Judge Mehta didn't need an impeachment inquiry to pull out his can of Whupass

[StarfishSaver]

[kentuck]

1. And I don't believe it is open for appeal?

He did not offer a "stay" on his decision.

[StarfishSaver]

3. I think his decision is appealable, but I'll have to research it to be sure.

[Kurt V.]

4. yes but: Just as significantly, Judge Amit Mehta denied Trump's request for a stay while Mehta's

decision is on appeal. (from thinkprogress)

[onenote]

14. His decision is appealable as a matter of right

and it is being appealed (notice of appeal was filed today). I am fairly certain a motion will be filed with the appeals court very shortly seeking a stay. The fact that the district court denied a similar request does not preclude the appeals court from considering and granting such a stay. I'm not about to predict the outcome of such a request other than to say that I wouldn't be shocked if it was granted along with an order expediting briefing. (Or in the alternative there is a chance that the appeals court could summarily affirm the district court without briefing or argument, in which case the next stop would be the Supreme Court which itself could grant a stay while it considers the matter.)

[FreepFryer]

2. RIGHT?? Entitlement is calling Democrats out for not having begun impeachment already.

Attacking Democrats for not having already begun impeachment proceedings is entitlement wrapped in ahistorical error, with a side of disrespect for the rule of law.

Remember, Watergate took place in June, 1972 and the impeachment hearings began in February, 1974. At the start, Nixon's approval was above 60%. By the time enough Republicans were on board in the Congress, impeachment was underway. It took time to accomplish a real and lasting political tectonic shift.

Stop being entitled and start being practical.

Call for impeachment, yes - I do so frequently - but don't attack Democrats as 'pussyfooting' or weak because they are the only party left defending the rule of law.

Work for the outcome, don't insist on it while stamping your foot and counting pageclicks. And certainly don't go around demotivating others from the struggle.

[watoos]

5. When McGahn doesn't show up

Tomorrow for his hearing, Dems will open up an impeachment hearing.
Trump has no control over the accounting firm it is independent. Good win for Congress but..

[Kurt V.]

6. Excellent news but I'm not sure what this has to do with an impeachment inquiry

[StarfishSaver]

9. Many people keep insisting that an impeachment inquiry is the only way to get

the courts to pay attention to the Democrats' demands for documents and testimony ... "Impeachment hearings have more clout with the courts" is a constant refrain.

I'm merely pointing out that this judge didn't need to wait for impeachment proceedings to get busy on Trump.

[Kurt V.]

11. i like the all of the above approach.

Greg Sargent
@ThePlumLineGS
Trump will now formally try to force Don McGahn to defy a subpoena to testify to Congress.

A lawyer for the House during Watergate tells me that if Dems open an impeachment inquiry, they'll have an even stronger case for compelling McGahn's testimony:

[sheshe2]

7. I am liking Judge Mehta.

Just getting home and catching up.

Mehta noted the committee’s contention that the subpoenaed materials would aid its consideration of “strengthening ethics and disclosure laws,” along with its monitoring of Trump’s compliance with the Constitution’s anti-corruption clauses.

“These are facially valid legislative purposes, and it is not for the court to question whether the Committee’s actions are truly motivated by political considerations,” Mehta said.

More: https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=post&forum=1002&pid=12112749

Thanks.

[BeyondGeography]

8. Rep Cicilline believes an inquiry is necessary to gather information

needed to make an informed judgment on impeachment:

https://www.msnbc.com/mtp-daily/watch/cicilline-time-to-launch-impeachment-inquiry-if-don-mcgahn-doesn-t-testify-59993157726

[StarfishSaver]

10. Ok

[Gothmog]

12. This part of Judge Mehta's opinion made me smile

Link to tweet

[uponit7771]

13. K&R, you've made a patience case of why impeachment should not be done right now.