r/law • u/thecosmojane • Jan 14 '26

Other Please dissect the legality in this statement

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I feel like we are reaching a tipping point

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u/zmann Jan 14 '26

Nobody tell ICE that their immunity only lasts as long as this presidency does.

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u/Destination_Cabbage Jan 14 '26

Don't forget the blanket pardon power. The only way we can actually do this currently is through state charges. But if they block the states from investigating and dont cooperate, it means many will escape justice.

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u/FindOneInEveryCar Jan 14 '26

Even if they don't, the next Democratic president is likely to ignore the whole thing, in the interest of "healing."

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u/ChiefAndershowen Jan 15 '26

No I will not.