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LastLiberal in PalmSprings

(13,169 posts)
Mon Apr 28, 2025, 03:27 PM Apr 28

Karoline Leavitt Refuses to Rule Out Arrest of Supreme Court Judges

Source: The New Republic

The Trump administration is open to arresting Supreme Court judges, as White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told it on Monday morning.

“You guys arrested a Milwaukee County Circuit judge for allegedly helping illegal immigrants get away,” Fox News’s Peter Doocy asked Leavitt. “As you guys look at other judges, would you ever arrest somebody higher up on the judicial food chain, like a federal judge or even a Supreme Court justice?”

“That’s a hypothetical question, again I defer you to the Department of Justice for individuals that they are looking at or individual cases. But let’s be clear about what this judge did: She obstructed federal law enforcement who were looking for an illegal alien in her courthouse. She showed that illegal alien the door to evade law enforcement officials. That is a clear-cut case of obstruction,” Leavitt replied.

“And so anyone who is breaking the law or obstructing federal law enforcement officials from doing their jobs is putting theirselvses (sic) at risk of being prosecuted, absolutely.”

Read more: https://newrepublic.com/post/194481/karoline-leavitt-arrest-supreme-court-judges



We know which justices she's talking about, right? It sure isn't Thomas or Alito.
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Karoline Leavitt Refuses to Rule Out Arrest of Supreme Court Judges (Original Post) LastLiberal in PalmSprings Apr 28 OP
I'd be OK if they want to arrest Thomas and Alito. jmbar2 Apr 28 #1
And Amy COVID Barrett Jerry2144 Apr 28 #2
Arrest Amy? Polybius Apr 28 #39
As corrupt and compromised as any of the other conservatives Jerry2144 Apr 28 #42
How so? Polybius Apr 29 #52
She answers to her religion Jerry2144 Apr 29 #53
I know you're angry, but to arrest a Justice, there has to be a damn good reason Polybius Apr 29 #54
Would love hannah Apr 28 #3
I assume you're joking, but nobody should be OK with arresting judges, Ocelot II Apr 28 #5
I completely agree with you, 100%% Nictuku Apr 28 #13
How about threatening them or turning your dogs ("patriots") loose on them, LastLiberal in PalmSprings Apr 28 #14
Well, I would like to hope that even the Supreme Court justices wouldn't be okay with getting arrersted. Aristus Apr 28 #22
I get Thomas, and sorta get Alitio and Kav, but what did Gorsuch do to break the law? Polybius Apr 28 #37
I'd be ok if anyone wants to make a "citizens arrest" of Thomas and Alito, Jack Valentino Apr 28 #40
Normalization EarthAbides Apr 28 #4
It may have the opposite effect and really piss off the Supreme Court, and make them come down hard on Trump. Doodley Apr 28 #7
Administrative warrant... does not meet the standard for an "arrest warrant"...look it up. NotHardly Apr 28 #6
"And so anyone who is breaking the law" chouchou Apr 28 #8
I refuse to rule out making a citizen's arrest of Karoline Leavitt--- on a charge of Jack Valentino Apr 28 #41
That action would be a great day chouchou Apr 28 #43
No authority to do so. The process is impeachment. JohnSJ Apr 28 #9
No legal means... hlthe2b Apr 28 #11
Good point. JohnSJ Apr 28 #15
Even for corruption and bribery? TommyT139 Apr 28 #16
As far as I am aware a Supreme Court Justice can only be removed by impeachment. JohnSJ Apr 28 #19
Hmmm TommyT139 Apr 28 #21
Leavitt is an idiot. She is accusing a judge of "obstructing justice". She did not use alleged, but made an JohnSJ Apr 28 #24
You are right TommyT139 Apr 28 #30
I don't know anymore about anything Tommy. We are in uncharted territory, JohnSJ Apr 28 #34
Roberts: Care to revisit that Presidential Immunity decision before it is YOU behind bars? hlthe2b Apr 28 #10
John Roberts: It was YOU Who Created this Monster Chasstev365 Apr 28 #12
The DOJ doesn't overrule the SCOTUS, the Constitution or any other judges you douche bag. hadEnuf Apr 28 #17
The blonde bimbo who is tRumps yapper press secretsry is so stupid she doesn't know who overules who Trueblue1968 Apr 28 #23
None of the Supreme Court is exempt from a Trump arrest. Irish_Dem Apr 28 #18
I agree. LASS Apr 28 #25
Trump is out of control and bent on control, revenge, power, cash. Irish_Dem Apr 28 #27
They are seriously crossing the line that was not meant to be crossed. Initech Apr 28 #20
Somebody pls give her a mirror & an orange jumpsiit? SheltieLover Apr 28 #26
Who will they disappear SORRY I mean arrest? BamaRefugee Apr 28 #28
BINGO. Boomerproud Apr 28 #32
Who watches the watchers? BidenRocks Apr 28 #29
For accepting bribes? surfered Apr 28 #31
Gratuitous Kid Berwyn Apr 28 #35
Yes, the Supreme Court did call them gratuities surfered Apr 29 #56
Why are they even asking this idiot questions? mdbl Apr 28 #33
SCOTUS is hearing this. Perhaps Clarence and Alito are pleased, but I doubt the rest are. Trump is setting up a major Martin68 Apr 28 #36
"Prevented from doing their jobs" translates in fascist to "prevented from doing whatever the fuck we tell them to." Karasu Apr 28 #38
Exactly what the insurrectionists did on J6. But the Fuhrer said they did no wrong travelingthrulife Apr 29 #48
Of course not, because this piece of shit administration is abusing their power and the world knows it. Initech Apr 29 #44
Doocey is obviously setting up moniss Apr 29 #45
Trying to start a civil war Ms. Leavitt? hadEnuf Apr 29 #46
So Trump should be arrested. Got it. travelingthrulife Apr 29 #47
COMING SOON: Kash Patel announces arrest of liberal Supreme Court justices dalton99a Apr 29 #49
Well, duh..... Farmer-Rick Apr 29 #50
I'm afraid that we're going down the rabbit hole. Dave Bowman Apr 29 #51
FYI, there's a surge of Pro K Leavitt Youtube quick ads today/ this morning blue_jay Apr 29 #55
Michael Cohen called her Bullshit Barbie mahina Apr 29 #57
Miss Piggy will claim they're terrorists wolfie001 Apr 30 #58

