Tribe: We cannot ‘roll over and play dead’ in face of ‘astonishing’ immunity ruling

Harvard Law School Constitutional Law Professor Laurence Tribe speaks to MSNBC's Ali Velshi about concrete steps Americans can take to push back against the Supreme Court decision granting Donald Trump immunity for official acts while in office. “We now have an imperial judiciary walking arm in arm with an imperial executive," Tribe warns. "And we need to take these things not as given just because the highest court in the land has said so, but as inconsistent with our aspirations to democracy."
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#scotus #immunity #politics

[@letdmichael]

Deepest respect to Mr Tribe.

[@carrerau7138]

That dude is a D-Rat shill. He even told us that the attempts to remove Trump from the ballots were of course legal. The SC decided otherwise, with 9-0. As an European lawyer I am often stunned about which hacks can get a law degree in the USA. Tribe has one, doesn't he?

[@4014Thugsy]

This is the easiest vote decision in year's. We will NOT become Germany from WW2. WE THE PEOPLE will stand together and refuse to bow to a king

[@frankbandera6591]

Do mean wannabe Kings like FDR who stripped Americans of their rights and forced them into internment camps?

[@cpamfly6858]

Trump has already said he doesn’t need votes. He needs to count the votes. He has control of the Supreme Court. We are foolish to think our votes will be fairly counted.

[@ecurewitz]

The Supreme Court and American conservatives feel otherwise

[@krisbaker9427]

4014, what a positive position! I’m all for that but the margins are close. I am frightened.

[@carlettesouthern-robert2992]

​@@ecurewitz⬅️FTFG and MAGA2

[@LifenaDay525]

It’s very sad that SC justices have to be policed on corruption. They are citizens, and just as any US citizen, should be held to the same standard of civil conduct.

[@varab6287]

I agree we must work to amend the Constitution

[@selftaopath]

TTJS exists and lawmakers and judges are ABOVE the law. What a country.

[@Here4TheHeckOfIt]

SCOTUS should be held to HIGHER standards because their rulings affects millions of people. This immunity is just wrong. What do we do?

[@letsRegulateSociopaths]

they have already broken federal bribery law, then they just made a decision that LEGALIZES IT.

[@user-pb7ig4sv2l]

@@Here4TheHeckOfIt they do need to be held to a higher standard. Alito and Thomas are a disgrace

[@mistiecantey1]

It’s just the media that sees no road forward. We the people are enraged and ready to reverse this court in any way necessary. Thank you, Lawrence Tribe for giving us options.

[@ld3511]

Well the right wants a civil war to amend it their way. They have already been using violence to do so. 1/6

[@JohnPilon082149051552]

Thank you Ali and Professor Tribe!

[@5797029]

Thanks for showing you are both complete idiots.

[@PKing-px5dg]

Since when does the Supreme Court get to make new laws and retro it back in time? "Absolute Immunity" is nowhere in the Constitution or current law!

[@feffygracie]

Is that what the SCOTUS ruling said?

[@jaytaylor2312]

Go back and read the ruling😂

[@Americasinertia]

Cheating cannibal supporters really that ignorant?

[@judykinsman3258]

Since the Federalist Society took the power.

[@davkatjenn]

Section 3 of the 14th Amendment was as simple and clear as anything in the document, but this Court decided to make it all up with that opinion as well. Let's face it, they are not going to rule on anything as it pertains to the Constitution because they are in line with the Heritage Foundation and wast to get rid of the Constitution.

[@michelez715]

Agree with Prof. Tribe. Forget about impeaching Alito and Thomas, more important things to do, like preserving US democracy. Secure the independence of the DoJ from the executive; amend the Constitution where necessary, so that no one is immune from prosecution by virtue of the office he held; enlarge the SC and appoint an Inspector General to oversee its ethics, as it seems incapable of policing itself.

[@NoPastNoFate]

Thomas SHOULD be impeached. The notion that rampant corruption is fine infuriates me and all of those, like you, that shrug about it are how we got here.

[@sergeant_salty]

Tribe doesn't care about democracy. He tried to convince the electoral college to ignore the will of the people and vote against Trump in 2016 even if their state voted for Trump

[@lisazabriskie4773]

Well DONE! We need you on the team sir! 🗳️🗳️💙💙

[@turdferguson3475]

"Preserving US democracy"? -Which party imprisons political opponents? - Which party censors political speech? - Which party removes opposition candidates from ballots? - Which party lies to the voters about the mental infirmities of the president?

[@nancylipschultz1141]

I always agree with Professor Tribe. Trump should never have been allowed to run. NEVER!! Yes to Inspector General.

[@ellenmeader3485]

Put it on the ballot. Do you think president is above the law? No.

[@NobodyVotedForHarris]

Only the millions of illegal immigrants are above the law.

[@Americasinertia]

😅😅😅. Well then, Clinton, obummer and traitor joe should be in prison. Ellen the cheating cannibal supporter

[@cpamfly6858]

Our votes will not be counted. To put it another way, our votes will be counted by the Supreme Court. Putting things on the ballot is nearly meaningless.

[@ecurewitz]

If the Supreme Court wants the president to be above the law, then Biden should show them what’s that’s like

[@davidsonowski414]

Every President abuses their power including your esteemed leader and yet the Supreme Court gave him immunity so what's good for President Trump is good for him

[@mahamedabdi4616]

Swede here - The professor is absolutely right!

[@two-sense]

Canadian here. Yes. 4 more justices are desperately needed. (Aren't you glad you don't have to live there right now?)

