• FnordPrefect [comrade/them, he/him]@hexbear.net
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    “The bottom line is this: The Appointments Clause is a critical constitutional restriction stemming from the separation of powers, and it gives to Congress a considered role in determining the propriety of vesting appointment power for inferior officers,” wrote Cannon, who was appointed to the bench by Trump.

    Perfect, no notes chefs-kiss

    • Adkml [he/him]@hexbear.net
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      2 months ago

      This case legit feels like a trial balloon to see what they can get away with. Even compared to the Supreme Court, Cannon is taking some fucking wild swings with her rulings.

      Her reasoning on this might as well be officially documented as “cus I fucking said so, nerd”