Jerry2144

(2,850 posts)
53. She answers to her religion
Tue Apr 29, 2025, 11:24 AM
Apr 29

And not to the Constitution. She was also put on the SCOTUS by the Felon. And we all know how good, honest, and capable his nominees are. She’s guilty by association

Polybius

(20,010 posts)
54. I know you're angry, but to arrest a Justice, there has to be a damn good reason
Tue Apr 29, 2025, 11:38 AM
Apr 29

Trump wasn't a felon (yet) when he put her on the SC in 2020. As to answering to her religion before the Constitution, I'm assuming you are referring to her opposing Roe. I agree that that was almost certainly the reason, but there's no hard proof until she admits it.

Ocelot II

(124,895 posts)
5. I assume you're joking, but nobody should be OK with arresting judges,
Mon Apr 28, 2025, 03:34 PM
Apr 28

even the ones we don't like.

Nictuku

(4,218 posts)
13. I completely agree with you, 100%%
Mon Apr 28, 2025, 03:53 PM
Apr 28

I really like your user name. As a former Judiciary Employee, the Ocelot was our office's 'Mascot' - kind of an inside joke/funny.

14. How about threatening them or turning your dogs ("patriots") loose on them,
Mon Apr 28, 2025, 04:04 PM
Apr 28

or threaten their families. "Won't some real patriot rid me of these meddlesome Justices?"

Half of this country wanted this sick fuck to have unlimited power. Now they're getting what they wanted -- absolute chaos and cruelty.