[@mahamedabdi4616]

@@two-sense We should all be worried. The U.S has its border with Canada. If there is a conflict don’t be sure that rules will be followed by a dictatorship. The situation could fast deteriorate. Both within our own countries and within NATO. I hope that the broader public can manage to check SCOTUS!

[@two-sense]

@@mahamedabdi4616 Don't get me wrong. I am very worried. But I'm still glad I don't live there.

[@mahamedabdi4616]

@@two-sense In that case, we are two! I did consider traveling on vacation there, as younger, but did eventually not. Now I would love to visit Canada, but perhaps to Canada alone.

[@mikitrenti]

Geez! Can't we just say that any president who cannot govern without breaking the law DOES NOT DESERVE TO BE PRESIDENT!!!! That used to be a GIVEN and went without saying! 😠

[@bambiclark8861]

And then stupid people who do stupid things put Donnie as fantasy president. What smartness was to come with and from that ?

[@srenbuhrkall8485]

Spot on! common sense is that when a president brake the law its out, no delays, no long trials, no bs.

[@lisazabriskie4773]

Until a criminal bamboozled his way into the White House based on “Building a wall” 🗳️🗳️💙💙🌊

[@will-vi9pk]

Except if they are blue thats Different. its fine its ok.

[@will-vi9pk]

Hows Egyptian gold bar bribin bob still in congress oh he is. Oh that's right he is how nice.

[@moorereviews]

Push back Americans.

[@kelperdude]

Yes! We are going red to save the country!

[@roadwarrior6039]

We just did against Joe Biden's political warfare😂😂

[@roadwarrior6039]

​@@kelperdudepotato Joe is done stick a fork in it😂😂

[@IDontBuyIt50]

@@kelperdude best thing everyone here can do is ignore this relentless troll. you know, don't feed the animals.

[@kelperdude]

@@IDontBuyIt50 - go red for prosperity and world peace. 😃😃😃

[@MAgaSUXX]

God bless you Professor Tribe🙏

[@davidwelsh8026]

God bless Donald Trump 🙏 America first 🇺🇸

[@pauldemelto6650]

"The absurd notion that ANYONE in this country is above the law." Except for all the rich folks***

[@allenkranawetter9482]

Joe Biden is not above the law

[@kelperdude]

hunter is laughing.

[@ericpranzarone9936]

It's not an absurd notion anymore. It's reality now.

[@Mr.White10-65]

It's laughable that people think they are going to put an ex-President in jail or prison. A President or ex-President knows every secret to this country and it would be a security risk to mix them in with your average citizen. It will never, ever, ever, ever, ever happen.

[@ErnestTeeBass]

Democrat politicians are the wealthiest. Pelosi

[@lisazabriskie4773]

United” We the people “ stand.. I Cried when the Capitol was literally pooped on. Seeing the Capitol 25 yrs ago, gave me such PRIDE. 💙💙💙🌊🌊🙏🏼 NO MAGA

[@Americasinertia]

😅😅😅. Was only traitor blues office

[@wendywilson1537]

Nobody pooped in the Capitol. That's what the BLM protesters did in 2020. You need to stop believing all the BS that the propagandists on CNN and MSNBC spread.

[@NuclearGameVideos]

Back when it was the oral office?

[@danielmackay8099]

Yes Ray Epps is a bad man.

[@christinadaly7743]

The New World Order introduced by George H W Bush and General Scowcroft is your pooped on Capital since 1990 , then the team of Traitors took the baton , Clinton , Bush , Obama and now Biden ! You better do some investigating before following all these Lefty Anti-American media corporations !

[@my2cents395]

Power corrupts and absolute power absolutely corrupts.

[@peacenow4456]

Excellent plan Dr. Tribe and an amendment to say "NO Candidate for President, VP, Cabinet or Secretary, who has been found guilty of any crime; civil or criminal can run for or be appointed to Any Federal Office, Judgeship, or Ambassadorship..."

[@lelathomas550]

We need to say Not allowed to serve in any state or federal government at any level. Not even a file clerk.

[@colleenladra5728]

Growing our judiciary is not a Republican Party vs. Democratic Party issue. It is an increased population issue. It is an expanded geographic territory issue. It is an urbanization issue. It is a caseload vs. workforce issue. A pragmatic structural analysis comparing the First Circuit to the Ninth Circuit, the number of Circuits to the number of Supreme Court Justices and the extensive backlog of cases at every level provides observable, measurable proof our judicial system is fractured. The structural integrity of the judicial branch is at risk. We need a seismic retrofit.

[@kelperdude]

Then we'll let djt take care of it when he's back in.

[@Civilizashum]

well said, Colleen.

[@lenninyberg4064]

Agreed. It should have 13 members as we have 13 areas that need to be represented now.

[@bigpicturethinking5620]

Good you agree trump will appoint 4 new justices as soon as he is sworn in.

[@Maelstromme]

@@bigpicturethinking5620Won’t make a difference, he already has a majority. Leopards are gonna eat your face, dude.

[@AndyHess-jy6vx]

Thank you Professor Tribe.

[@lindaSmith6588]

I am a Supreme Court voter!!!. Who gets in the office determines our lives for years!! Therefore, I am a Supreme Court voters!! Vote 🗳 blue!!!

[@lockwoodpeckinpaugh9252]

Hillary warned us. Not enough were seriously listening.

[@Americasinertia]

Never. Love America. Not destroy it

[@kelperdude]

No to comunism.

