Constitutional crisis!

[eagle1]

The Vice-President and Elon musk have both stated the courts have no authority over the president and the executive branch. Here’s a full, detailed version that includes what the Supreme Court and Congress can do to uphold the Constitution — and also clearly lists what the president cannot do under the Constitution:

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The Supreme Court can:
• Interpret the Constitution and federal laws to determine their meaning and legality.
• Declare presidential actions unconstitutional, stopping them from being enforced.
• Strike down laws passed by Congress if they violate the Constitution.
• Issue rulings and injunctions to block illegal actions by the executive branch.
• Hear lawsuits involving government officials, states, or constitutional questions.
• Hold individuals in contempt, including executive officials, for defying court orders.
• Refer enforcement of its rulings to federal authorities like U.S. Marshals, since it doesn’t enforce laws directly.
• Set legal precedents that guide future government actions and clarify the limits of presidential power.

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Congress can:
• Make, change, and repeal laws to address national needs and limit abuse of power.
• Control federal spending, including withholding funds from unconstitutional executive actions.
• Subpoena documents and witnesses during investigations into government misconduct.
• Hold individuals in contempt of Congress for ignoring subpoenas and refer cases to the courts.
• Conduct public investigations and hearings to hold the president accountable.
• Override presidential vetoes with a two-thirds majority in both chambers.
• Impeach the president for “high crimes and misdemeanors”:
• The House of Representatives votes to impeach.
• The Senate holds the trial and can remove the president with a two-thirds vote.
• Approve or reject presidential appointments and treaties (Senate only).
• Propose constitutional amendments to address constitutional issues or executive overreach.
• Establish lower federal courts and define their jurisdiction.

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The President cannot:
• Make laws — only enforce them. Lawmaking is the power of Congress.
• Ignore the Constitution or violate constitutional rights, even during emergencies.
• Spend money, cut programs or disband agencies without Congress’s approval.
• Appoint officials or judges without Senate confirmation (for most high-level positions).
• Declare war alone — only Congress can declare war, though the president can respond to threats as commander-in-chief.
• Ignore subpoenas or defy lawful investigations without legal consequences.
• Shut down the courts or override Supreme Court rulings.
• Pardon themselves in cases of impeachment (impeachment is not subject to the pardon power).
• Remove members of Congress or justices — the president does not have this power.
• Stay in office beyond term limits — the Constitution limits the presidency to two elected terms.

Together, Congress and the Supreme Court form a powerful check on the president’s authority. The U.S. Constitution ensures that no branch can rule alone, and that power is shared and limited to protect democracy and individual rights.It is very dangerous for the Vice- President to state the contrary. A concerted email campaign, handing out pamphlets and having this information make its way to the media must be conducted.

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[patrie]

I want the States to seek an exit if the Supreme Court APPOINTED BY THE REPUBS themselves is going to be blown off.

There’s no point to this Constitutional sham anymore…

[eagle1]

Call me a dreamer but this is exactly why education is imperative. Voters are being beaten down with misinformation and the ignorance is rampant. The other half of the country is suffering for it. Hopefully the negative effects of this administration and educating the public will be so impactful that it will force voters to open their eyes and will vote more for their interests instead of falling for the lies again.