The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled yesterday that states cannot unilaterally remove presidential candidates from the ballot. The case, Trump v. Anderson, originated as a challenge to a Colorado Supreme Court decision removing Trump from the state’s ballot under the 14th Amendment of the Constitution. The relevant
  • ceenote@lemmy.world
    481·
    8 months ago

    “We’re concerned about the practical implications of individual states being able to take candidates off the ballot.”

    “But the practical implications of your ruling basically erases a constitutional amendment.”

    “Oh no! Anyway…”

    • gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      81·
      8 months ago

      The doublethink being flagrantly exhibited by the court at this point should beggar belief… but honestly, I don’t think anybody is surprised anymore. To be perfectly frank: we expect it. Overall national confidence in the integrity of the Supreme Court is fairly shattered nowadays.

      I guess Roberts’s plan to burnish his historical legacy is to help the Republic of Gilead establish itself and ask them to build him a statue in exchange. What a fucking limpdick.