Napolitano faces lawsuit over 'right wing extremism' memo

[babylonsister]

:crazy:

http://briefingroom.thehill.com/2009/04/18/napolitano-faces-lawsuit-over-right-wing-extremism-memo/

Napolitano faces lawsuit over 'right wing extremism' memo
@ 1:15 pm by Michael O'Brien


A conservative legal group has filed suit against Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano and Attorney General Eric Holder over the DHS memo warning of the threat from "right wing extremists."

The Ann Arbor, Mich.-based Thomas More Law Center said the policy reported this week targets certain individuals and groups for disfavored treatment based on their opinions on political issues.

The suit, filed on behalf of radio talk show host Michael Savage and the anti-abortion group Center for Bio-Ethical Reform, seeks a permanent injunction against the policies outlined in the memo, as well as attorneys' fees.

"The {policy} is a governmental attack on the reputations of Plaintiffs that is designed to marginalize them and their opposition to the policies and the practices of the federal government, particularly including their opposition to the policies and practices of the Obama administration," attorneys wrote in the filing.

The suit, seen here (at link), was filed in southeast Michigan's federal court.

[Hassin Bin Sober]

1. LOL

[AtomicKitten]

2. I'm certain the judge will note the part about the radical leftwingers that the wingnuts missed.

[bluestateguy]

3. Ah yes, from the same people who demand tort reform

Oh, that's only for little people suing corporations.

[marybourg]

Aren't these the same wingnuts who rail against

"frivolous lawsuits"?

[RandomThoughts]

4. Its a

"When did you stop beating your wife" Lawsuit.

Its premise is to advocate a point of view not there.

[havocmom]

5. 's OK. There is probably NO ONE better able to deal with RW extremists than Ms. Napolitano

She had to deal with the AZ State Legislature for years. Plenty of experience. ;)

[Solomon]

6. This will be dismissed on the grounds that it states no

claim upon which relief could be granted. The plaintiffs lack standing. The report doesn't name them. What are they gonna do, prove they are terrorists to support their case?

:rofl:

Idiots.

[Swede Atlanta]

7. The attorneys win again.......

This is a baseless suit and since the remedy sought is a permanent injunction and not pecuniary damages, the lawyers must be being paid a pretty price. So go attorneys..........good for you if these nutcases are willing to pay to for a suit that will never go anywhere.

[Solomon]

9. And they'll appeal it all the way to the Supreme Court.

A succession of dismissals.

[Aloha Spirit]

8. Oh babylonsister. Very long day at work... this is just what I needed!!

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :hi:

Now I can go home with a warm fuzzy feeling, knowing the crazies' heads are exploding like firecrakers.

[Kahuna]

10. All she has to do is produce transcripts from free republic where there

have been threats against the president and numerous other websites. They really should not want to go there.

[Cha]

11. Good..let it all hang out just how heinously

extreme we're talkin' here.

[TexasObserver]

12. I suspect the attorney who filed it may be sanctioned under Rule 11.

1. Michael Savage lacks standing to challenge the action.

2. The petition likely fails to state a valid cause of action.

[upyourstruly]

17. michael wiener

Michael savages real name is michael wiener. Gee i wonder why he changed. Anyway this wiener will not be standing in court.

[TexasObserver]

18. Wiener boy will likely walk out of court with his tail between his legs.

After a good spanking.

[upyourstruly]

24. weenie

If you ever want to really punish yourself try listening to him for an hour. He is so negative and depressing you will be suicidal.

[madamesilverspurs]

13. Being sued by Michael Savage

is something I'd happily use as a personal reference on a resume. For a job I really, really wanted.

[polichick]

14. Funny, how they all think the memo is talking about them. Wonder why. lol

[Solomon]

19. Remember what they told us, "If you're not doing anything

wrong, what do you have to worry about?"

[Renew Deal]

15. Savage and the abortion groups are acknowledging they are extremists?

That's the only way they win this lawsuit.

[jberryhill]

16. Wow... now there's a stupid lawsuit

Did they include the DHS memo on leftwing groups and cybercrime from a couple of months ago?

There are all sorts of political extremists who can and do engage in all sorts of illegal activity.

Whether it is leftwing animal rights extremists burglarizing a research facility or rightwing abortion extremists blowing up a health clinic, law enforcement needs to be able to understand how the political climate can affect risks to public safety.

It's just that simple.

[Solomon]

20. Their argument is that the Secret Service and DHS

should NOT be concerned about these profiles. Don't watch 'em at all.

:banghead:

[jberryhill]

21. There's no legal injury there....

There's not even a right involved.

And, yeah, I said the same thing here when people would get upset over things like law enforcement attending public meetings of peace groups or taking pictures of public protests.

Whatever you do in public, anyone has the right to come watch, and that includes law enforcement. Period.

[Political Tiger]

22. That report has really touched a nerve with the Reich! n/t

[sampsonblk]

23. Good! This will force her to elaborate instead of equivocate - nt

[Doctor_J]

25. So Weiner is admitting he's "radical right-wing extremist"

Thanks, Weiner