John Roberts Weighs In
John Roberts Weighs In Joyce Vance Mar 18 Today, Chief Justice John Roberts entered the chat. Although he does not mention Trump by name, his comment that “impeachment is not an appropriate response to disagreement concerning a judicial decision” is clearly directed at the president. Elon Musk and Republican elected officials have been flirting with this approach ever since district judges began delivering temporary restraining orders that have prevented Trump from disassembling government full force. This morning, Trump made a statement of his own. His post followed Judge Boasberg’s decision in the Salvadoran deportation case yesterday. If you haven’t already, I encourage you to read my piece from last night discussing what happened and the implications of the matter. It’s a serious moment for democracy, and it’s important we understand it isn’t about Trump removing “thugs” from our communities, but rather an effort to develop legal support for a dangero...