Yesterday people pushed back on my cynical theory that the courts won't create autocracy (i.e.hand the election to Trump even though he didn't win, allow state legislatures to ignore state constitution in presidential elections, etc) because why give up all their own power?
As the US government is structured (particularly since Marbury v. Madison) gives courts a lot of power.
Why would they put themselves at the whim of an autocrat?
(There are a few Justices who would, but not enough).
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2023-06-27 14:55:17
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