Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Truest statement of the week II

Newsom’s attack omits that Benitez was upheld by other judges in his earlier decision. That does not mean that the opinion is manifestly right (Indeed, it is being appealed). However, the opinion advanced well-established arguments and authority in reaching its conclusion. A majority on the Supreme Court would likely agree with much of the opinion. It is not about him. It is about the law.  That is why I criticized Trump for his attacks on judges and why we should be equally critical of Newsom and Democratic leaders doing the same thing now.

 

-- Jonathan Turley, "'Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of the Gun Lobby': Newsom Attacks Federal Judge Who Ruled In Favor Of Gun Rights" (JONATHANTURLEY.ORG).