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malthaussen

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13. Sounds nice, but a violation of rights.

Reply to Wicked Blue (Original post)

Fri Feb 20, 2026, 01:53 PM

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Any law which singles out a class of people for special action on the basis of prior associations is unlikely to hold up in any reasonable court.

I note that even in states where there are laws banning convicted felons from voting or holding certain offices, they are being challenged and often overturned. And that is for people already found guilty of committing a crime. And of course, there is no such Federal law.

-- Mal

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that 50% tax is sheer genius! NJCher Friday #7

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Good! Fuck the Fox News MAGA Taliban terrorist scumbags! Initech Friday #11

You could've squeezed in a few other descriptors Dr. T Friday #20

Oh that's the nicest thing I can say about them! Initech Friday #21

Every other state and territories of the United States should do the same thing! Jmb 4 Harris-Walz Friday #12

Sounds nice, but a violation of rights. malthaussen Friday #13

Let 'em sue Wicked Blue Friday #15

I disagree. malthaussen Friday #17

ICE agents aren't a protected class. W_HAMILTON Friday #16

Of course not. malthaussen Friday #18

It is an initial step that shows our society and culture are NOT okay with the fascist actions taken by ICE agents. W_HAMILTON Friday #25

I agree. Prosecute those who commit crimes, especially the leaders most responsible. Martin Eden Yesterday #28

ICE is bad enough, popsdenver Friday #14

The punishment suits the crime. Martin68 Friday #19

This! Our legislature is in session with a Democratic super majority mountain grammy Friday #23

The need for a commission to bring them to justice Johnny2X2X Friday #24

How will they identify them? bucolic_frolic Friday #26

Good. Let them know they will have to pay for their crimes. travelingthrulife Friday #27

Good. F*cking. Good. Joinfortmill Yesterday #29

I am far more in favor of prosecution and incarceration... EarthFirst Yesterday #30