This #SCOTUS decision kneecaps federal prosecutors’ power to go after corrupt government officials.
Since John Roberts became its chief justice in 2006, the court has made prosecuting corruption, especially at the state and local level, nearly impossible for federal prosecutors. https://theconversation.com/this-supreme-court-has-redefined-the-meaning-of-corruption-233424
@hansbot No, the Supreme Court decision did not kneecap Federal prosecutors power to go after corrupt government officials.
The Supreme Court in their ruling specifically went out of their way to say that prosecution of corruption is absolutely on the table. In fact, the ruling actively called for the prosecution of corruption.
So we really need to push back against this sort of misinformation.
@hansbot not a problem: if the accused is standing there with a bloody knife then it doesn't matter what his motives were.
That's the point: did he do it? Then motives don't matter in the first place.
@volkris Good luck proving guilt beyond reasonable doubt when “courts may not inquire into the President’s motives.” Check https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2024/07/trump-v-united-states-opinion-chief-roberts/678877/?gift=GETxgkzAqEYlT7d6KgZ8RcNM1pZ_qfTN3b4APXfO5ww&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share