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Johonny

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1. Yes and no

Reply to LAS14 (Original post)

Thu Jun 5, 2025, 10:53 AM

Jun 2025

Yes, I understand the decision.

No, in that in Trump America the burden of proof has been set to non-existent grievances claimed by the majority which is aimed at dismantling and destroying their precieved enemy, "the minorities".

In this case, only your belief in the fairness of the system allows you to assume the fairness of the decision. However, the Supreme Court cannot weigh in on the voters desire to burn it down . . .

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Is it OK on DU to feel good about this unanimous SCOTUS decision? [View all] LAS14 Jun 2025 OP

Yes and no Johonny Jun 2025 #1

It seems reasonable to me - and the plaintiff still has to prove discrimination at trial. Ocelot II Jun 2025 #2

It was a unanimous opinion written by Justice Jackson, I don't see why anyone would oppose it. tritsofme Jun 2025 #3

It's the correct decision. She should not have a higher burden of proof to show discrimination. WhiskeyGrinder Jun 2025 #4

You can feel bad about it too muriel_volestrangler Jun 2025 #5

The lawyers for the Dept. of Youth Services screwed up, as did the judge benpollard Jun 2025 #6

I always say that if you are going to solicit opinions, you should provide your own first. W_HAMILTON Jun 2025 #7

I was glad about it. nt LAS14 Jun 2025 #8