05-10-2022, 08:52 PM
(05-10-2022, 11:59 AM)Sociopathicsteelerfan Wrote: Barr made a statement on Fox that these protests are already illegal under federal law as an attempt to intimidate or dissuade a judge. He also stated it was a state level crime in VA. I've stated many times that I really dislike the idea of protesting at someone's private residence, but I recognize it's protected under the first amendment. I know many here actively dislike Barr, but I don't think he'd get the law that wrong.
I mean, he doesn't have the most stellar record of legal opinions, but i don't doubt he is correct on this. However, even if folks were prosecuted for this I would find it interesting to watch it play out in the courts. I say thing because if it is a protest that would be legal if not for it being a judge, then I would be really curious to see the judicial review of these laws as it progresses. I have zero doubt that any jurist would uphold the precedent to protect themselves, but it would be interesting to see.
Edit to add: specifically with regards to the SCOTUS, I'd like to see the argument bear out that they are different than other jurists as they are more political in nature. There would be plenty of evidence to support the argument and I think it would be an interesting one to hear.
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"The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide enough for those who have too little." - FDR
