Posted on 04/25/2009 1:04:36 PM PDT by Bush Revolution
The Obama administration has argued for the end of the Michigan v Jackson ruling that requires police to provide an attorney for a suspect once one has been requested. They argue that the benefits are “meagre,” as the Telegraph puts it:
The effort to sweep aside the 23-year-old Michigan vs Jackson ruling is one of several moves by the new government to have dismayed civil rights groups. …
The Michigan vs Jackson ruling in 1986 established that, if a defendants have a lawyer or have asked for one to be present, police may not interview them until the lawyer is present.
Any such questioning cannot be used in court even if the suspect agrees to waive his right to a lawyer because he would have made that decision without legal counsel, said the Supreme Court.
However, in a current case that seeks to change the law, the US Justice Department argues that the existing rule is unnecessary and outdated.
The sixth amendment of the US constitution protects the right of criminal suspects to be “represented by counsel”, but the Obama regime argues that this merely means to “protect the adversary process” in a criminal trial.
The Justice Department, in a brief signed by Elena Kagan, the solicitor general, said the 1986 decision “serves no real purpose” and offers only “meagre benefits”.
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Yet Obama isn’t going all-out fascist on everything possible. For example, state medpot programs. Holder swears he will leave them alone which is tantamount to nullifying the Federal law. Why this curious gap?
Once those three decisions go, the next thing will be questioning. “We think you’re guilty, therefore you are.” End of it.
By the way, what is Jindal saying about this Louisiana case, if anything? I'd seriously want to know before I know how vigorously I want to support his being the GOP presidential or vice presidential candidate in 2012 in the presence of other viable candidates. (Like I would say about Scalia, better Jindal than nothing.)
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Is there any public civil rights education counterpart to the ACLU which isn’t dedicated to pressing lefty social issues like gay marriage and abortion? Jay Sekulow’s ACLJ doesn’t answer to this need, as it is almost completely focused on religion issues. Libertarian groups are too alarmist for many people, and/or press other social issues (e.g. drugs) that many see as peripheral. I mean it’s pretty bad if you have to be Michael Dukakis to carry a card that reminds you of when to remain silent.
That's my concern. I do think that you a moron if you don't know your rights, but Obama’s policies are scary to me. I feel there might be more to this. Yes, I could be overreacting, but I don't trust this guy at all, now way, no how...no nothing.
Again, the status quo legal system depends on morons.
Agreed...
This is why we have Trident Subs. The ultimate reset button on tyranny, should the government ever try for dictatorship.
Cheers!
Based on your screen name, would it be fair to say that you are a fan of Scalia? If so, so am I.
I personally think the request for briefs on Michigan v. Jackson is because that issue was not raised by either party initially and the court does not rule on matters not presented.
I think the court will reaffirm Jackson by at least 6-3 and Thomas and Scalia will be in the majority, just like they were in the recent automobile search case.
As for the brief I posted, please note that the amicus brief filed on behalf of numerous former federal judges, federal prosecutors and the former Director of the FBI strongly supports upholding Jackson. Many of them appointed during Reagan’s term in office.
lets not forget that the Great one is a constitutional lawyer ... perhaps the communist soviet constitution .. but constitutional lawyer none the less.
he knows what is best for all of us
we shall not question him
we shall obey his wishes because he is omnipotent and omni present
we shall support his every whim because we are his people and he will lead us to a better tomorrow ...
oops .. sorry ..... was practicing my tirade being an obot for when they come to take me to the re-education camp.
No, I don't think you are over reacting at all.
The policies of this administration should scare anyone who understands what freedom is and what the founding principles of this country are and what makes them so special.
The problem is most people don't understand, or even care. For example, when they see GM being overtaken and the CEO fired by zer0, ask somebody if that should matter or is it to them and you will probably just get a blank stare. With no freedom in their mind at risk, they will certainly never contemplate the implications of it all, in fact, they will probably celebrate the fact a crusty 'ol CEO was gotten even with.
Thanks to our educational system, vast wealth complete with all the luxuries even for the poor in this country, lack of a truly challenging life and the "it could never happen here" crowd, freedom is indeed just another word for nothing left to lose.
I guess people don’t really get IT... The Democrats Screaming about Bush was basically a reflection of what they were going to do when they got power. They screamed about it because it was BUSH in the WH and not one of their guys....
Its so damn scary its sick.
Unbelievable hypocrisy.
Those bastards! Everyone should be taught about the 5th amendment and to never talk to the police, unless you have been the victim of a crime. The police and prosecutors aren’t worth taking a risk on. There will be plenty of time to talk to the police/prosecution after you’ve hired a lawyer.
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