[@lindaSmith6588]

@@Americasinertia Trump and Republicans are trying to destroy America.

[@cpamfly6858]

We are foolish to think our votes will be counted fairly. The court must be suspended. It must be shut down.

[@blueberry-ri7eb]

The criminal SC 6 are coming for Osha next.

[@peacenow4456]

And i believe the Women's Vote... all amendments are on their chopping block.

[@Max14163]

pp. 433-439 of Project 2025 cover the weakening of OSHA, EPA and the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Protection.

[@ld3511]

@@Max14163 Dept of health and human services (pp, 450), economy (tax cuts for the ultra rich) and tariffs for us, and repeatedly retribution country crushing and human crushing. 💩No to tRump, NO to "christian" nationalist, No to fascism, NO to project 2025. Vote 💙

[@user-kw2yq9nm9u]

I sincerely deeply hate to tell you this, but they just did. The Chevron ruling this past week was just as impactful as the immunity ruling, but it's getting less coverage. It basically guts all regulatory authority from experts in respective agencies (something that has worked in this country for over a hundred years) and puts it into the legislative branch. You want Majorie decided what is a safe height before you need a harness? It's 4ft btw.

[@larrysernyk6154]

The supreme Court justices should wear orange jumpsuits.

[@swimminginthoughts]

That would be silly. Judges wear black robes, which is also silly though.

[@53merlin]

Like you wear your tin foil hat?🤣

[@jaysmith6863]

Interesting but not surprising to see the fear mongering and lying. Hate to tell this clown but amendments are not voted on by the people as a whole. So when you don't get our way pack the court?

[@pecquet-dubalaix8288]

The Immunity Ruling is from Laws that are 200 years old.

[@williamstafford8248]

Nobody is above the LAW. UNLESS YOU ARE A DEMOCRAT.

[@SurprisedJumpingSpider-ku9og]

Dear SUPREME COURT you have LOST ALL TRUSTABILITY!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Jc-sd5xt]

Nothing changed President's always had immunity for official acts, President's can also be prosecuted for unofficial acts, so the Supreme Court upheld the constitution. Learn to read.

[@younglee4879]

@@Jc-sd5xtno one is above the law. This rule is the rule. 😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉

[@kb6378]

FDJT😂🎉

[@BrianS-ny9yd]

​@@Jc-sd5xtOh yeah? Please quote it for us.

[@CraftyGrandmaDem]

The 6 maga ones have.

[@QuinnPrice]

While Tribe wants to amend the constitution, let's do 2 things; 1) establish standards for SC justice behavior that have teeth. and 2) put 2 more justices on the court.

[@lockwoodpeckinpaugh9252]

We have 13 Federal Judicial Districts. Justices oversee them. So, 4 more.

[@nlwilson4892]

I'd also suggest there needs to be minimum years of experience for anyone to become a judge and minimum years as a judge before anyone can be on the Supreme Court. Having statutory minimums limits corruption.

[@kelperdude]

We can add them when djt is back in.

[@dorothypettijohn1037]

4 more justices!

[@greenspiritarts]

@@nlwilson4892And when a Justice is proven to have lied to Senators to receive confirmation, we PULL them. IMMEDIATELY for a hearing and possible impeachment. And term limits. These people need to fear for their tenure if they stop serving the Constitution and start serving the sugar daddies who are happy to bribe them with goodies.

[@user-sq2zf3js4o]

Expose the dangers of a Trump dictatorship! Stay strong! Stay United!

[@ld3511]

No to tRump, NO to "christian" nationalist, No to fascism, NO to project 2025. Vote 💙

[@5797029]

MAGA 2024

[@jonathans1759]

​@@5797029 Making America Gloriously Authoritarian!

[@fenderblue9485]

Tell all your elderly and sick on social security/Disability that under Trump's Project 2025 will be abolished, no more checks or Medicare.

[@fenderblue9485]

​@@5797029Putin account

[@lifegood1712]

The Constitution is fine. It directs the President to "take care that the laws are faithfully executed" which requires an independent Department of Justice. The Supreme Court has directed the Department of Justice not to faithfully execute the laws, which prevents the President from fulfilling his Constitutional mandate so this is a Constitutional Crisis. The Justices that voted for immunity are giving aid and comfort to an Insurrection. Since the 14th Amendment was determined unanimously to not be self executing, in regards to states, we need the President to call for immediate legislation for its implementation. When that is resisted the Republican Senators and Representatives have also given aid and comfort to an insurrection. Not the Jan 6th insurrection but the one led by the Supreme Court who have weaponized their positions to destroy the government. If you look at it as a Conspiracy against the United States you can see how their decisions on gerrymandering, bribes being allowable gratuities, pregnant woman and girls have no rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, and other decisions are meant to divide and weaken the country. Their intent is clear in how their decisions depart from the Constitution and founding principles. If legislation isn't passed, the President can declare the 14th amendment is self enacting, by him, since the ruling was about states. It is a Presidential necessity in critical times like this so he can begin removing Justices and office holders that have weaponized their official positions in a civil war to destroy the Constitution and prevent the President from his mandate to: "take care that the laws are faithfully executed". Biden can't use the immunity, which is unconstitutional, but he can use the powers the Constitutional powers he has to try and stop the traitors.

[@cassandratq9301]

"What is "Constitutional" is what five of nine Supreme Court Justices say it is". Right now, Biden COULD use his immunity. Until this SC decision is rolled back in some extraordinary way, it is the law of the land.

[@JohnWerner-te5zy]

A bit long-winded but you make some very good points.

