Skip to content
By using Twitter’s services you agree to our Cookies Use. We and our partners operate globally and use cookies, including for analytics, personalisation, and ads.
  • Home Home Home, current page.
  • About

Saved searches

  • Remove
  • In this conversation
    Verified accountProtected Tweets @
Suggested users
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Language: English
    • Bahasa Indonesia
    • Bahasa Melayu
    • Català
    • Čeština
    • Dansk
    • Deutsch
    • English UK
    • Español
    • Filipino
    • Français
    • Hrvatski
    • Italiano
    • Magyar
    • Nederlands
    • Norsk
    • Polski
    • Português
    • Română
    • Slovenčina
    • Suomi
    • Svenska
    • Tiếng Việt
    • Türkçe
    • Ελληνικά
    • Български език
    • Русский
    • Српски
    • Українська мова
    • עִבְרִית
    • العربية
    • فارسی
    • मराठी
    • हिन्दी
    • বাংলা
    • ગુજરાતી
    • தமிழ்
    • ಕನ್ನಡ
    • ภาษาไทย
    • 한국어
    • 日本語
    • 简体中文
    • 繁體中文
  • Have an account? Log in
    Have an account?
    · Forgot password?

    New to Twitter?
    Sign up
chrisgeidner's profile
Chris Geidner
Chris Geidner
Chris Geidner
Verified account
@chrisgeidner

Tweets

Chris GeidnerVerified account

@chrisgeidner

Legal Editor, @BuzzFeedNews. SCOTUS Correspondent. Nat Sec Team, covering Trump & Mueller. Sober. Gay. Buckeye. Law Dork. DMs open. chris.geidner@buzzfeed.com

Washington, D.C.
buzzfeednews.com/author/chrisge…
Joined March 2009

Tweets

  • © 2018 Twitter
  • About
  • Help Center
  • Terms
  • Privacy policy
  • Cookies
  • Ads info
Dismiss
Previous
Next

Go to a person's profile

Saved searches

  • Remove
  • In this conversation
    Verified accountProtected Tweets @
Suggested users
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @

Promote this Tweet

Block

  • Tweet with a location

    You can add location information to your Tweets, such as your city or precise location, from the web and via third-party applications. You always have the option to delete your Tweet location history. Learn more

    Your lists

    Create a new list


    Under 100 characters, optional

    Privacy

    Copy link to Tweet

    Embed this Tweet

    Embed this Video

    Add this Tweet to your website by copying the code below. Learn more

    Add this video to your website by copying the code below. Learn more

    Hmm, there was a problem reaching the server.

    By embedding Twitter content in your website or app, you are agreeing to the Twitter Developer Agreement and Developer Policy.

    Preview

    Why you're seeing this ad

    Log in to Twitter

    · Forgot password?
    Don't have an account? Sign up »

    Sign up for Twitter

    Not on Twitter? Sign up, tune into the things you care about, and get updates as they happen.

    Sign up
    Have an account? Log in »

    Two-way (sending and receiving) short codes:

    Country Code For customers of
    United States 40404 (any)
    Canada 21212 (any)
    United Kingdom 86444 Vodafone, Orange, 3, O2
    Brazil 40404 Nextel, TIM
    Haiti 40404 Digicel, Voila
    Ireland 51210 Vodafone, O2
    India 53000 Bharti Airtel, Videocon, Reliance
    Indonesia 89887 AXIS, 3, Telkomsel, Indosat, XL Axiata
    Italy 4880804 Wind
    3424486444 Vodafone
    » See SMS short codes for other countries

    Confirmation

     

    Welcome home!

    This timeline is where you’ll spend most of your time, getting instant updates about what matters to you.

    Tweets not working for you?

    Hover over the profile pic and click the Following button to unfollow any account.

    Say a lot with a little

    When you see a Tweet you love, tap the heart — it lets the person who wrote it know you shared the love.

    Spread the word

    The fastest way to share someone else’s Tweet with your followers is with a Retweet. Tap the icon to send it instantly.

