elections. Find a No Kings event this weekend and support the resistance!

Dennis Ryan's avatar

Beautiful coverage here - well structured, clear, with critical information. There are mountains of cases brought on by the felon and his incompetent regime. More coming. After November, even more. Exhausting for the judiciary- those who are serious about the law and Constitution. They need help - ICE’s $85B budget increase needs to be clawed back and sent - with care- to them.

Sarah Larkin's avatar

Good for this judge! What Hegseth did is all part of their 2025 plan and that’s to eliminate the Fourth Estate so they can do as they please and the only thing the public will hear is their propaganda. Fortunately our judiciary is holding strongly to the rules of law and putting people like Hegseth in their place, and protecting the Constitution. Thanks Harry!

Diane Lee's avatar

Outstanding analysis here Harry, thank you 🙏💙🕊️

M. Layfield's avatar

Love this! Thank you, Harry.

Weldonna Toth's avatar

Also invoke the 25th amendment. Just get him GONE!!

Chris Hayden's avatar

BEFORE someone makes him a ‘martyr’

Sharon F.'s avatar

Impeach Hegseth AND HIS BOSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jeffrey Jon Bode’'s avatar

Clear eyes are not held by the hard hearted.

Susan Corson's avatar

I hope his ruling stands as the inevitable appeals go thru. I’m so glad people are suing. Every win keeps them a step behind.

Ballard Graham's avatar

This criminal regime pulls crap from the air in order to “prostitute” their vile illegal acts!

Deirdre Scher's avatar

Thank you, Harry. This is an excellent article..