[@bambiclark8861]

I love Laurence Tribes brilliance.

[@patschill6748]

He needs a strong voice. Federalist society? Heritage Foundation?

[@rebekahcuriel-alessi2239]

"An imperial judiciary walking arm in arm with an imperial executive. "

[@ellenmeader3485]

How are supreme court justices allowed to change our country so drastically?

[@lockwoodpeckinpaugh9252]

Radical right got us here.

[@danielsteel3838]

He hired mot of them

[@jaysmith6863]

@@ellenmeader3485 it has always been like this, the media and academic blinds you.

[@Jc-sd5xt]

Shows how uneducated you are nothing changed.

[@Trying858]

They didn't. Presidents have always had immunity. Obama had a US citizen killed in a drone strike. Acting like it only applies to Trump. Congress has the power to convice a President.

[@jaywallin]

I feel the same shock that I felt after 9/11 and after trumps election in 2016. A sense of “how can this be? and what implications does this have? And why?” How could the Supreme Court make a decision that has such dire, nation-destroying consequences ?

[@Soapandwater6]

They have joined the cult, that's how.

[@t.a.k.palfrey3882]

Professor, your observations are timely. Just yesterday, the UK elected a new government. The Prime Minister is now Sir Kier Starmer. He only entered politics ten years ago. He was precluded from expressing his party preference publicly before that. Why? Because he was the Director of Public Prosecutions for England & Wales - a national DA if you like. Such public servants are explicity forbidden to belong to or publicly support any political party, to prevent criminal prosecutions even giving the appearance of being partisan.

[@TomCamies]

No one names their kid Kier unless they’re a pinko commie so I think everyone knew what politics he had.

[@56stace]

Here in the UK we subscribe to the belief that ' justice must not only be done but seen to be done '. Any sign of impropriety is unacceptable. There is no way that our Justice System would tolerate the corruption that is present in your Supreme Court.

[@craigh2980]

Agree judges shouldn’t donate to political parties, or have children raising millions for political parties or be married to people working for political parties …. Same for people in law enforcement etc…. Creates too much conflict of interest

[@user-ib4wd2wi9k]

​@@craigh2980any judge or prosecutor who's spouse alledgedly supported an insurrurection must be immediately suspended/disbarred of his office/charge!

[@dorothypettijohn1037]

@@t.a.k.palfrey3882 I wish we had something like that law here. As it is now, when politicians quit congress they become lobbies, and then pander for some wealthy special interest group to the very government which 2 weeks ago they were representing.

[@mariateran932]

Thank you Professor Laurence Tribe, always a privilege to listen to you. Amend. Amend. Amend. Add more judges. Oversight. Whatever possible solutions---now.

[@svenericsson7286]

U.S I present THE 3 step solution: 1) ELECT your SCOTUS justices [4 year terms, 2 tops], 2) Kick the electoral college to the curb, 3) Let the MAJORITY of the voters decide who become POTUS, SCOTUS or Whatever-us!

[@two-sense]

At least we're on the outside looking in. Imagine having to get up every day, if you lived in the US? I feel so sorry for the good ones. And yes, I agree with your suggestions, especially ditching the electoral college. Canadian here.

[@marthabunting2833]

I Agree on 4 year terms two terms max.

[@two-sense]

@@marthabunting2833 Yup.

[@ScienceTalkwithJimMassa]

Hillary did try to warn us.

[@justiceforrevina]

As did Anita Hill!!!

[@j.g.9655]

Republicans could have gone after her for all her crimes if she had been elected president…

[@markg.7865]

I voted for Hillary, one big reason was the Supreme Court.

[@tradetech7889]

About her own immunity as SoS for her OWN crimes? LOL

[@brendansparks1511]

@@tradetech7889 Asinine and dishonest comment.

[@gee853]

Alternately it is up to the voters to elect members of Congress who are in line with the Constitution and the affirmation of checks-and-balance on three branches of government!

[@j.g.9655]

That would only be Republicans, probably contrary to what you think is the case…Democrats are for unlimited government power which is contrary to the Constitution….We have a Republic…..look it up….

[@danny1682]

Mr. Tribe, do you think there should be a minimum age so that the justices have more experience in both the law and life . There should also be a certain period of time e.g. 60 days for checking a nominee and a maximum period during which a vote must be taken. McConnell flagrantly used his authority when he did not allow a vote on an Obama justice and quickly allowed a vote to take place on Trump justices.

[@cpamfly6858]

You are nibbling at the edges. The court needs to be shut down. Donald Trump has already said he doesn’t need votes, he just needs to count the votes. This court cannot be permitted to arbitrate voting disputes. They have no intention of counting our votes. Wake up!

[@davidwelsh8026]

The SC got it right, the same ruling for all presidents, past, present and future. Tribe is a has been like so many other so called experts.

[@ronhuber5394]

@@davidwelsh8026 and your level of expertise is?

[@danny1682]

@@davidwelsh8026 OK MAGA. GO WITH THE KING LIAR. Tribe has taught at Harvard Law School since 1968. His students: President Obama, Justice Roberts, Justice Kagan, A.G. Garland, Rep. Jamie Raskin and many more. Unfortunately for America King Liar was not well educated.

[@danny1682]

@@davidwelsh8026 Professor Tribe taught President Obama ,Justice Roberts, Justice Kagan, A.G. Garland, Sen. Ted Cruz, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Rep. Adam Schiff and many other accomplished attorneys. What have the six done - Gorsuch was put in place after Justice Kennedy left after having received favors for his son, Kavanaugh turned out to be a liar and Barrett is the only Justice who is not from the top 19 law schools.

