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FakeNoose

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1. How does the Eastern District of Virginia have standing anyway?

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Sat Sep 20, 2025, 08:22 AM

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Wouldn't a charge against a NY official be prosecuted in a NY court? I'm confused. Of course it's all bullshit, but US attorney Eric Siebert should have had the authority to refuse this case, because it's not his jurisdiction. Now the guy is out of a job.

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How does the Eastern District of Virginia have standing anyway? FakeNoose Saturday #1

Because the mortgage application was for property James was purchasing in Virginia. onenote Saturday #2

Uh, b/c the transaction was in VA Username1234 Saturday #4

Then why are every single state AG (I doubt the red states will want to participate) not charging the orange gibbon? OldBaldy1701E Saturday #3

Huh? Lots of blue states AG are suing the Trump administration for various things Username1234 Saturday #5

This should be added to the list and it should be at the top. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Saturday #6