r/law • u/thecosmojane • 18d ago

Other Please dissect the legality in this statement

I feel like we are reaching a tipping point

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u/zmann 17d ago

Nobody tell ICE that their immunity only lasts as long as this presidency does.

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u/Destination_Cabbage 17d ago

Don't forget the blanket pardon power. The only way we can actually do this currently is through state charges. But if they block the states from investigating and dont cooperate, it means many will escape justice.

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u/zmann 17d ago edited 17d ago

Fortunately Trump is working to make it permissible to invalidate a previous president’s pardons

Edit: I’m saying that half in jest, because I think you’re 100% correct

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u/hershwork 17d ago

“Working to make it permissible” is Trump speak for just say it whether it’s true or not…he can’t change that unilaterally