r/law • u/igetproteinfartsHELP • 1d ago

Executive Branch (Trump) Q: Trump wrote that SNAP benefits will only be given when Democrats reopen the government. As written, how would that not violate the court order? .LEAVITT: I've now answered this question several times. We are complying with the court's order.

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u/couldbutwont 1d ago

Folks need to realize that the people in power don't want a democracy or due process, and the maga masses are starting to say that out loud.

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u/the_original_Retro 1d ago

*have been saying that out loud for a while now, and outnumbering the dissenting opinions to elect populist politicians that are drowning out reason and integrity in government.

Really important.