[@nicholasmaude6906]

I'd love to see Lawrence Tribe and Glenn Kirschner collaborate together on TV in legal matters.

[@janetroberts4359]

I so agree with Prof. Tribe! How do we start this ball rolling?

[@Jennifer-do8cm]

Thank you Mr. Tribe!

[@ozzieosborne5943]

I will admit maga is definately out there. Wearing red hats, boistrous, quick to hurl insults, sometimes even threatning. Democrates don't wear stupid hats and don't demonstrate stupidly, but rest assured we are out there in hughly sufficient numbers to end this insanity if we only turn out to vote.

[@j.g.9655]

Democrats don’t demonstrate stupidly? Where have you been? Who was at justices private homes?

[@CraftyGrandmaDem]

That's right there are a lot more democrats then there are Republicans (That's why they've been doing all the voter suppression, voter intimidation, voting roll purges and gerrymandering). Please get out and vote blue. Our democracy depends on us. When Biden wins we can start up the Trump trials again. No one is above the law. Even this corrupt s. court can't save him from everything.

[@czgator9000]

I am not a Democrat, but an Independent who was a Republican for over 30 years until Jan. 6th. I will not vote for any of the GQP until the MAGA mess is a distant memory. I am sure there are lots of people out there like me who are not advertising their voting plans nor are getting polled.

[@wendwllhickey6426]

Americans are lazy and take the easy way out when it is hard to do ,and we need to stop doing it and more people go up the economy ladder the lazyer they become and just throw money at the problem.

[@j.g.9655]

@@ozzieosborne5943 where have you been … who are these people protesting at Supreme Court justices homes? Protesting at Republican residences, etc., Democrats violently attempt to disrupt MAGA rallies……get your head out of the sand….

[@Salvino110]

How can someone unelected still wield so much power from his golf buggy?

[@tradetech7889]

Ask Obama! LOL

[@Salvino110]

@@tradetech7889 I'm asking you, ROFL

[@two-sense]

He's said it many times. He loves the uneducated. They are like poker chips to him. No inherent value, but rather a way for him to measure his own "value". A pathetic little ego in a pathetic little man.

[@susankeller2246]

@@tradetech7889 Immature comment.

[@user-ui2gi5hy8r]

Meidas Touch Network: Justices commit Perjury before immunity ruling T

[@patschill6748]

Tell MSNBC. And CNN.

[@craigh2980]

Care what radical twaddle you listen to..

[@DavidJ222]

If Republicans were going to overturn RoeVWade, they definitely should have taken away a woman's right to vote first. 🤣 Vote 💙 all the way through.

[@wilmadennington-vf4mb]

I'm wondering how long before they push women out of the world and remove all our rights

[@ecurewitz]

I’m sure they are working in that

[@abegilbert5113]

They are working on it.

[@two-sense]

Millions of fathers, boyfriends, husbands, brothers, and sons are voting right along with you! Save democracy!

[@JohnWerner-te5zy]

In any conspiracy, timing is everything.

[@allanfloyd4579]

Biden 👍

[@Americasinertia]

Prison 👍

[@kelperdude]

inflation, open borders, wars, dementia.

[@cpamfly6858]

Your vote will not be counted. Donald Trump has already said he doesn’t need votes, he just needs to count the votes. That’s what the Supreme Court is doing. This court must be shut down. When litigation arises, who do you think will settle these disputes? The very people appointed by Donald Trump. Wake up! The election is going to be a farce.

[@mechaelculbreath2290]

American freedom is on the ballot!

[@brendansparks1511]

@@Americasinertia What for troll?

[@Max14163]

Four million bucks says Thomas committed impeachable offenses.

[@tobiasfunke2011]

Where are you going to get the other $3,999,000?

[@NDARYBC]

House & Senate Democrat Leaderships need to do More, President Biden can't Do It All himself,especially when you Bashing your President over a stumble over a sentence in his paragraph in a 90 minute debate, MAN UP AND HELP YOUR PRESIDENT CARRY HIS TWO TERM FULLY.

[@jonathancowan2251]

"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States." - the President's oath of office. Does that not mean he/she is promising to abide by the rule of law, as set out in the Constitution? (Equal justice for all under the law.) How can it be an official act, if the President then acts outside of the scope of the law, and tramples over equality under the law for e.g. Liz Cheney? He then acts outside of his oath.

[@jonathancowan2251]

'Due Process: The Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments guarantee due process of law, which means *the government cannot deprive someone of life, liberty, or property without following established legal procedures.* Equal Protection: The Fourteenth Amendment also prohibits states from denying any person "life, liberty, or property, without due process of law" or "the equal protection of the laws." This ensures *everyone is subject to the same laws and legal processes.'*

[@cassandratq9301]

You missed the most important part: both the President and the Supreme Court took oaths to "preserve, protect and defend the United States Constitution". The six Justices just violated their oaths + it's the President's duty to stop them.

[@jonathancowan2251]

@@cassandratq9301 Good to know, thanks!

[@jonathancowan2251]

@@cassandratq9301 I knew the scotus was supposed to be bound by the constitution, but I did not know about the oath.

[@jonathancowan2251]

@@cassandratq9301 'it's the President's duty to stop them.' - what powers does the P have to exercise, in this scenario, can you tell me please? And have you any idea why this isn't all over the mainstream media, or even the KZbin channels? Me, I'm dumbfounded.

