• blindbunny@lemmy.ml
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    4 months ago

    Inb4 he leaves the presidency with six new supreme court picks and give them the power to eject eachother. Hits bong

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      4 months ago

      There would need to be a vacancy or Congress would need to vote on the expansion of SCOTUS before there was a nomination.

      However he can, and should, go on a District and Appeals judge seating spree until every last spot is filled.

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          4 months ago

          Incorrect. The President has immunity from criminal convictions for official acts. That does not mean full control of the government.

          He can’t seat more Justices. He’d have a better chance getting away with incarcerating a few of them.