- He doesn’t care about Constitutionally-protected rights
- He’ll do this anyways, because it tees up a Supreme Court case on a fast track, or Congress just lets it happen.
- He wins either way
The Supreme Court already ruled against birthright citizenship. The 14 Amendment overturned their decision. And Congress doesn’t have a say in the matter, because a constitutional amendment has to be approved by a supermajority of the states.
I get that people are in a bleak mood, but there are limits to what Trump and republicans can do.
That’s true, but I think a lot of Americans tend to think of the constitution as being more powerful than it actually is.
Just like any other set of rules, it mostly comes down to how these are interpreted. The constitution itself had no autonomy… it depends on everyone agreeing on a certain interpretation of the words as well as agreeing to enforce this interpretation.
I’m not saying that it is logical or consistent, but the wording “…and subject to the jurisdiction thereof…” in the 14th amendment could have some VERY warped interpretations, if you really wanted to force it…
This feels like a Federalist Society test of an attack on the Constitution. If this works, and Trump can peel away Amendments, expect chaos. The 4th and 2nd will be taken early.
I’m surprised that the second would be even remotely considered. If the situation in the US itself isn’t enough, I have a hard time seeing that happen. But, a fascist is a fascist, and the playbook is clear enough.
Just wanted to point out, all members of the military and in public office take an oath to FIRST uphold and defend the constitution of the US, and then, to follow the presidents orders. If the president\president elect is passing policies or making edicts in violation of the constitution without an amendement first being passed by congress, then every elected official, and more importantly, all military officials, have the duty, right, and obligation to stop him and his co-conspirators, both foreign and domestic…
Nothing is sacred for them, and their words are only used to get what they want now.
The SCOTUS is stacked in Trump’s favor. He’s been openly racist, mysoginist and he is a rapist, and he won the presidency.
Don’t hold your breath on anything that makes sense because the next year will be everything but normal.
Conservatives will shit and clean their ass with the constitution if that mean they can hurt people they don’t like
If/when they start breaking the constitution, I’m going to make popcorn because I’m in Canada and it’s about to pop off.
If there’s ever a time or place to take up arms it’s when the Constitution is being stomped on. If none of you stand up and take action at that point, I will be shocked, shocked I say!
I realize he’s going to be president, but “Trump says” isnt news anymore. Man talks a lot of shit. I’ll start to care when the “Trump does” is in the headline.
I LOVE the Constitution!*
*When it’s used to DEFEND CHILD KILLERS!