Aristus

(70,032 posts)
22. Well, I would like to hope that even the Supreme Court justices wouldn't be okay with getting arrersted.
Mon Apr 28, 2025, 05:03 PM
Apr 28

But they gave Trump immunity, so they would have nothing to complain about.

Polybius

(20,010 posts)
37. I get Thomas, and sorta get Alitio and Kav, but what did Gorsuch do to break the law?
Mon Apr 28, 2025, 10:24 PM
Apr 28

Jack Valentino

(2,122 posts)
40. I'd be ok if anyone wants to make a "citizens arrest" of Thomas and Alito,
Mon Apr 28, 2025, 10:47 PM
Apr 28

and try them in the court of public opinion!

Doodley

(10,949 posts)
7. It may have the opposite effect and really piss off the Supreme Court, and make them come down hard on Trump.
Mon Apr 28, 2025, 03:39 PM
Apr 28

chouchou

(1,902 posts)
8. "And so anyone who is breaking the law"
Mon Apr 28, 2025, 03:39 PM
Apr 28

We get it..Like your walking, talking, noisy shit-bag president who has busted every law on earth..
now and then and even into the future? Ram it up your ass, Lady..

Jack Valentino

(2,122 posts)
41. I refuse to rule out making a citizen's arrest of Karoline Leavitt--- on a charge of
Mon Apr 28, 2025, 10:52 PM
Apr 28

capitol hypocrisy

TommyT139

(1,427 posts)
21. Hmmm
Mon Apr 28, 2025, 05:01 PM
Apr 28

Removed from their job seems different than being arrested for a crime. Although one would hope that being arrested for a crime would result in the loss of job. Even if the person isn't convicted, they certainly would have a lot on their hands.

And if it doesn't work this way, and they are "above the law," then there is another remedy which should apply. 🚫👑

JohnSJ

(98,761 posts)
24. Leavitt is an idiot. She is accusing a judge of "obstructing justice". She did not use alleged, but made an
Mon Apr 28, 2025, 06:03 PM
Apr 28

accusation which has NOT been determined in a court of law. In fact Leavitt's statements which are on behalf of the sociopath in the white house I wonder if they would invalidate any case they may have. In addition, trump and his goons are going to embarrass themselves because it will be very difficult for them to prove that the judge was hiding the accused, since he was in that court house for an entirely different matter that had nothing to do with his deportation.

As for a Supreme Court Justice, if these deviants think they can remove a Supreme Court Justice for a decision they disagree with, which is what some in that administration have threatened against the SC ruling on the way these deportations occurred without due process, there is such a thing as "Judicial Immunity".

For the question is if there was a specific crime such as fraud or theft by a SC justice, would a SC ruling be similar to the ruling they applied to the president? and even more complicated, would the sitting SC justice who is being accused be allowed to be part of that ruling against himself? There is nothing that requires SC justice to recuse themselves from a specific case.

If one look at some of the "gifts" made to Thomas and Alito by wealthy project 2025 benefactors, and the convoluted logic they used in Roe and other decisions, that comes pretty close to bribery, but who in the hell will prosecute it.








TommyT139

(1,427 posts)
30. You are right
Mon Apr 28, 2025, 06:43 PM
Apr 28

"I wonder if they would invalidate any case they may have."

There have been cases where comments and tweets/whatever have contradicted what was being said in court.

One that comes to mind is the Trump administration's attempt to kick trans people out of the armed forces. The Trumpists lawyer said it wasn't about transphobia, but the judge called bullshit because Hegeth et al had been very clear about their goal.

JohnSJ

(98,761 posts)
34. I don't know anymore about anything Tommy. We are in uncharted territory,
Mon Apr 28, 2025, 07:54 PM
Apr 28

so who knows? I sure don’t.

Chasstev365

(5,491 posts)
12. John Roberts: It was YOU Who Created this Monster
Mon Apr 28, 2025, 03:48 PM
Apr 28

You were such a hyper-partisan that you gave Donald fucking Trump immunity because you thought that was better than electing a Democratic president.

