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"As the U.S. begins to see the light at the end of the Trumpian tunnel, it is time to begin thinking about the issue of repair. One should not assume the result of the election, but it is nonetheless worth asking the question: What should be done in a post-Trump world to restore the rule of law?
Of Trump’s many excesses, his assault on legal norms has to rank high in terms of damage to fundamental values that form the fabric of America. His attacks on the free press, the independent judiciary and the independence of the Department of Justice have all created significant damage. His abuse of executive discretionary authority has made a mockery of the concept of checks and balances. His gaming of the judicial system has revealed weaknesses in our legal process. His attempts to place himself (and his family and his business interests) above the law have called into question foundational national conceptions of equal justice. In short, President Trump has led a wrecking crew (aided and abetted by William Barr and Mitch McConnell) that has severely damaged American legal norms of behavior."
I've heard a number of suggestions along the lines of what should be done. Some including a commission to identify weakness in the laws governing a prez's behavior Trump has exploited. Some recommending a type of tribunal to hold people like Billy the Bagman accountable for the extra-legal path he has taken the DoJ down.
Whatever the method one thing is clear. The US can never allow legal and ethical ambiguities to enable a prez to abuse the office as the Orange Menace has.
Of Trump’s many excesses, his assault on legal norms has to rank high in terms of damage to fundamental values that form the fabric of America. His attacks on the free press, the independent judiciary and the independence of the Department of Justice have all created significant damage. His abuse of executive discretionary authority has made a mockery of the concept of checks and balances. His gaming of the judicial system has revealed weaknesses in our legal process. His attempts to place himself (and his family and his business interests) above the law have called into question foundational national conceptions of equal justice. In short, President Trump has led a wrecking crew (aided and abetted by William Barr and Mitch McConnell) that has severely damaged American legal norms of behavior."
Repairing the Rule of Law: An Agenda for Post-Trump Reform
What should be done in a post-Trump world to restore the rule of law?
www.lawfareblog.com
I've heard a number of suggestions along the lines of what should be done. Some including a commission to identify weakness in the laws governing a prez's behavior Trump has exploited. Some recommending a type of tribunal to hold people like Billy the Bagman accountable for the extra-legal path he has taken the DoJ down.
Whatever the method one thing is clear. The US can never allow legal and ethical ambiguities to enable a prez to abuse the office as the Orange Menace has.