Sherrilyn IfillI’m a civil rights lawyer. I don’t want to practice before a Court that’s compromised. I want a fair Court. Expansion would make this particular Court more ideologically balanced. Agree. But w/o a real, enforced ethics infrastructure, there will be 18 justices not fully disclosing financials, not compelled to recuse, praying in chambers w/their own faith leaders, going on trips w/groups filing briefs in cases before them, owning stock in indiv companies whose interests are before the Court.
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@ifilljustice wise words.
Everyone has a right to their opinions. No one has the right to enforce those beliefs on others especially not violently.
When jurists claim to be “originalists “, yet openly declare fascist ideals. They no longer have the right to the title.
Democratic principles are seated in the majority rules idea not authoritarian laws.
Everyone has a right to their opinions. No one has the right to enforce those beliefs on others especially not violently.
When jurists claim to be “originalists “, yet openly declare fascist ideals. They no longer have the right to the title.
Democratic principles are seated in the majority rules idea not authoritarian laws.
@futurebird It’s such a valid point. I know my upset every time a friend or family member told their story. Some just plain scary. But I’ve never experienced it for myself. So even for white folks, like me, who are allied with POC we can’t feel it like you do. And our response has never been adequate.
@ifilljustice I agree. Stunning! The parallel between then and now is unmistakable. Rachel is a masterful storyteller whose research and love of actual historical events makes us all smarter just for listening.
Tonight I finished @maddow’s new podcast Ultra. This powerful warning shot, this unearthing of the threat of American facism in the 30s& 40s is required learning for this moment. There has been a dress rehearsal for what we are facing. We’d best learn. I strongly encourage you to listen to all 8 episodes. The parallels are stunning. A reminder that we’ve fought this before. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rachel-maddow-presents-ultra/id1647910854?i=1000586931428
@harrylitman I hope you keep posting here who your guests will be each week on Talking Feds as a reminder.