Calls grow for Dems to 'pack the Court' after Supreme Court immunity ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court's anxiously awaited ruling on former President Donald Trump's absolute immunity claim came down on Monday morning, July 1 — with six GOP-appointed justices ruling that Trump enjoys immunity from prosecution for official acts as president and three Democrat-appointed justices dissenting.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor was especially vehement in her dissent, warning that the Republican justices were giving U.S. presidents way too much power.
Progressive legal expert Elie Mystal was equally critical of the High Court's reasoning.
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On X, formerly Twitter, Mystal posted, "Maybe, I don't know... Democrats should pack the court if they ever get a chance? Just a thought."
Mystal's tweet enjoyed a positive reception from X users.
Stephanie Hypes responded, "F*** yeah."
But activist Robert Myers tweeted, "If we don't win in November, there will never be voting in this country again. They will get rid of the [H]ouse and [S]enate except for lackies.
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