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In reply to the discussion: Judge denies request to temporarily block DOGE's mass firings, access to data [View all]BumRushDaShow
(150,363 posts)4. She explained the issue in her questioning yesterday
I.e., it's what they are arguing - and is unfortunately considered, in court-ese, as being "premature", even though we know PEOPLE in those states are being "harmed" ( let alone the nation). But they have to show how the STATE is (like a "person" might be) imminently "harmed".
This then sort of tells you how such a suit would need to be filed - i.e., with "individuals" doing it (where they can obviously be backed by giganto law firms).
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Judge denies request to temporarily block DOGE's mass firings, access to data [View all]
BumRushDaShow
Feb 18
OP
Yes we do. Miller has explictly said they're looking for "fraud," like "illegal aliens" claiming "child tax credits."
SunSeeker
Feb 18
#28
Can i ask this question? Somebody is supplying something to these AG's. My question is could this judge
bluestarone
Feb 19
#45
The state AGs may have been denied a TRO but they are pursuing an injunction, and this was
in2herbs
Feb 18
#15
In this case, the "STATE" is NOT the same as an individual "person" - it's those unique "legal definitions"
BumRushDaShow
Feb 19
#31
Oh dear God, please do not direct people to take the word of anonymous self-appointed legal eagles.
SunSeeker
Feb 19
#36
Please do not asset you know better than others because your relative is a lawyer.
SunSeeker
Feb 19
#39
Sounds to me like she was being much too strict on what is required to "clearly show" irreparable harm.
SunSeeker
Feb 19
#37
It's not like she's shown herself a fan of this mob. She'd have granted it if she could.
Scrivener7
Feb 19
#44