• disguy_ovahea@lemmy.world
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    2 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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      2 months ago

      I mean that was the rules. The president has unlimited power now.

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        2 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.