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Rhiannon12866

(234,683 posts)
Thu May 22, 2025, 11:40 PM Thursday

The 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, what’s 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 aren’t isolated incidents. They’re 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 – Plaintiff’s 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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Rhiannon12866

(234,683 posts)
2. Well, what alarms Andrew Weissmann are certainly the same issues that are alarming the rest of us...
Thu May 22, 2025, 11:55 PM
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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
Fri May 23, 2025, 12:22 AM
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Wild blueberry

(7,663 posts)
5. Weissmann's version of Hair on Fire
Fri May 23, 2025, 01:16 PM
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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
Fri May 23, 2025, 06:59 PM
Friday

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.
Fri May 23, 2025, 08:40 PM
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