A leading House Democrat is preparing a constitutional amendment in response to the Supreme Court’s landmark immunity ruling. Rep.

Rep. Joseph Morelle of New York, the top Democrat on the House Administration Committee, sent a letter to colleagues informing them of his intent to file the resolution, which would kickstart what’s traditionally a cumbersome amendment process.

“This amendment will do what SCOTUS failed to do — prioritize our democracy,” Morelle said in a statement to AP.

  • gravitas_deficiencyEnglish
    61·
    6 months ago

    Under the new authority they’ve granted him, he can also “fire” them, if you get my meaning.

    • Th3D3k0y@lemmy.worldEnglish
      21·
      6 months ago

      you mean set their homes ablaze while they sleep because of an alleged terrorist Hamas cell in the basement?

      • gravitas_deficiencyEnglish
        13·
        6 months ago

        As fucked up as the Gaza genocide is, it may surprise you to know that it’s not related to literally everything in the sphere of politics.