Trump Crashes Out At Supreme Court — See Generally
Born Loser: Donald Trump took the unprecedented step of sitting in as the Supreme Court heard oral argument on the challenge to the administration's executive order purporting to end birthright citizenship. He bailed long before the argument ended once even he could see his case was totally cooked . You Can't Fix Stupid, But You Can Quote-Tweet It: Justice Jackson asked a hypothetical about stealing a wallet in Japan to -- a hypothetical to explore the various meanings of being subject to jurisdiction -- and kicked a hornets' nest of social media racists questioning her legal credentials from their mom's basement . Check Your Cites: In its attempt to rewrite birthright citizenship, the administration cited Confederate officer and segregation advocate Alexander Porter Morse as an authority -- a reminder that not every supporting citation is a good idea . Contempt Of Court, IT Edition: A Texas judge threw an IT worker out of his courtroom for the crime of diagnosing a non-existent audio problem . And then somehow the story kept getting crazier . Clerk And Awe: Susman Godfrey bumped its federal clerkship signing bonus to $180,000, with $200K for multiple clerkships, joining Hueston Hennigan at the top of the market and making the rest of Biglaw's offers look like a participation trophy . Bye Bye Bondi: Trump canned his Attorney General, describing her next move as "transitioning to a much needed and important new job in the private sector" -- which is somehow even more brutal than the Kristi
In a series of events that have left observers scratching their heads, President Trump's presence at the Supreme Court for the oral argument on the administration's executive order challenging birthright citizenship ended abruptly. Trump, known for his penchant for theatrics, took an unprecedented step by sitting in as the justices heard the case. However, his stay was short-lived, as he left long before the argument concluded, likely realizing the futility of the administration's position.
The hearing took an unexpected turn when Justice Elena Kagan posed a hypothetical question about stealing a wallet in Japan to explore the concept of jurisdiction. This innocent-seeming inquiry sparked a firestorm of social media racists questioning her legal credentials, with some going as far as to question her very right to serve on the bench. The comments, which poured in from the basements and living rooms across the country, underscored the deep-seated divisions in the American legal system and society.
The administration's attempt to rewrite birthright citizenship was further undermined by its choice of authority. In an attempt to support their argument, the administration cited Alexander Porter Morse, a Confederate officer and segregation advocate. This choice served as a stark reminder that not every supporting citation is a good idea, and it only added to the mounting criticism of the administration's legal strategy.
Meanwhile, in a separate but equally bizarre turn of events, a Texas judge ejected an IT worker from his courtroom for diagnosing a non-existent audio problem. The incident, which could have been a simple technical glitch, escalated into a case of contempt of court, highlighting the sometimes absurd nature of legal proceedings in the United States.
In the world of law firms, Susman Godfrey and Hueston Hennigan have been competing fiercely for top talent, offering lucrative signing bonuses for federal clerkships. Susman Godfrey has upped the ante by increasing its bonus to $180,000, with an even higher offer of $200,000 for multiple clerkships. This move has positioned the firms at the top of the market, leaving other Biglaw firms' offers looking like participation trophies in comparison.
Trump's decision to dismiss Attorney General Merrick B. Bondi added another layer of chaos to the administration's already tumultuous tenure. Describing her next move as "transitioning to a much-needed and important new job in the private sector," Trump's comments were seen as particularly brutal, even more so than the treatment of Kristi Noem, where at least Trump bothered to invent a fake new government position.
The dismissal of Bondi was not without its own share of drama, as her official portrait was almost immediately spotted in the garbage at the Department of Justice. This further fueled speculation about the administration's handling of public resources and its commitment to transparency.
In the ongoing civil case related to the January 6 riots, Trump's legal team made an unusual argument, comparing the president to a rapper whose concert gets out of hand. The analogy, which some have described as bizarre, has raised questions about the legitimacy of the administration's legal strategy and its ability to navigate complex legal matters.
As these events unfold, one can't help but wonder if the administration's legal team is truly capable of handling the challenges they face. From the Supreme Court hearings to the high-stakes clerkship bonuses, the stories continue to pile up, each one more absurd than the last. It remains to be seen whether the administration can recover from these setbacks and regain its footing in the legal arena.
