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In reply to the discussion: In general, the federal judges---and justices---that Trump and McConnell have elevated [View all]Amishman
(5,680 posts)2. What would be the legal basis for removal?
There are no required qualifications specified in law, so it would not be possible to remove them for being unqualified.
Nor is there a mechanism to nullify their appointments.
The only option would be to dig into every one of their backgrounds and hope to find some hidden crime or misconduct to use for impeachment charges. We could definitely get cases against some of them that way, as based on their character they have more skeletons in their closets than most. Still would need 67 in the Senate, which isn't possible.
Overall though we are stuck with them.
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In general, the federal judges---and justices---that Trump and McConnell have elevated [View all]
Atticus
Apr 2020
OP
Without going into detail, it is obvious that we are going to need folks who know
Atticus
Apr 2020
#3
Some of the "skeletons" are not in closets. They were already pointed out by Democrats
Atticus
Apr 2020
#12
I do not have dossiers on all of McConnell's misfits. In my view, it is reasonable to say
Atticus
Apr 2020
#18
I'll see your "Jesus tapdancing Christ" and raise you one "Christ on a soda cracker"!
Atticus
Apr 2020
#46
Grounds For Impeachment, Sir, Are What A Majority Of The House Says They Are
The Magistrate
Apr 2020
#53
"In a time of universal deceit - telling the truth is a revolutionary act."---Orwell. nt
Atticus
Apr 2020
#13
And I have no doubt that there is no way any judges appointed by trump are being removed
onenote
Apr 2020
#28
We'd have to keep paying these judges for life but as long as we agree to pay them and
in2herbs
Apr 2020
#14
Agreed - with REAL background investigations, most will have disqualifying criminality...
lagomorph777
Apr 2020
#20
How would one "persuade" someone to leave a LIFETIME job for which they aren't qualified for?
fescuerescue
Apr 2020
#34
"these folks" is an over-generalization. Some ARE qualified. Some know damn well they are
Atticus
Apr 2020
#47
Proving that an Federal individual judge is running a corrupt organization
fescuerescue
Apr 2020
#50
If Scump and the GOP face RICO counts Republican appointees can be forced to recuse
Ponietz
Apr 2020
#62
I second your motion................it is always about the courts, always..............
turbinetree
Apr 2020
#29
Anyone who was appointed to office by an agent of the Kremlin should resign or be impeached.
Tactical Peek
Apr 2020
#41