MeatGrinder
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Thanks all, I'm reasonably intelligent but this legal process bewilders me.
It's a feature, not a bug.Thanks all, I'm reasonably intelligent but this legal process bewilders me.
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Brothers arrested outside Maryland State House take case to Supreme Court
Brothers arrested outside Maryland State House take case to Supreme Court - WTOP News
An appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court by Second Amendment activists in Maryland could affect protections for police officers and the public’s right to document the activities of law enforcement.wtop.com
Here's the beginning of the story, for those who weren't around at the time:
Patriot Picket Protesters Arrested
Not content with denying the law-abiding citizenry the right to defend their lives, Patriot Picket members tonight were told they were no longer permitted to exercise their first amendment right to petition the government for redress of their grievances. Only last week, Attorney General Frosh...www.mdshooters.com
WTOP picked up the story from MD Matters
Brothers arrested outside Maryland State House take case to Supreme Court - WTOP News
An appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court by Second Amendment activists in Maryland could affect protections for police officers and the public’s right to document the activities of law enforcement.wtop.com
Oct 06 2023 Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due November 13, 2023)
Forgive my ignorance, but can you please translate the significance for the unwashed masses, such as myself.
It means the paperwork to ask SCOTUS to take on an appeal of the case has been formally submitted, and the Government has until 13 November to provide SCOTUS with its paperwork where it explains why the Government is always right.
This case may go a long way toward eliminating "qualified immunity" for the police, (and perhaps government officials to some degree?), enabling them to be personally sued for damages when violating someone's civil rights. Though that's already law, the extent to which it can be used as a defense may be addressed.
Or at least that's my best guess. I don't do legal; all out of hairs to split.
Basically… Brian T Pope and his attorney's--State of Maryland must respond.
Attn: @Adolph Oliver Bush, @Not_an_outlaw, @Bob A, @hillbilly grandpa, and @zenMonkey!
The Court has announced our case is to be “distributed for conference” of the Justices on Friday, December 1, 2023.
So, is Maryland gonna through him under the bus? Or is the AG so sure of a win he isn't even going to contest the writ?
As well he should be!I'm going with Both .
They're sure they will "win" aka not get granted Cert . But in case they don't, Sgt Pope is getting flung under the bus .
and then a civil suit gets filed against Pope and the State of Maryland for damages?
But Wait ! There's More !IANAL, but I believe the question of limits on Qualified Immunity may be addressed.
Sorry, poor choice of words on my part. I think I better understand what the result will be.This IS a Civil Suit . The criminal charges were dropped within days .