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Related: About this forumThe End is Nigh: Three Cases That Alarm Me - Andrew Weissmann
In this video, I break down three court cases that reveal just how close we are to losing the foundations of our constitutional democracy. From secret detentions and fabricated government filings to open defiance of judicial authority, whats happening across the country is a coordinated assault on the rule of law.
The judiciary is beginning to push back but the resistance from the Trump Administration is growing more brazen. From Houston to Maryland to Massachusetts, these arent isolated incidents. Theyre warnings. - Andrew Weissmann - 05/22/2025.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction: Authoritarianism on the Rise
00:34 The Arrest of Judges and Members of Congress
01:17 Historical Parallels: The French Revolution
01:33 Secret Detentions and Constitutional Violations
01:39 Case 1: Houston Plaintiffs Location Withheld
02:25 Case 2: Maryland Christian v. DOJ
03:32 Government Submits Contrived Documents
04:04 Case 3: Massachusetts The DVD Case
05:33 DOJ Walks Back Sworn Statement
06:49 The Courts Push Back Against Government Overreach
07:26 The Abrego Garcia Case and State Secrets
08:16 The Pattern of Falsehoods and Inaction
08:33 A Judge and Member of Congress Prosecuted
08:43 Full Authoritarian Mode: Due Process Undermined
09:19 Final Warning: Stay Engaged and Vigilant
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The End is Nigh: Three Cases That Alarm Me - Andrew Weissmann (Original Post)
Rhiannon12866
Thursday
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Well, what alarms Andrew Weissmann are certainly the same issues that are alarming the rest of us...
Rhiannon12866
Thursday
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stillcool
(33,924 posts)1. Thank you!
bookmarked for later, so I can go to sleep.
Rhiannon12866
(234,683 posts)2. Well, what alarms Andrew Weissmann are certainly the same issues that are alarming the rest of us...


scipan
(2,800 posts)3. Chilling. Andrew Weissmann is not usually like this. nt
Rhiannon12866
(234,683 posts)4. I know, he's usually just the best on explaining legal issues, but this time he's issuing a warning on legal changes

Wild blueberry
(7,663 posts)5. Weissmann's version of Hair on Fire
Yes, we hear you. Yes, we're defying in all ways we can.
Thank you.
stillcool
(33,924 posts)6. just wanted to thank you again
watched it today. Good guys speaking out are so worthy of my attention.
Rhiannon12866
(234,683 posts)7. And Andrew Weissmann is the best and most experienced regarding the law. When he speaks, I listen.


