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JMCKUSICK

(1,913 posts) Fri Mar 14, 2025, 09:23 AM Mar 14

I have a question for the smart people [View all]

No snark intended.

Does passing the CR directly authorize Elon musk and his Doges hit squad to do what they want? How does the CR impact the current court cases and does it limit what can be challenged going forward?

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I have a question for the smart people [View all] JMCKUSICK Mar 14 OP

Adam Schiff explained exactly what it will do JohnSJ Mar 14 #1

He doesn't address the courts role JMCKUSICK Mar 14 #2

I don't know JM. This link from 2023 suggests courts may stay open for at least two weeks after the shutdown JohnSJ Mar 14 #3

Ok that adds important context JMCKUSICK Mar 14 #4