    Join the conversation

    Add your thoughts about any Tweet with a Reply. Find a topic you’re passionate about, and jump right in.

    Learn the latest

    Get instant insight into what people are talking about now.

    Get more of what you love

    Follow more accounts to get instant updates about topics you care about.

    Find what's happening

    See the latest conversations about any topic instantly.

    Never miss a Moment

    Catch up instantly on the best stories happening as they unfold.

    1. Alan Gura‏ @alangura Mar 28

      Alan Gura Retweeted Steve Vladeck

      There’s been an election? If the new position is wrong, Court should explain why. But so long as it’s plausible, DOJ is entitled to it.https://twitter.com/steve_vladeck/status/979132268152348672 …

      Alan Gura added,

      Steve VladeckVerified account @steve_vladeck
      The Fourth Circuit in Wheeler has some _very_ harsh words for the Justice Department’s (indefensible) change in position on whether federal prisoners can collaterally attack prison sentences that were imposed pursuant to subsequently invalidated rules: http://www.ca4.uscourts.gov/opinions/166073.P.pdf … pic.twitter.com/5mS1H4hl15
      Show this thread
      1 reply 4 retweets 9 likes
    2. Steve Vladeck‏Verified account @steve_vladeck Mar 28
      Replying to @alangura

      (1) The court explained why. (2) DOJ's new position is heartless and morally indefensible. (3) DOJ's new position is not compelled by precedent. Other than that, okay.

      1 reply 1 retweet 4 likes
    3. Alan Gura‏ @alangura Mar 28
      Replying to @steve_vladeck

      These may all be reasons to reject the position. But unless it’s actually frivolous, if it represents a possible way of seeing things, DOJ doesn’t need to explain why elections have consequences.

      1 reply 0 retweets 5 likes
    4. Steve Vladeck‏Verified account @steve_vladeck Mar 28
      Replying to @alangura

      So you don’t believe there is _any_ norm even remotely akin to stare decisis for the Justice Department?

      1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
    5. Alan Gura‏ @alangura Mar 28
      Replying to @steve_vladeck

      Of course not!

      2 replies 0 retweets 1 like
    6. Steve Vladeck‏Verified account @steve_vladeck Mar 28
      Replying to @alangura

      Then what—if anything—differentiates DOJ from a private party with respect to the respect, weight, and deference that courts should give to its legal positions?

      1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
    7. Alan Gura‏ @alangura Mar 28
      Replying to @steve_vladeck

      Nothing! Absolutely nothing. If there should be a thumb on the scale, and there shouldn’t, it should be on the other side.

      1 reply 0 retweets 9 likes
      Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner Mar 28
      Replying to @alangura @steve_vladeck

      So, all of the deference SCOTUS gives to the SG’s Office — in part based on those norms and expectations — should it stay as it is?

      7:23 PM - 28 Mar 2018
      • 1 Like
      • Steve Vladeck
      1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
        1. New conversation
        2. Alan Gura‏ @alangura Mar 28
          Replying to @chrisgeidner @steve_vladeck

          No. It’s inappropriate.

          1 reply 0 retweets 3 likes
        3. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner Mar 28
          Replying to @alangura @steve_vladeck

          Well, that is a coherent position. And one that the continued repeated switching of positions with no clear reason for doing so besides politics would increase the likelihood of coming to pass.

          1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
        4. Alan Gura‏ @alangura Mar 28
          Replying to @chrisgeidner @steve_vladeck

          Did Clinton and Obama change any positions in court when they came in? It’s ok. They won. We’re a democracy. And why defer to government views on anything? That’s the opposite of what America is about.

          1 reply 1 retweet 3 likes
        5. 1 more reply

      Loading seems to be taking a while.

      Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.

        Promoted Tweet

        false

        • © 2018 Twitter
        • About
        • Help Center
        • Terms
        • Privacy policy
        • Cookies
        • Ads info