Posted on 08/09/2021 12:29:30 PM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer
U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich promised a decision soon in an effort by Alabama landlords to block the moratorium imposed last week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which it said was based on the spread of COVID-19′s delta variant.
Friedrich suggested the administration was engaged in legal “gamesmanship” to buy time for the distribution of $45 billion in rental assistance money. But, citing a ruling by the appellate court above her, she also asked a lawyer for the landlords, “Why are my hands not tied?”
Friedrich questioned whether she should give so much weight to Kavanaugh’s one-paragraph opinion, especially since the four dissenting justices offered no explanation for their votes.
Shumate also said the new order was issued “in bad faith” and without legal justification, citing President Joe Biden’s own publicly expressed doubts about the order.
“The court shouldn’t tolerate the government getting away with this,” Shumate said.
Justice Department lawyer Brian Netter said the rise in the spread of the delta variant altered the plans to allow the moratorium to lapse. “We’re in a new chapter of this pandemic,” Netter said.
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Block the government - expedite the process - if the Democrats persist they are acting in treason of the constitution and the state governors have the authority to take action.
Who’s running this country?
The landlords need to sue the Federal Government for violation of their rights to property. Of course since the case is in Federal court which can take years, the tax and mortgage payments will be suspended until the court decides. WELCOME TO THE PARTY BOYS!
And so injustice and illegality are legalized. Ever since the government “allowed” renters to destroy their apartments, to disturb their neighbors, to not pay rent, the rule of law has been broken.
No branch of government has the right to invalidate the terms of a valid contract of which it is not a part. This cannot be disputed. The government has acted illegally. Why is everyone so wimpish about this?
“Why are my hands not tied?”
Why do you think they are? Rule according to the LAW...a novel idea, I know. It might just catch on.
Since when in our lifetimes have federal judges felt constrained to act? (especially in lunatic manner when it involves common sense or conservative values)
Yeah, Mr. Chief Justice. There are no political judges.
China, Europe, UN, WHO, CDC, DOJ, judges, Soros, Gates, Google, Microsoft, Apple, ..., pretty much anyone in power we didn't directly elect.
The judge admits she knows it’s illegal, and her job is to enforce the law, but she doesn’t want the blame for evicting millions of people, so she’ll kick this can down the road.
there was a guy the other day where the owner ask him WHY he wasn’t paying rent since he was one of the “essentials” and never missed a day of work?
guy told him he was saving up for a house downpayment...
Who’s running this country?
Whoever says they are when asked apparently.
Regarding the alleged Judges comments about 4 who did not state an opinion, This makes no sense whatsoever. Just another justice who does not want to do what they are paid to do which is decide an issue. In effect, this judge said, well, I disagree with the supreme court so I will just say I am not sure what they meant.
It’s funny how a random judge blocked Trump every single week, but nobody seem to want to block Biden’s orders. 2 system of justice is the name of the game these days.
“Yeah, Mr. Chief Justice. There are no political judges. “
THAT particular Traitor Roberts “opinion” still really grinds me the wrong way.
I respectfully disagree. The landlords are doing the right thing to sue in state court (Alabama). Both for the hope that it won’t be delayed in federal court as long as it is in state court (as you pointed out). And to help us win a states’ rights battle that might possible help us in other battles and reign in other abusive and unconstitutional power by the federal gubment.
Really easy to fix this if you got balls!
Your Honor, the State is claiming Eminent Domain and SIEZING your personal residence, we are going to turn it into a AirBNB and the proceeds will be used to help the landlords in this State that were harmed by this moratorium, don’t feel bad your Honor, we are SIEZING the Property of ALL Federal Officers of the Court in the State for the same purpose.
See KELO Decision by the USSC, THEY HAVE THIS RIGHT and NOBODY CAN STOP THEM!!!
The socialist judges are getting brazen.
I’m starting to thinking giving this much power to judges was a mistake. Most of them were just crummy lawyers who bribed a governor for a cushy Life time job.
<>No branch of government has the right to invalidate the terms of a valid contract of which it is not a part.<>
The Constitution prevents state impairment of contracts and doesn’t authorize Congress or the President to do so.
If Wuflu is an emergency equivalent to war and thus necessitating extraordinary powers, then Congress must act.
What we have now is pure tyranny.
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