12-12-2021, 06:58 PM
(12-12-2021, 06:21 PM)Belsnickel Wrote: Someone can state that they believe something to be unconstitutional, but the SCOTUS is the arbiter of that. If SCOTUS says the Texas law passes muster, then Newsome's personal position doesn't really matter in that regard. All of that being said, the court explicitly did not rule on the constitutionality of the law. They punted on that issue.
To be sure, but I'm speaking to intent. If you publicly state that "x" law in unconstitutional but then propose the exact same law you are, by definition, engaging in a practice that you have stated is unconstitutional. Newsome is certainly not the arbiter of what is, and is not, constitutional, but if he knowingly signs a bill into law that he has declared unconstitutional then he is, be default, deliberately engaging in conduct he believes violates his oath of office. Intent is a huge part of this and he has already declared his intent. He has no shield from consequences in this regard due to his own proclamations.
