AkaSci 🛰️ on Nostr: Judge Barret, while concurring, has this footnote (edited) - "Take the President’s ...
Judge Barret, while concurring, has this footnote (edited) -
"Take the President’s alleged attempt to organize alternative slates of electors.
In my view, that conduct is private and therefore not entitled to protection.
In short, a President has no legal authority—and thus no official capacity—to influence how the States appoint their electors. I see no plausible argument for barring prosecution of that alleged conduct."
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"Take the President’s alleged attempt to organize alternative slates of electors.
In my view, that conduct is private and therefore not entitled to protection.
In short, a President has no legal authority—and thus no official capacity—to influence how the States appoint their electors. I see no plausible argument for barring prosecution of that alleged conduct."
#SCOTUS
2/n