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8. "If there is any fixed star in our constitutional constellation, it is that no official, ..."

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Thu May 12, 2022, 09:48 AM

May 2022

If there is any fixed star in our constitutional constellation, it is that no official, high or petty, can prescribe what shall be orthodox in politics, nationalism, religion, or other matters of opinion or force citizens to confess by word or act their faith therein.

West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette

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Youngkin, Hogan ask Justice Dept. to halt protests at justices' homes [View all] mahatmakanejeeves May 2022 OP

They're itching to shoot protestors.. mountain grammy May 2022 #1

Oh yeah. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E May 2022 #19

If it's a state statute why should DOJ enforce it? gab13by13 May 2022 #2

Different statutes. WarGamer May 2022 #35

Nope. 2naSalit May 2022 #3

"influence" is pretty grey underpants May 2022 #11

It's early... 2naSalit May 2022 #13

full scream ahead. underpants May 2022 #21

... 2naSalit May 2022 #22

Oh my goodness You deserve Kudos for that! electric_blue68 May 2022 #45

Thanks... 2naSalit May 2022 #47

VA AG inthewind21 May 2022 #31

Thanks. 2naSalit May 2022 #32

That wasn't the Attorney General of Virginia. mahatmakanejeeves May 2022 #37

Didn't congress just pass a bill for extra security? jimfields33 May 2022 #4

that was for families. WarGamer May 2022 #36

What if people started sending copies of The Pelican Brief to them? Tom Yossarian Joad May 2022 #5

Force us off the sidewalks KS Toronado May 2022 #6

enforce a federal law that forbids demonstrations intended to sway judges on pending cases. yaesu May 2022 #7

"If there is any fixed star in our constitutional constellation, it is that no official, ..." mahatmakanejeeves May 2022 #8

Look at that atreides1 May 2022 #9

Certainly not DOJ. gab13by13 May 2022 #17

These fuckers will not be satisfied until we live in a fascist nation. Ferrets are Cool May 2022 #10

Now I know why Miyares stayed out of his campaign ads underpants May 2022 #12

No we have the right to peacefully assemble. And if people can show up at some lowly Demsrule86 May 2022 #14

+1 2naSalit May 2022 #23

+10 electric_blue68 May 2022 #46

The delicate snowflakes. They don't run in contested elections NCjack May 2022 #15

Protest outside their churches Captain Zero May 2022 #43

Guess who pays for the public use of streets and sidewalks.....protesters.... turbinetree May 2022 #16

Then there is this 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 aggiesal May 2022 #18

And it will be presented in court should anyone try to prosecute. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E May 2022 #20

No problem, they'll overturn that too... 2naSalit May 2022 #25

The Federal statute being referenced specifically mentions judges MichMan May 2022 #27

Equal Protection Clause? ruet May 2022 #29

More "free speech zones?" Conservatives have gutted the 4A and 9A, why not dismantle the 1A too? AZLD4Candidate May 2022 #24

fuck these bedwetters! its called "peaceful assembly" - perhaps a "Justice " should speak up... bringthePaine May 2022 #26

Sounds Like a Great Way to Have These Laws Judged "Unconstitutional". -NT- ruet May 2022 #28

"Congress shall make no law ..." Perhaps it's time to revisit this DU thread: mahatmakanejeeves May 2022 #30

Here's a reminder, once again: mahatmakanejeeves May 2022 #42

I was happy to read this morning tonekat May 2022 #33

Fairfax County says - bite my shorts Youngkin underpants May 2022 #34

Fairfax County board chair rejects Youngkin's advice for Supreme Court justice protests mahatmakanejeeves May 2022 #38

Youngkin can enforce laws on the books, 2Gingersnaps May 2022 #39

Miyares: SCOTUS Justices' rulings are based on law and law only. Democracy is in danger when ... mahatmakanejeeves May 2022 #40

Winsome Earle-Sears: ICYMI, I was on Fox & Friends yesterday to talk about the protests outside ... mahatmakanejeeves May 2022 #41

FYI: Protesting is a fundamental right protected by the First Amendment. mahatmakanejeeves May 2022 #44

No. The justices can just move. hamsterjill May 2022 #48