[@sampaguitamaynilad686]

Thank you Prof Tribe for all your clear legal explanation and expertise!!! It shows your love and care for our democracy and the American citizens!!! I agree with all your 3 ways to go against the recent immunity opinion of the SCOTUS! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@beccimathews2677]

Go Joe! 🗳️💯💙🇺🇸💙💙💙💙

[@5797029]

You mean Brandon.😂

[@JDavidHopkins]

We need a Constitutional Amendment: "the Executive power shall not violate any Congressional or State Criminal Law"

[@Jc-sd5xt]

You would never have a president of the United States.

[@ApexEater]

​@@Jc-sd5xtIm fine with that

[@sawbuzz]

Enforceable code of ethics, yes. Term limits, yes. Age limits, yes. Mn has it in our State Constitution.

[@ha6737]

We have to keep President Biden in the White House then replace Alito and Thomas with more centrist or liberal justices. Justice Sotomayor can retire and Biden nominates another Justice like her. Then, the Supreme Court won’t be so radical and give powers to a crazy president like what just happened last Monday.

[@Jc-sd5xt]

Nothing changed President's always had immunity for official acts, President's can also be prosecuted for unofficial acts, so the Supreme Court upheld the constitution. Learn to read.

[@brendansparks1511]

@@Jc-sd5xt Learn to think troll.

[@two-sense]

@@brendansparks1511 I think that's "comrade troll".

[@brendansparks1511]

@@two-sense Undoubtedly.

[@corectomundo2855]

The Court must be expanded; Blue takes House, Senate and White House. That and public demand is all that is necessary to get it done.

[@two-sense]

4 more judges.

[@susanavilez9302]

Alito has said he doesn't like the amendments and wants to eliminate all of them!

[@deborahrivera6064]

#2?

[@melissasweeting-percentie6679]

Thank you both

[@sueweatherby3729]

Professor Tribe put this out there in such a concise and easily understandable way - something that's not always the case. Great clip.

[@andrewbaker8373]

Bingo. That is the very clear boil on the face of the US judicial system. (I am from the UK)

[@Supremewin777]

Nobody cares where you are from Tinkerbell😂😂😂

[@kelperdude]

Lots of outsiders here, hardly any americans.

[@andrewbaker8373]

@@Supremewin777 It matters if you are commenting on another countries processes and decisions but thanks for the tinker bell it suggests I am light on my feet. Spot on.

[@two-sense]

@@kelperdude Lots of comrades like you, though. How are the turnips tonight? Did you get salt with them this time?

[@two-sense]

@@andrewbaker8373 Don't encourage it. It's a 3 month old bot account.

[@aquasands1988]

Thank you Mr Velshi for having Lawrence Tribe on! He is the greatest!

[@susanbeaubien4234]

Wow thank you for Lawrence Tribe and you Ali !!! See… Mr Tribe is slower and older too .. like Biden but VERY SMART !!!!!

[@philstanton231]

You can not roll over and play dead in light of the Project 2025 manifest. It is bone-chilling

[@jhizall6420]

Agreed agreed and agreed

[@knelson3484]

Thank you Lawrence Tribe!

[@ChrisScott-mb8of]

They are MAKING LAW.

[@tradetech7889]

Nope. Interpret only SORRY! LOL

[@carolynwilliams7414]

The point is that the Supreme Court is supposed to interpret the law, not make law. Unfortunately, the Supreme Court has been making laws in some of their decisions as opposed to interpreting and upholding the Constitution. The American people must put a stop to this.

[@allanfloyd4579]

Trump 👎

[@pedalingprospector2007]

👍 Thumbs up to the thumbs down. I'd vote for a greasy dish rag over Trump.

[@Americasinertia]

Briben 👎

[@BrianS-ny9yd]

​@@AmericasinertiaStill celebrating "Briben" eh? Most clever, creative thing humanity has produced. You really should be proud. You sound be a writer! What's your process? How'd you come up with "Briben?" Give us some insights into your genius!

[@Max14163]

@@BrianS-ny9yd Go easy on him, he only gets paid two potatoes a day... hardly enough to stay sharp on.

[@mark-ish]

​@@BrianS-ny9ydruzzia can't afford three word slogans.

[@amycantwell8715]

Evil thrives when good people do nothing !

[@patriciameyer1546]

Great suggestions,all long-term,which does not address the immediate emergency of our country equivalent to a "code blue"!

[@lindala412]

Msnbc is doing nonstop bashing of Biden. I can't watch anymore. It seems you want to keep trump on the news all day every day. 😮😢

[@ExConDon2]

I only watch some CBS and ABC now

[@5797029]

Trump 2024

[@Nutz2U2Ok]

​@@5797029Why on earth would anyone throw away their vote for such an un-American and stupid person as Trump? Mind boggling.

[@debbiedean3165]

Thank you Professor Tribe

[@SOURPOI50]

Any other f*king color, but f*king orange!!

[@johnmyers6117]

Enforceable ethics codes and constitutional amendments- vote blue to reform this corrupt court!

[@rogerlucas2375]

Alleged criminal actions are prosecuted under the laws in place at the time of the action. Presidential immunity was not in place at the time of DJT alleged criminal actions.

[@NobodyVotedForHarris]

There are no criminal actions, it's all made up leftist delusions

[@nlwilson4892]

SCOTUS are not claiming to make a new law because they don't have that authority. They are claiming that this was always the case stemming from the separation of powers. It is complete BS, but that is what they are claiming.

