At least one right-winger wanted an all-out culture war, and so was hoping that Trump would nominate Amy Coney Barrett. I’m sorry, you can read all the tea leaves in search of hopeful signs, but Kavanaugh will push the Court rightward. A good day to call Carper and Coons’ offices, and contribute to Kerri Harris’ campaign.
Judge rules that Trump Administration can’t detain children indeterminately. From the ruling: “”It is apparent that Defendants’ Application is a cynical attempt…to shift responsibility to the Judiciary for over 20 years of Congressional inaction and ill-considered Executive action that have led to the current stalemate.” If the D’s somehow get control of the Senate, Rule #1 must be: No approval of any judicial nominees.
Must-Read Of The Day: The ongoing industrial disaster that is Bhopal. Courtesy of Union Carbide and rampant corruption/incompetence.
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