Seems like a good time to revisit where things stand re: the three emoluments clause cases against Trump. These are some of the longest-running cases filed against Trump since he took office that are still pending:
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Just in: The 2nd Circuit won't rehear en banc one of the Emoluments Clause cases against Trump — a three-judge panel previously revived the case in NY. This tees it up now for Trump/DOJ to file a cert petition with SCOTUS. Previously: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/zoetillman/donald-trump-hotel-lawsuit-back-emoluments …pic.twitter.com/91wOIc4Z0b
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1) CREW v. Trump: - a 2nd Circuit panel ruled in September that the case could go forward - per today's order (see above), a majority of judges voted against revisiting the Sept. ruling en banc - Trump/DOJ can either go back to fighting in the district court or petition SCOTUS
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2) DC/MD v. Trump: - en banc 4th Circuit revived the case in May, finding a three-judge panel was wrong to take up Trump's appeal midway through litigation before a Maryland federal judge - Trump's lawyer vowed to petition SCOTUS, but that doesn't appear to have happened yet
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3) Blumenthal v. Trump (lawsuit filed by Dems in Congress): - DC Circuit panel ruled in February that Dems didn't have standing to sue - Dems filed a cert petition with SCOTUS in July, so we'll find out in the fall if the justices will take up the case
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tldr: No judge has ruled yet on the *merits* of whether Trump has violated the emoluments clauses of the Constitution. There are three pending cases, and its uncertain — but seems unlikely — we'll get a ruling on the core issue before the election
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Now do this post in non-lawyer speak..
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@ZoeTillman not understanding what that means,
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Do you think Supreme Court will take the case?
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