[@craigh2980]

But rabid prosecutors make up laws …. Like the Fisher case or the 14 th amendment, like Rico for Trump…. The Supreme Court had to defend democracy from rabid prosecution by stating precedent

[@cassandratq9301]

The ruling was intended to facilitate Project 2025.

[@drewonaiyekan]

Just Brilliant Thinker. Thank you Ali❤

[@Youcanthandlethetruthever]

Professor Tribe is a genius!

[@johnh7411]

Article 3 section 2 of the constitution gives Congress the power to make regulations and exceptions for Supreme Court jurisdiction. Quoted: “In all the other cases before mentioned, the Supreme Court shall have appellate jurisdiction, both as to law and fact, with such exceptions, and under such regulations as the Congress shall make.” A democratic Congress could do this. It would only require a majority, not two thirds, and they could bring to heel those little kings and queens on the court.

[@Blue0cean]

Yes, the Court needs Checks and Balances AND TERM Limits.

[@gilsilva5101]

The world is laughing, and no longer fears or takes our country seriously.

[@melissasweeting-percentie6679]

The constitution must protect the principles of natural Justice thus shielding the people from the maladministration of justice the latter fascisms key conveyance. Melissa K xoxo

[@lindaSmith6588]

No matter who vote Blue!!!!

[@happyprogressivepoop1422]

@lindaSmith6588 lol Donald Jr should become a Democrat checkmate

[@sergeant_salty]

Do not scrutinize candidates or issues!!! just support the cult💙💙💙

[@lindaSmith6588]

@sergeant_salty I have scrutinized Trump and the Republicans. And the opposition is scary!!! Complete immunity and Project 2025!!! Vote nothing but blue, blue. 🗳 blue.

[@Americasinertia]

@@lindaSmith6588😅😅. Immunity. Never been questioned until corrupt 46

[@sergeant_salty]

@lindaSmith6588 Project 2025 lol... the latest left wing conspiracy theory. what a joke. I will not join your cult

[@tinynijman9077]

But how and when is this going to happen ? Can that be done under President Bidden. If that is not possible it will be to late. If there is a vote on that in the House or Senate. The Republicans will vote it down. So how can this be solved is my question ?

[@czgator9000]

There are currently not enough blue votes to pass it. Will have to get a Democratic majority in November to clean up this mess.

[@bbbartolo]

Thank god Tribe is giving interviews. This man's knowledge and judgment is worth 5-6 supreme court justices

[@lorrainescandia6267]

👍👏 Ali and professor Tribe, 💯

[@bryonyallan2202]

Sanity.

[@AwkwardTruths]

Not sure why people love to quote "No one is above the law." There are plenty of people who enjoy immunity when doing their jobs, the immunity effectively means they operate "above the law." -- Judges: Have absolute immunity from civil suits for monetary damages for judicial acts performed within their jurisdiction. -- Members of Congress: Under the Speech or Debate Clause of the U.S. Constitution, Senators and Representatives have immunity for legislative acts. -- Prosecutors: Have absolute immunity from civil suits for actions that are intimately associated with the judicial phase of the criminal process, such as initiating and pursuing prosecution. -- Police Officers and Other Executive Officials: Have qualified immunity, which protects them from civil liability unless they violated clearly established statutory or constitutional rights of which a reasonable person would have known. -- Federal and State Governments: Have sovereign immunity, which protects them from being sued without their consent. This extends to various government agencies and officials acting within their official capacities. -- Administrative Law Judges and Other Similar Officials: Have immunity for actions taken in their adjudicative role, similar to judicial immunity. There are more...

[@Mr.White10-65]

Because it is a 6-word phrase pumped into their head by the MSM that is easy to remember.

[@ericdane7769]

Bad analogies. All of these are restricted by conflict of interest. More importantly, they operate within a framework of balanced powers, i.e. other institutions check on their decisions/performance, and have the power to intervene. POTUS and SCOTUS are/do not, apparently. Impeachment has proven to be dysfunctional. Politics is tribal now.

[@Herman47]

And about all of that stuff is the more trivial CIVIL immunity as opposed to CRIMINAL immunity. Heck, the Supreme Court itself in Nixon v. Fitzgerald gave the president civil immunity from lawsuits. It's CRIMINALS who place themselves above the law (far more so than people who wind up getting sued for one reason or other.)

[@kalabangle6450]

We the people don’t want to live under an authoritarian regime! Which will happen if the rethugliCons get in! Vote blue 2024

[@cpamfly6858]

You are wrong. They are not above the law. Those immunities do not place them above the law. That’s a ridiculous comparison.

[@political_discourse_news6373]

Yes to everything he said. Checks & balances on the SC.

[@DavidJ2222]

I'm voting for a president that works full time, f j b

[@lenninyberg4064]

😂 That’s certainly not trump as he spent the equivalent of a whole year on the golf course when he was in office. 😂😂😂

[@user-xu6bv7yh2j]

Trump slept till 11 am then watched TV all day - never read - they are both UNFIT

[@tradetech7889]

WORKING ON WHAT? His incoherency! LOL

[@czgator9000]

@@tradetech7889 On his tan and comb over.

[@One.--]

Professor Tribe with all respect could they balance out the Supreme court by having members from both parties like for example 6 GOP & 6 DEM with only one swing vote either way no more. We do not need 6 GOP & 3 DEM this is where problems start.

[@annepankau8329]

The thing is, our judicial system is SUPPOSED to be neutral, not partisan either way. These unelected conservatives are currently legislating from the bench, something conservatives criticized and accused more liberal justices of doing for many years.

