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The Republican-led House passed a bill 219–213 to curb federal district judges from issuing nationwide injunctions, a response to judges rulings against Trump-era policies.

The bill restricts relief to affected parties only, not nationwide. Republicans argue liberal judges are blocking Trump's agenda, while Democrats say courts are striking down illegal orders. GOP lawmakers also seek to limit funding for enforcing broad injunctions.

The bill faces slim chances in the Senate.

The Congressional Research Service reported 17 nationwide injunctions so far in Trump’s second term, compared to 86 in his first.

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[–] [email protected] 171 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (8 children)

If we get out of this I want these motherfuckers hung upside down. Every single one of them.

[–] [email protected] 36 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Yup.

These are traitors and they deserve death.

This country sentences people to death for FAR less all the time.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

You have committed a crime.

/s

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 days ago

I thought crimed.

Remember me fondly.

[–] [email protected] 41 points 2 days ago

Ah the Italian ending, how retro lol

[–] [email protected] 27 points 2 days ago (2 children)

I say we hang their corpses from the statue of liberty. Or start the hanging from there so they may have one final view from the monument meant to welcome the immigrants they hate so much.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 2 days ago

I'd rather they hang somewhere within rock-throwing distance, but that sounds good too.

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[–] [email protected] 13 points 2 days ago

Same, I want to see Trump and Elon’s faces smashed in by a lynch mob

[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 days ago

At a Bucc-ee’s, of course

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 days ago

How about a human centipede on display in state, walls of mirrors so they can be reminded of their purpose and place, til death do they part.

Amen.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 days ago

By the balls/lips. If they don’t have them at the start, help create them.

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[–] [email protected] 27 points 2 days ago

They had ONE judge in the fifth circuit that hamstrung the entire Biden presidency. Now they think it’s not okay.

[–] [email protected] 80 points 2 days ago (3 children)

I mean, yeah. They want a king. I am, without any exaggeration or irony, surprised that they haven't tried to dissolve the legislative branch entirely yet.

[–] [email protected] 31 points 2 days ago

They want to keep the image of legislation and a reason to keep getting bribes. They're not ready for the complete shift yet. They're prepping us for it by effectively making him king so when they declare he is we're already used to it.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 days ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 days ago (1 children)

We'll see, I guess. I don't think this administration really needs rhyme, reason, or symbolism. They'll just do what the fuck ever when the fuck ever.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 days ago

Need? No. Want? Absolutely. This president craves attention.

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[–] [email protected] 33 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Judge: Not constitutional, NEXT

[–] [email protected] 17 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Clarence Thomas: "I'll allow it"

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 days ago

"Now I gotta be getting on vacation. Harlan's RV is outside, gassed up, and ready to roll!"

[–] [email protected] 11 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Carved into the Supreme Court building:

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[–] [email protected] 59 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

Democrats petitioned for protections for people with a name change and Republicans voted against it. If your birth certificate name doesn’t match your ID, you’ll be needing new documentation if you want to vote. Yes, that includes a married surname.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I'm not sure I understand. I would need to get documentation with my maiden name? Or I just have to carry my marriage certificate with me (which I do now because changing your name is a huge pain in the ass).

[–] [email protected] 25 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (5 children)

I'd heard the same language that @disguy_[email protected] referenced, but I had to look up the text of the bill to know myself. Women are an important part of our nation and we need their voice voting.

Here's the full text of the bill here

So for your situation it looks like if you were using your birth certificate before, and you've changed your name when you married, under no circumstances will your birth certificate let you vote anymore under this bill. You will need a government ID that shows your current first and last name but also show citizenship of the USA. So a regular drivers license (non Real ID) won't work for you either.

The bill text says you would need:

“(1) A form of identification issued consistent with the requirements of the REAL ID Act of 2005 that indicates the applicant is a citizen of the United States.

“(2) A valid United States passport.

“(3) The applicant's official United States military identification card, together with a United States military record of service showing that the applicant's place of birth was in the United States.

“(4) A valid government-issued photo identification card issued by a Federal, State or Tribal government showing that the applicant’s place of birth was in the United States.

Goddammit, I just looked at my Real ID drivers license doesn't indicate I am a citizen. Apparently my state started indicating if I wasn't a citizen, but since I am, it shows nothing. According to my reading of the voting ID bill, I could be turned away when I try to vote!

So for me the ONLY document I have that would let me vote is my passport! So for you, see if you have Real ID compliant drivers license and make sure your state indicates you are a citizen. Otherwise you'd need a military id or passport.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 2 days ago

Wait, so significant portions of the US population will need identification beyond a state-issued ID? If so I feel like this hasn't been in the news or I've really missed a big headline.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Wait what the fuck? This will prevent an uncountable amount of citizens from voting. I haven't even had a name change and from my reading this I myself would need to get some sort of new identification to vote. My state ID does not say anything about citizenship.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

An estimated ~70M voters will be disenfranchised by this bill.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

After thinking a bit more on this, those of us with our birth name could use the Real ID compliant drivers license and a birth certificate (has to be the official embossed one, not just a photocopy). However that wouldn't work for women that changed their name. They'd need a passport (or military ID) I think. IANAL

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

That’s correct. Real ID is not proof of citizenship. You’ll need that as well as a birth certificate or passport with the same name in order to vote if this passes in the Senate.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 days ago (3 children)

That’s correct. Real ID is not proof of citizenship. You’ll need that as well as a birth certificate or passport with the same name in order to vote if this passes in the Senate.

...and for clarity: Women that changed their name in marriage cannot use this path for voter ID because their birth certificate (which DOES prove place of birth and citizenship) doesn't show the married name.

So for those women, the only ID I can see that would work for them would be passport or military ID. Again, IANAL

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[–] [email protected] 32 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Republicans argue liberal judges are blocking Trump's agenda, while Democrats say courts are striking down illegal orders.

Well, when their agenda is composed primarily of illegal orders...

[–] [email protected] 28 points 2 days ago

Lil Ole Magic Mike workin’ his fascist “Christian” magic

[–] [email protected] 34 points 2 days ago

Uh, because unconstitutional totally doesn't mean nationwide

[–] [email protected] 26 points 2 days ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 10 points 2 days ago

And the only way to effectively deal with fascists also never changes.

[–] [email protected] 15 points 2 days ago

Not sure why they needed to do this. Nobody is listening to federal judges anymore anyways. I guess now they're trying to get that on paper.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 day ago

This is not surprising at all. The Trump regime will be gaining absolute power step-by-step using the russian playbook but with accelerated timelines. Americans may cling to the idea of living in a democracy but it's no longer the case.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 2 days ago

What, so I get to stop caring what Matthew Kacsmaryk, that one judge in the fifth circuit who is the only judge in his division so he is easy to shop for, has to say. I'll be honest, this sounds like a win to me, though I do admit it is going to make protecting the country from Trump more expensive.

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