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Demovictory9

(35,879 posts)
Thu May 22, 2025, 05:32 PM Thursday

The hidden provision in the Big Ugly Bill that makes Trump king - Don't let this happen

https://robertreich.substack.com/p/the-hidden-provision-in-the-big-ugly

In a separate case, U.S. District Court Judge Paula Xinis has demanded that the Trump administration explain why it is not complying with the Supreme Court order to “facilitate” the release of Abrego Garcia.

Xinis questions whether the administration intends to comply with the order at all, citing a statement from U.S. Department of Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem that Abrego Garcia “will never be allowed to return to the United States.” According to Xinis, “That sounds to me like an admission. That’s about as clear as it can get.”

So what’s next? Will the Supreme Court and lower courts hold the administration in contempt and enforce contempt citations?

Not if the Big Ugly Bill is enacted with the following provision, now hidden in the bill:

“No court of the United States may use appropriated funds to enforce a contempt citation for failure to comply with an injunction or temporary restraining order if no security was given when the injunction or order was issued….”

Translated: No federal court may enforce a contempt citation.
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The hidden provision in the Big Ugly Bill that makes Trump king - Don't let this happen (Original Post) Demovictory9 Thursday OP
It's horrifying. I wonder if there's some way around it if it passes. Could it be taken up by the Supreme Court? LymphocyteLover Thursday #1
This is important n/t Alice Kramden Thursday #2
In short: that's unconstitutional. n/t Morbius Thursday #3

LymphocyteLover

(8,044 posts)
1. It's horrifying. I wonder if there's some way around it if it passes. Could it be taken up by the Supreme Court?
Thu May 22, 2025, 06:03 PM
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