Couple with your 2010 Citizens United ruling, you have literally done more than anyone in American history to destroy democracy.

Hope it was worth it!

hadEnuf

(3,212 posts)
17. The DOJ doesn't overrule the SCOTUS, the Constitution or any other judges you douche bag.
Mon Apr 28, 2025, 04:41 PM
Apr 28

Are people going to start preparing to water the tree of liberty?

Trueblue1968

(18,546 posts)
23. The blonde bimbo who is tRumps yapper press secretsry is so stupid she doesn't know who overules who
Mon Apr 28, 2025, 05:42 PM
Apr 28

She doesn't know the constitution, law or even have comm sense. She is not even as smart as my CAT.

Irish_Dem

(70,061 posts)
18. None of the Supreme Court is exempt from a Trump arrest.
Mon Apr 28, 2025, 04:44 PM
Apr 28

If they cross him or even if he imagines they cross him, he could have them arrested.

BamaRefugee

(3,802 posts)
28. Who will they disappear SORRY I mean arrest?
Mon Apr 28, 2025, 06:16 PM
Apr 28

Let me think for a second… HMMMM… I wanna go out on a limb and say they’re all going to be female. But who, but who, this is really tough. Let me see. I’m gonna say, the Hispanic lady, the Jewish lady, and the Black lady.
What do I win what do I win?

mdbl

(6,543 posts)
33. Why are they even asking this idiot questions?
Mon Apr 28, 2025, 07:19 PM
Apr 28

Who gives a shit what really stupid people say? It's not like she can write her own EO's.

Martin68

(25,824 posts)
36. SCOTUS is hearing this. Perhaps Clarence and Alito are pleased, but I doubt the rest are. Trump is setting up a major
Mon Apr 28, 2025, 10:22 PM
Apr 28

confrontation with every other institution in the country. I don't think he will survive this if he pushes it that far.

Karasu

(1,219 posts)
38. "Prevented from doing their jobs" translates in fascist to "prevented from doing whatever the fuck we tell them to."
Mon Apr 28, 2025, 10:24 PM
Apr 28

No one can afford for this administration to last more than a year now if we're already at this point. Somehow, it needs to fucking go.

travelingthrulife

(2,390 posts)
48. Exactly what the insurrectionists did on J6. But the Fuhrer said they did no wrong
Tue Apr 29, 2025, 10:09 AM
Apr 29

and released the thugs from jail.

Initech

(104,964 posts)
44. Of course not, because this piece of shit administration is abusing their power and the world knows it.
Tue Apr 29, 2025, 01:34 AM
Apr 29

hadEnuf

(3,212 posts)
46. Trying to start a civil war Ms. Leavitt?
Tue Apr 29, 2025, 08:17 AM
Apr 29

People are really starting to get sick and tired of the fascist bullshit. Keep screwing around with the Constitution and FAFO.

dalton99a

(88,667 posts)
49. COMING SOON: Kash Patel announces arrest of liberal Supreme Court justices
Tue Apr 29, 2025, 10:16 AM
Apr 29

“America must be united and speak with one voice,” says Press Secretary Barbie


Farmer-Rick

(11,745 posts)
50. Well, duh.....
Tue Apr 29, 2025, 10:30 AM
Apr 29

The Supremes themselves set up the situation where by a president can arrest a Supreme, or any judge the executive gets hot over.

Many, many people predicted Humpy Trumpy would jail a supreme or two long before the demented felon pedophile faked yet another election victory.

blue_jay

(65 posts)
55. FYI, there's a surge of Pro K Leavitt Youtube quick ads today/ this morning
Tue Apr 29, 2025, 12:55 PM
Apr 29

Am guessing there are also pro KK Karoline ads on other sites as well. Any idea if anyone is countering this from the truthful side?

wolfie001

(5,030 posts)
58. Miss Piggy will claim they're terrorists
Wed Apr 30, 2025, 07:02 AM
Apr 30

And if you defend them, you're a terrorist too. And half the voting population will be so happy because they're sick mf'ers.

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