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US House candidate, MI-3

I defend #liberty and explain every vote at http://facebook.com/justinamash  • 'Laws must be general, equal, and certain.' —F.A. Hayek

Third District of Michigan
Joined January 2011

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    1. Justin Amash‏Verified account @justinamash 6 Jul 2017
      US House candidate, MI-3
      Replying to @Tuffelhund2003 @Steven_Swenson and

      SCOTUS is saying that it, too, must interpret Constitution to carry out its functions. Read the opinion. It is not claiming exclusive power.

      3 replies 1 retweet 2 likes
    2. Justin Amash‏Verified account @justinamash 6 Jul 2017
      US House candidate, MI-3
      Replying to @Tuffelhund2003 @Steven_Swenson and

      You are now quoting random portions of the opinion that have nothing to do with your proposition.

      3 replies 0 retweets 2 likes
    3. Justin Amash‏Verified account @justinamash 6 Jul 2017
      US House candidate, MI-3
      Replying to @Tuffelhund2003 @Steven_Swenson and

      This is SCOTUS discussing the fact that it, like other branches, needs to interpret Constitution to carry out a function (resolving a case).

      2 replies 1 retweet 2 likes
    4. Justin Amash‏Verified account @justinamash 6 Jul 2017
      US House candidate, MI-3
      Replying to @Tuffelhund2003 @Steven_Swenson and

      The fact that each branch has an independent duty to interpret the Constitution is discussed in the first week of constitutional law class.

      4 replies 1 retweet 6 likes
    5. Steven Swenson (RC)‏ @Steven_Swenson 6 Jul 2017
      Replying to @justinamash @Tuffelhund2003 and

      You are talking as if the Branches can nullify laws they independently determine are unconstitutional. That seems v dubious ground to me.

      1 reply 1 retweet 0 likes
      Justin Amash‏Verified account @justinamash 6 Jul 2017
      US House candidate, MI-3
      Replying to @Steven_Swenson @Tuffelhund2003 and

      It's how our system works. LB makes laws. EB executes laws. JB resolves cases under law. Each branch interprets Const'n w/r/t its functions.

      3:36 PM - 6 Jul 2017
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        2. Steven Swenson (RC)‏ @Steven_Swenson 6 Jul 2017
          Replying to @justinamash @Tuffelhund2003 and

          The executive discretion is narrow. otherwise Rule of law is at the whim of the person in power.

          1 reply 1 retweet 0 likes
        3. Justin Amash‏Verified account @justinamash 6 Jul 2017
          US House candidate, MI-3
          Replying to @Steven_Swenson @Tuffelhund2003 and

          Under your view, if Congress passed Japanese internment law, then president would have to execute unless and until SCOTUS holds otherwise.

          3 replies 0 retweets 1 like
        4. Steven Swenson (RC)‏ @Steven_Swenson 6 Jul 2017
          Replying to @justinamash @Tuffelhund2003 and

          Under your View 'The Purge' could be made real at any time by Executive Fiat/Order.

          1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
        5. Justin Amash‏Verified account @justinamash 6 Jul 2017
          US House candidate, MI-3
          Replying to @Steven_Swenson @Tuffelhund2003 and

          In both views, there would be court challenge. But my view is more consistent w/ constitutional structure, sep'n of powers, and basic logic.

          7 replies 1 retweet 2 likes
        6. Steven Swenson (RC)‏ @Steven_Swenson 6 Jul 2017
          Replying to @justinamash @Tuffelhund2003 and

          And the situation would remain until judicial review? which basically means until a new whim strikes. There is no check on power there.

          1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
        7. Justin Amash‏Verified account @justinamash 6 Jul 2017
          US House candidate, MI-3
          Replying to @Steven_Swenson @Tuffelhund2003 and

          Situation you describe is possible under either view. Tyrants don't care about laws. But your view requires a good pres to violate Const'n.

          2 replies 0 retweets 2 likes
        8. Steven Swenson (RC)‏ @Steven_Swenson 6 Jul 2017
          Replying to @justinamash @Tuffelhund2003 and

          Is he? If he interprets murder to be unconstitutional it should be good right?

          1 reply 1 retweet 0 likes
        9. Steven Swenson (RC)‏ @Steven_Swenson 6 Jul 2017
          Replying to @Steven_Swenson @justinamash and

          Under your view he's fine till a court tells him he's wrong or Congress makes another law.. at which time.. at whim ..new interpretation.

          1 reply 1 retweet 0 likes
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        1. Steven Swenson (RC)‏ @Steven_Swenson 6 Jul 2017
          Replying to @justinamash @Tuffelhund2003 and

          Constitution conflict is resolved either by a) Judicial review b) Congressional revision or c) Amendment.

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        1. Steven Swenson (RC)‏ @Steven_Swenson 6 Jul 2017
          Replying to @justinamash @Tuffelhund2003 and

          Which is what you seem to be advocating.

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        1. Steven Swenson (RC)‏ @Steven_Swenson 6 Jul 2017
          Replying to @justinamash @Tuffelhund2003 and

          yes but that isn't the same as independent nullification.

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