SCOTUS Accepts Former AG Ed Meese’s Amicus Brief in Trump Appeal Challenging Special Counsel Jack Smith’s Standing…

by Helen Tansey at The T-Room.us

Looks like the Supreme Court has found former Attorney General Ed Meese’s Amicus Brief submission arguing the current AG Merrick Garland broke the law when appointing Jack Smith as Special Counsel. Meese argues Garland lacked statutory authority to do so. The Court has instructed counsels to prepare for arguments made by the amici.

https://twitter.com/15poundstogo/status/1742264264616730966?s=20

Julie Kelly did a write-up on Meese’s Amicus Brief prior to the holidays. The following are highlights pertinent to today’s SCOTUS Order:

Court filings coming fast and furious this week but this is a stunner.

Former AG Edwin Meese asks SCOTUS to deny Jack Smith’s petition to expedite appeal of immunity ruling, argues Merrick Garland broke the law by appointing a special counsel w/o statutory authority:

While noting other special counsels have been US Attorneys, Meese’s amici curiae petition (meaning doesn’t side with either party) underscores how Smith’s appointment is unlawful.

This was part of the discussion btw @marklevinshow and I after SCOTUS immediately announced it would consider Smith’s petition to circumvent appellate court and go directly to high court.

Why is SCOTUS indulging this rogue clown?

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