Putting aside the merits of the case, why did this justify extraordinary “emergency” action by the Supreme Court, instead of allowing it to percolate through the lower courts with a full factual record? What is the “irreparable harm” the regime would suffer if the status quo is preserved pending the litigation? How does that compare with the harm the plaintiffs would suffer if the status quo isn’t preserved? This ruling on the “Shadow Docket,” without full briefing and oral argument, and with no written opinion, is effectively a ruling on the merits. It is creating new law, without any clarity as to what the new law is.
And much of SCOTUS, also. I have zero faith that SCOTUS will ever get in trump's way in any way that is meaningful. They're like the repuglikkkan congress.
And all of this does not even begin to consider the adverse effects on morale, unit cohesion and the level of talent in our military. As others have noted, it is almost as if Trump and his co-conspirators are out to weaken the United States.
As a veteran, it definitely WILL weaken morale. But I am afraid their goal is way more nefarious. I think they want troops who are diverse or more progressive to get out or not join, and they want to create a military full of male conservative nationalists. And/or, they plan on instituting a draft at some point once numbers drop low enough. I can see that happening. I mean if Trump can call anything a “war” he can certainly decide to institute a draft, and call it an “emergency” because our military numbers have declined. I realize that’s not “legal” but that does not seem to be stopping them.
Let that motherfucker try a draft. That will be the day all patriots take back this country by revolution. Dump's fate will be sealed. He will be swinging from a lamppost over a gas station.
Great analysis Harry, thank you. It never ceases to amaze me how obsessed the orange Mussolini and the cultists formerly known as Republicans are with sex, sexual orientation and gender issues across the entire spectrum of life. There's something radically wrong with their twisted, warped minds. 😞🤬
What the Birdbrain of Alcatraz wants, it gets. Now it’s renaming the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Arabia. How about renaming the USA to The Cuckoo’s Nest?!?
Will they receive honorable or general discharges? A general discharge can really ruin the person's prospects of securing a new job. General discharges are normally given to service members discharged for minor misconduct.
A convicted felon and a incompetent drunken pretty-boy want to ban transgender service members. When your life or survival are on the line who gives two shits who is next to you. You fight side by side for each other.
I see where this is headed. We also know that history repeats itself, yet we learn nothing from it.
Pretty-Boy because he believes he really is. Doesn't he have his own salon in his office? Smarmy-great word. In love with himself he surely is, with an over inflated ego. Thank you, Sara.
It really is unconscionable for the SC to not preserve the status quo while the merits are litigated.
They did the same thing with the Texas vigilante anti-abortion statute. In a way, this instance is worse because they ruin plaintiff's lives with a thoughtless, opaque, and secretive procedural maneuver no matter how the merits are resolved. Is there not some (now apparent) bullshit inscription about seeking or doing "justice" above the portal to the court?
Putting aside the merits of the case, why did this justify extraordinary “emergency” action by the Supreme Court, instead of allowing it to percolate through the lower courts with a full factual record? What is the “irreparable harm” the regime would suffer if the status quo is preserved pending the litigation? How does that compare with the harm the plaintiffs would suffer if the status quo isn’t preserved? This ruling on the “Shadow Docket,” without full briefing and oral argument, and with no written opinion, is effectively a ruling on the merits. It is creating new law, without any clarity as to what the new law is.
That's why this action is telling. It's a portent of what's coming.
Dispicable, disgusting, shameful, embarrassing, low life, scumbag decision. They need to get rid of Trumpty Dumpty and drunk Hegseth.
On top of that, it’s bad.
Yup, awful.
And much of SCOTUS, also. I have zero faith that SCOTUS will ever get in trump's way in any way that is meaningful. They're like the repuglikkkan congress.
And all of this does not even begin to consider the adverse effects on morale, unit cohesion and the level of talent in our military. As others have noted, it is almost as if Trump and his co-conspirators are out to weaken the United States.
As a veteran, it definitely WILL weaken morale. But I am afraid their goal is way more nefarious. I think they want troops who are diverse or more progressive to get out or not join, and they want to create a military full of male conservative nationalists. And/or, they plan on instituting a draft at some point once numbers drop low enough. I can see that happening. I mean if Trump can call anything a “war” he can certainly decide to institute a draft, and call it an “emergency” because our military numbers have declined. I realize that’s not “legal” but that does not seem to be stopping them.
Let that motherfucker try a draft. That will be the day all patriots take back this country by revolution. Dump's fate will be sealed. He will be swinging from a lamppost over a gas station.
Absolutely 🙁
💯🎯
No "almost" about it.
Almost?
Almost?
Heartbreakingly hideous.
Great analysis Harry, thank you. It never ceases to amaze me how obsessed the orange Mussolini and the cultists formerly known as Republicans are with sex, sexual orientation and gender issues across the entire spectrum of life. There's something radically wrong with their twisted, warped minds. 😞🤬
And they seem obsessed-er with transgender.
What the Birdbrain of Alcatraz wants, it gets. Now it’s renaming the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Arabia. How about renaming the USA to The Cuckoo’s Nest?!?
Who the bloody hell is that cockwomble to be renaming all these various locations? Wtf 🤬💩🤮
King of the world, he thinks. Who's going to stop him?
We the people methinks.
The cruelty, as always, is the point.
This is just a distraction from all the major crimes being committed by the Executive Branch.
It's not a distraction for those whose lives are upended.
Yes I agree. I regret wording it that way.
Will they receive honorable or general discharges? A general discharge can really ruin the person's prospects of securing a new job. General discharges are normally given to service members discharged for minor misconduct.
Very important question.
“The courts must stop presuming Trump is a regular president.”
~ Marc Elias
A convicted felon and a incompetent drunken pretty-boy want to ban transgender service members. When your life or survival are on the line who gives two shits who is next to you. You fight side by side for each other.
I see where this is headed. We also know that history repeats itself, yet we learn nothing from it.
Ew. You think he’s pretty? He looks smarmy to me, always has.
Pretty-Boy because he believes he really is. Doesn't he have his own salon in his office? Smarmy-great word. In love with himself he surely is, with an over inflated ego. Thank you, Sara.
Heartbreaking…thank you for thorough analysis which answered my questions regarding this ruling
I hate this administration more every day. And shame X 1000 on the Supreme Court
Too many “decisions” come with inadequate records, no reasons, and tremendous impact. Who needs to look at facts and a developed record?
A lot of people in the trans community see this as a preview of how they will rule on trans youth healthcare
And how they will rule against them in any other future cases regarding rights.
It really is unconscionable for the SC to not preserve the status quo while the merits are litigated.
They did the same thing with the Texas vigilante anti-abortion statute. In a way, this instance is worse because they ruin plaintiff's lives with a thoughtless, opaque, and secretive procedural maneuver no matter how the merits are resolved. Is there not some (now apparent) bullshit inscription about seeking or doing "justice" above the portal to the court?