[@ruththomson4601]

Supreme Court reform sounds like a founding solution. And Mr. Tribe, I hope the ideas you listed will become our paths to bolstering our Democracy. Imperial judiciary with imperial executive along with all the other words you speak: Put those amendments on the table.

[@tld7846]

Article I, Section 3 of the U.S. Constitution reads as follows: "Clause 6 Impeachment Trials The Senate shall have the sole Power to try all Impeachments. When sitting for that Purpose, they shall be on Oath or Affirmation. When the President of the United States is tried, the Chief Justice shall preside: And no Person shall be convicted without the Concurrence of two thirds of the Members present. Clause 7 Impeachment Judgments Judgment in Cases of Impeachment shall not extend further than to removal from Office, and disqualification to hold and enjoy any Office of honor, Trust or Profit under the United States: but the Party convicted shall nevertheless be liable and subject to Indictment, Trial, Judgment and Punishment, according to Law." Though any intelligent person would say it doesn't get more clear cut than that, apparently there are 6 Supreme Court justices who think the President IS ABOVE THE LAW. This is worth reiterating. A President may or may not be impeached by the Senate for unlawful acts, but regardless of that outcome, the President is still "liable and subject to Indictment, Trial, Judgment and Punishment, according to Law". Professor Tribe is spot on. We need term limits instead of life-long appointments for federal judges and Supreme Court justices, an inspector general, and the DOJ needs to be separate from the Executive Branch. In the meantime, the 6 SC justices that made this immunity ruling for the US President should be impeached and disbarred for so blatantly eviscerating Article I, Section 3, Clause 7 of the Constitution.

[@keepwildinthewild]

They need to replace the supreme court with Independents.

[@j.g.9655]

Independent according to who? According to YOU 😂😂 Sure……🙄

[@Maelstromme]

@@j.g.9655You probably think Eisenhower is far left.

[@CraftyGrandmaDem]

Too many republicans turned to independents during Trump's time, so they are probably more right leaning then center.

[@j.g.9655]

@@Maelstromme Don’t know…before my time… probably a pragmatist since he came from a military background/get things done background…..might be what we need these days? I like being independent….but most people have biases whether or not they realize it…

[@user-fh5gw6cm7i]

Love professor tribe. I wish he was on the US Supreme court

[@princessgrace4773]

Great perspective. 👏👏

[@kathydittmer9659]

The Supreme Court needs to be dissolved or add more justices with a binding code of ethics. But no one is admitting the obvious. The constitution has already been tossed out. We have to work outside the constitution.

[@Jc-sd5xt]

Nothing changed President's always had immunity for official acts, President's can also be prosecuted for unofficial acts, so the Supreme Court upheld the constitution. Learn to read.

[@Maelstromme]

@@Jc-sd5xtNope, this ruling is unprecedented. Nixon would have gotten away with Watergate if this was the norm.

[@CraftyGrandmaDem]

@@Jc-sd5xt This corrupt s. court is saying a lot of the private/campaign/unofficial acts are official. They are saying he is above the law. They are making him a king. None of what they did had anything to do with the Constitution. Read Sotomayer's dissent. She gives plenty of examples saying a president could and should be held accountable. You learn to read.

[@franvarga709]

Bad decisions can be overturned later. A la the Dread Scott decision. Give us time.

[@frankrizzo7454]

Just like Roe V Wade.

[@kevinlindsey6862]

Reparations for black people under a new dress Scott law😊

[@marylynnhughes8772]

Thank you Ali for having Prof Tribe one of our national treasure on your show 💙👍❗

[@bbpete8349]

Why could we not have many more people like Prof. Tribe in roles governing our democracy?!?!!! There is not anything supreme in the Court so I refuse to refer to them as such from now on.

[@czgator9000]

I call them the Supremely Corrupt Court.

[@allwheeldrive]

Agree with Tribe on all counts. Of course! BUT! The MOST important issue TODAY is the electoral college. It has been a solution for a problem that has NOT existed for 100 years. It needs to be abolished NOW! That will take care of a raft of deeply embedded issues. The popular vote will speak directly to the fundamentals of our democratic republic. The outcome IS the will of the people!

[@atlantasailor1]

You are right. Certainly Biden or his replacement will win the popular vote. But this means nothing. If we don’t fix this you will have republican presidents in a series of wins with democratic majorities. Confidence in our government will totally erode.

[@oijans]

If nobody is above the law, you can not create a law just for one person allowing criminal behavior nobody else are allowed to.

[@tradetech7889]

Hillary was above the law, Obama was above the law, Biden was above the law, Pelosi was above the law....and those were NOT for 'official acts' but actual crimes

[@JP-qi2tc]

God Bless and Protect Lawrence Tribe. 🙏🇺🇸💙

[@veebxl]

Thank you both ❤

[@chemento0712]

If you chose the wrong side this time, there will be no more votes to correct your mistake. One guy is running for president, the other guy is running for dictator. Now go vote!

[@snafumuhler8292]

You do realize that it's the Democrats that are trying to lock up their opposition. So tell me again who wants to establish a dictatorship?

[@craigh2980]

One guy is running to clean out the deep state and the other guy’s administration is running the country like a dictator trying to lock up his opponents

[@tradetech7889]

TRUMP 2024!

[@kevinbundy8433]

Vote blue save democracy

[@Jc-sd5xt]

Trump 2024🎉

[@tradetech7889]

Heard of 'super delegates"? You are a Constitutional Republic! Not a 'democracy'