Originally Posted by rockinbbar
Originally Posted by DonFischer
It's sad to know that decisions coming from the Supreme Court are often based on political leanings rather than law!



Their decisions should have absolutely nothing to do with "law" either.

Laws are legislated.

The Constitution was written, adopted and ratified by all states of the Union to limit the powers of federal gov't.

The Constitution is the only document the SC should be concerned with. Ever.

Not legislation. Not partisanship. But 100% US Constitution.



Bingo. One of the things I've wanted to see is a GOP program to go after the lower courts (primarily the federal district courts, but also the appeals courts). The Constitution only establishes the Supreme Court. Congress created the lower courts and Congress can eliminate them. If the GOP really wanted to put nuclear options on the table to counter Nancy's arrows in her quiver, they'd threaten to eliminate lower courts and replace them with a much smaller number of courts that are bound by very strict rules--e.g., no nationwide injunctions, no rulings or orders that impact fundamental rights, etc. It would be perfectly constitutional and it would wipe out the swamp that is federal court activism.

Eliminate qualified immunity and you'll eliminate cops who act like they are above the law.