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jlf1961 -> RE: Trump signed an order he didn't read, wasn't briefed on (2/7/2017 5:32:56 AM)
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ORIGINAL: Musicmystery
He was in violation from the moment he took office. That's not the question.
This train wreck will end if and when the GOP Congress finds a conscience and a spine and impeaches him.
That is a matter of opinion.
When you consider the history of executive orders from Washington to the present, those proven unconstitutional were struck down by the supreme court, those that werent stood.
Issuing an executive order is, even when unconstitutional, not a criminal act, unless it directs members of the government to commit acts which are considered criminal by either the UCMJ or the United States Criminal code.
Even then, the president cannot be arrested with out being impeached first, unless it is a criminal act such as murder or some other similar act, and even then it would take congress to order the arrest.
If you do not believe me, research it yourself. President Nixon had clearly committed a number of criminal acts, either actively or as part of the conspiracy to cover up the initial act. The evidence was clear, however as a sitting President, he could not be arrested.
As soon as he resigned, he was no longer protected by the law, which is why there was an immediate pardon issued by President Ford.
It sucks, but the executive branch was given that immunity to prevent a coup by those who disagreed with a sitting president and would or could have tried to use false charges to end his term.
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