And why hasn't AG Garland instructed his lawyers to dismiss the cases against Mr Trump's henchmen, so that he can immediately release the second volume of the report?
I believe that he maintains their prosecution so that the DOJ can continue to challenge Judge Cannon’s ruling that the appointment of the special prosecutor was unconstitutional.
@@WilliamClodius , makes sense, thanks. Although it seems to me that there's not really going to be any presidential value in her decisions, notwithstanding any formalities of precedent for the 11th District. And, in any event, the weight of precedent at the national level still far outweighs her painfully convoluted and instrumentalist reasons for decision. Seems to me that it's far more important for the rule of law for this second volume to see the light of day than it is to maintain that appeal (especially in light of the fact that the new DOJ crew are likely to abandon it (by withdrawing the appeal) anyway.
Crazy question: does the regulation establishing the Special Counsel's jurisdiction specify that he and his team must destroy all drafts of his report (and, if so, at what level of drafting completion)?
I assume, perhaps wrongly, all the records of Jack Smith’ work land up in the archives for the Attorney General Office. So they should all be retained forever.
@@Michele-ie9ow, they should go to NARA, the National Archives and Records Administration, pursuant to federal legislation. That would be the same agency that tried very hard, but ultimately in vain, to have Mr Trump return the documents he had retained to them, whereupon they called upon the FBI for assistance. The only downside risk, one supposes, is that Mr Trump will choose NARA's new administrator, whose nomination will be rubber stamped by a compliant, Republican controlled Senate, and that legislation can be changed, in this case by the Republican controlled House of Representatives.
Maybe I didn’t pay appropriate attention, but I didn’t notice this addressing the widespread Republican claims that Trump’s January 6 actions were justified because the election was stolen. That claim is nonsense of course, but it needs to be addressed.
Very helpful discussion. I appreciated Mr. Parloff's closing remarks. Thanks to all.
Ben & Roger - Thank you!
And why hasn't AG Garland instructed his lawyers to dismiss the cases against Mr Trump's henchmen, so that he can immediately release the second volume of the report?
I believe that he maintains their prosecution so that the DOJ can continue to challenge Judge Cannon’s ruling that the appointment of the special prosecutor was unconstitutional.
@@WilliamClodius , makes sense, thanks.
Although it seems to me that there's not really going to be any presidential value in her decisions, notwithstanding any formalities of precedent for the 11th District. And, in any event, the weight of precedent at the national level still far outweighs her painfully convoluted and instrumentalist reasons for decision.
Seems to me that it's far more important for the rule of law for this second volume to see the light of day than it is to maintain that appeal (especially in light of the fact that the new DOJ crew are likely to abandon it (by withdrawing the appeal) anyway.
There is laws against stealing records also especially national security too
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Crazy question: does the regulation establishing the Special Counsel's jurisdiction specify that he and his team must destroy all drafts of his report (and, if so, at what level of drafting completion)?
I’m so sorry about what’s in store for Ukraine. It’s crushing. I don’t even want to see it.
It’s pretty crushing what will take place in USA for the next 4 years and perhaps beyond.
confusing confusion;
Ben said “Senate” meant House, said “Johnson” meant Butler.
I assume, perhaps wrongly, all the records of Jack Smith’ work land up in the archives for the Attorney General Office. So they should all be retained forever.
@@Michele-ie9ow, they should go to NARA, the National Archives and Records Administration, pursuant to federal legislation. That would be the same agency that tried very hard, but ultimately in vain, to have Mr Trump return the documents he had retained to them, whereupon they called upon the FBI for assistance.
The only downside risk, one supposes, is that Mr Trump will choose NARA's new administrator, whose nomination will be rubber stamped by a compliant, Republican controlled Senate, and that legislation can be changed, in this case by the Republican controlled House of Representatives.
Maybe I didn’t pay appropriate attention, but I didn’t notice this addressing the widespread Republican claims that Trump’s January 6 actions were justified because the election was stolen. That claim is nonsense of course, but it needs to be addressed.
Dismiss the charges, now.
Bingo eventually we will get the facts not a narrative that supports media propaganda talking point