Scalia dissents and Thomas agrees. Why am I NOT shocked?

[rpannier]

In a 7-to-2 decision announced on Wednesday, the US Supreme Court expanded the Sixth Amendment right to effective assistance of competent legal counsel to include a defendant’s right to receive accurate advice about the immigration consequences of a possible guilty plea.

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In a dissent, Justices Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas said a lawyer’s constitutional obligation relates to representing a client in a criminal matter and should not extend to collateral issues such as possible deportation and immigration law.

Roberts and Alito vote with the majority and there's Thomas to agree with Scalia.

Every opinion Scalia writes should have an addition at the end that says:

What he said.

C. Thomas

[Vickers]

1. OK, I post "lol" a lot, but this time I mean it.

K&R

:P

[apocalypsehow]

2. I applaud the ruling, though.

:thumbsup:

[BlooInBloo]

3. Awww.... it's so much more exciting when you keep the consequences a secret from the accused.

It's like Deal Or No Deal, but without the hotties. And your life could be on the line.

Wow - think of what a reality show THAT would make! Stupid killjoy SCOTUS.

[Raster]

4. Scalia = Asshole. Thomas = Hemorrhoid

Any questions?

[rpannier]

5. Yeah

Where's the Preperation-H?