Trump LOSES IT on Supreme Court and DEMANDS RETIREMENT?!?! | Unprecedented
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Takeaways
- ❖Donald Trump made an unprecedented visit to the Supreme Court for oral arguments on birthright citizenship but left early after justices indicated they would not side with his position.
- ❖The Supreme Court is expected to uphold birthright citizenship, rejecting the government's argument for a new interpretation of the 14th Amendment based on allegiance or domicile.
- ❖The Salazar case resulted in an 8-1 Supreme Court decision, authored by Justice Gorsuch, classifying conversion therapy as protected First Amendment speech, thereby preventing states from banning it.
- ❖Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson issued a rare dissent from the bench in Salazar, arguing that conversion therapy is a medical issue that states should be able to regulate due to its proven harm and ineffectiveness.
- ❖The hosts express concern that the Salazar ruling creates a dangerous precedent, potentially eroding the ability to regulate speech within other professions like law or medicine.
- ❖Reports of Justice Alito's recent hospitalization have fueled speculation that Donald Trump may be attempting to pressure him to retire to secure another conservative appointment.
Insights
1Trump's Failed Supreme Court Stunt on Birthright Citizenship
Donald Trump became the first sitting president to attend a Supreme Court oral argument, specifically for a case challenging birthright citizenship. He reportedly left early after Justices Roberts, Barrett, and Gorsuch indicated they would not support the government's argument to redefine citizenship based on allegiance or domicile, effectively rebuking his position.
Trump sat in the front row, with Pam Bondi, and stormed out before it was over when John Roberts, Amy Coney Barrett, and Gorsuch were not with him. The host joked Trump was looking for an excuse to fire Pam Bondi in the car.
2Supreme Court Expected to Uphold Birthright Citizenship
The Court is predicted to rule against the government's attempt to reinterpret the 14th Amendment's birthright citizenship clause. Justices, including conservatives like Kavanaugh and Gorsuch, questioned the Solicitor General's argument, emphasizing the 1898 Wong Kim Ark precedent and existing congressional statutes that codify birthright citizenship.
The hosts predict a 7-2 ruling against the government, with only Alito and Thomas supporting the new interpretation. Justice Roberts stated, 'it's the same old constitution' in response to arguments about modern travel. Kavanaugh and Gorsuch also indicated support for the existing precedent.
3Conversion Therapy Protected as Free Speech in Salazar Ruling
The Supreme Court, in an 8-1 decision authored by Justice Gorsuch, ruled that state restrictions on conversion therapy violate the First Amendment. The majority applied a strict scrutiny standard, viewing the ban as a regulation of speech rather than conduct, despite evidence of its ineffectiveness and harm.
The opinion in Salazar was 8-1, written by Gorsuch, about therapists' ability to use conversion therapy. The question was whether restrictions regulated conduct (lower standard) or speech (strict scrutiny).
4Justice Jackson's Strong Dissent in Salazar
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson delivered a rare dissent from the bench, arguing that conversion therapy is a medical issue and states should have the authority to regulate it as medical conduct. She highlighted the proven dangers and ineffectiveness of conversion therapy and the importance of regulating professional speech in fields like medicine.
Justice Katanji Brown Jackson read her dissent from the bench, emphasizing that this was a medical issue and medical conduct. She argued states should be able to regulate what a therapist says to a patient, especially given the proven dangers of conversion therapy.
5Speculation on Justice Alito's Health and Retirement Pressure
Recent reports of Justice Alito's hospitalization have led to speculation that Donald Trump might be attempting to pressure him into retirement. The hosts suggest Trump seeks to appoint another conservative justice to further solidify his legacy on the Court, potentially nominating a figure like Judge Aileen Cannon.
New reporting leaked that Alito got so ill he was taken to the hospital. The hosts speculate this leak could be part of a Trump pressure campaign for Alito to resign, aiming to appoint a younger, more influential justice like Aileen Cannon.
Lessons
- Understand that the Supreme Court, while often politically aligned, can still rebuke direct executive pressure, as seen in the birthright citizenship case.
- Recognize the potential implications of the Salazar ruling on professional regulation across various fields, as it prioritizes speech over documented harm in a therapeutic context.
- Stay informed about judicial health and retirement discussions, as they can significantly impact the long-term ideological balance and future rulings of the Supreme Court.
Notable Moments
Trump's Walkout from Supreme Court Oral Argument
This moment highlighted Trump's expectation of judicial deference and his reaction to perceived defeat, underscoring the Court's independence even from a president who appointed several of its members.
Justice Jackson's Dissent from the Bench in Salazar
This emphasized the profound disagreement and concern within the Court regarding the majority's decision to protect conversion therapy under the First Amendment, signaling a potential danger to professional regulation and patient safety.
Quotes
"It may be a new phenomena, but it's the same old constitution."
"I don't think you should be relying on that case."
"We are the only country in the world stupid enough to allow birthright citizenship."
"A first amendment is more important to us than life or death."
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