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thesquanderer

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10. So that lawyer is responsible, even if it is other people who fail to carry out the instructions provided?

Reply to cstanleytech (Reply #9)

Wed Aug 27, 2025, 10:02 AM

Aug 27

I would have though s/he could avoid the contempt charge by saying they had informed higher-ups (e.g. Bondi or whoever) that access to Garcia via ICE must be provided, but that they had no personal ability to provide that access, so should not be jailed for not implementing something that was beyond their ability to personally implement. So being that lawyer makes them personally legally responsible for providing that access? Tough gig!

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It's past time for the Courts to start putting the DAs and government lawyers in jail for Contempt. cstanleytech Aug 26 #1

When they show up for the hearing, azureblue Aug 26 #2

Here here! RainCaster Aug 26 #4

It might be tricky to find the appropriate individual(s) to put in jail. thesquanderer Aug 27 #8

If you come into Court as the governments lawyer you're that person. cstanleytech Aug 27 #9

So that lawyer is responsible, even if it is other people who fail to carry out the instructions provided? thesquanderer Aug 27 #10

Fine then jail the head of the DOJ for Contempt. cstanleytech Aug 27 #11

Charge those fucking DOJ lawyers with contempt and make them sit in prison Bev54 Aug 26 #3

Well, I am shocked, shocked I tell you! OldBaldy1701E Aug 26 #5

They are trying to run out the 72 hour clock, to deport him to Africa. ... aggiesal Aug 26 #6

I wouldn't be surprised if... WestMichRad Aug 27 #7