Thanks, Jen, for this excellent summary. Blanche of course deserves to live out his days in ignominy. But what equally awful excuse for a lawyer will Trump nominate to replace him?
and the administration has said, since this ruling, that Abrego Garcia is still going to be deported, to some African hellhole, whatever the courts do. They are still after him, in other words. 'sore losers' does not go anywhere near far enough to describe this bunch of rabid (but stupid) dogs.
Really. At this point there's no analogy from the animal kingdom that works. Even slugs and cockroaches deserve more respect than these--- these-- pond scum? Or is that a living thing?
"Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) sneered: 'So the nation’s top law enforcement official is asking for a slush fund to pay people who assault cops? Utterly stupid, morally wrong — take your pick.'"
Really? As if McConnell had any moral ground to stand on. Pretty much all of what's happening now is his fault.
Blanche is the only Trumper who truly baffles me. All the other bozos (Patel, Hegseth, etc.) would be nowhere without Trump. In contrast, Blanche had risen to the peak of the legal system (a partnership at the oldest law firm in NYC) but jumped ship to defend Trump at a time when his return to office seemed far from assured. You cannot rise to the top of a white shoe law firm or, as is also true of Blanche, spend years in SDNY, while being completely lawless and unethical. Blanche had to know the rules he so cavalierly flouts and had to some extent adhere to them over the years. He therefore understands--as I'm sure a politico like Pam Bondi would not--the enormity of his betrayal of everything The Law is supposed to stand for. And he didn't need to because he was set for life with a prestigious seven figure position. Go figure.
It's possible he's always been unethical scum and no one noticed. After all, working for a so-called prestigious law firm or the DOJ doesn't equate with ethical or law abiding.
That idea about Mitch keeping his mouth shut Bob, should have been applied long ago, and it would have save us a lots of troubles and much of our current nightmares . In any case, it's still a good idea...👍
He is another member of the corrupt, criminal Trump regime who has hurt the American people every time he has made a move. It's good that so many are incompetent, but their aims are still death dealing. And we cannot forget that.
(1) In General. If, after notice and a reasonable opportunity to respond, the court determines that Rule 11(b) has been violated, the court may impose an appropriate sanction on any attorney, law firm, or party that violated the rule or is responsible for the violation. Absent exceptional circumstances, a law firm must be held jointly responsible for a violation committed by its partner, associate, or employee.
(2) Motion for Sanctions. A motion for sanctions must be made separately from any other motion and must describe the specific conduct that allegedly violates Rule 11(b). The motion must be served under Rule 5, but it must not be filed or be presented to the court if the challenged paper, claim, defense, contention, or denial is withdrawn or appropriately corrected within 21 days after service or within another time the court sets. If warranted, the court may award to the prevailing party the reasonable expenses, including attorney's fees, incurred for the motion.
(3) On the Court's Initiative. On its own, the court may order an attorney, law firm, or party to show cause why conduct specifically described in the order has not violated Rule 11(b).
(4) Nature of a Sanction. A sanction imposed under this rule must be limited to what suffices to deter repetition of the conduct or comparable conduct by others similarly situated. The sanction may include nonmonetary directives; an order to pay a penalty into court; or, if imposed on motion and warranted for effective deterrence, an order directing payment to the movant of part or all of the reasonable attorney's fees and other expenses directly resulting from the violation.
(5) Limitations on Monetary Sanctions. The court must not impose a monetary sanction:
(A) against a represented party for violating Rule 11(b)(2); or
(B) on its own, unless it issued the show-cause order under Rule 11(c)(3) before voluntary dismissal or settlement of the claims made by or against the party that is, or whose attorneys are, to be sanctioned.
(6) Requirements for an Order. An order imposing a sanction must describe the sanctioned conduct and explain the basis for the sanction.
Who is the Hollywood-handsome young DOJ attorney seated beside Blanche? The very face of an ambitious aid from Central Casting, to use Trump's oft-repeated phrase. Where else do they get these lawyers who will work for them...
Are there any Republicans in Congress who publicly condemned the Insurrection when it happened on Jan. 6, but who now support the President’s payoff of the attackers?
The felon in chief always can reach deeper into the barrel to find even more despicable candidates for his dirty jobs gang. These "lawyers" are giving the legal "profession" very black eyes. Surely there must be some form of taking stock of what law schools teach not to mention the quality of people admitted to study. And where in the world are the bar associations? As a mere lay person the entire situation of lawyers from trump 1.0 and now 2.0 certainly leave me wondering if the legal profession gets caught standing beside Pilate too often muttering "What is truth ", ceremoniously washing their hands while taking their fees to the bank or off shore accounts. ☹️
At this point, the felon has managed to cause the fall of Rep Thomas Massie and Senator Bill Cassidy. Both of these guys especially Senator Cassidy should go against everything Trump wants that has to come through the senate and the same for Rep Massie. They should refuse to confirm Todd Blanche if he gets the nomination. With retribution, what goes around comes around. There’s lots of words I could do without. Trump, republicans and Blanche etc.
Thanks, Jen, for this excellent summary. Blanche of course deserves to live out his days in ignominy. But what equally awful excuse for a lawyer will Trump nominate to replace him?
Well maybe they could call down Brett Kavanaugh from SCOTUS. I'm sure he could keep the same stupid bullshit going.
"Let’s hope that a lawyer who is this undisciplined, untrustworthy, and unethical does not get the AG job."
Blanche should not even be a lawyer. He must be disbarred at a minimum.
Alan, I would call disbarrim him, a mini minimum .
and the administration has said, since this ruling, that Abrego Garcia is still going to be deported, to some African hellhole, whatever the courts do. They are still after him, in other words. 'sore losers' does not go anywhere near far enough to describe this bunch of rabid (but stupid) dogs.
Don't insult the dogs John, please.🫣
Really. At this point there's no analogy from the animal kingdom that works. Even slugs and cockroaches deserve more respect than these--- these-- pond scum? Or is that a living thing?
"Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) sneered: 'So the nation’s top law enforcement official is asking for a slush fund to pay people who assault cops? Utterly stupid, morally wrong — take your pick.'"
Really? As if McConnell had any moral ground to stand on. Pretty much all of what's happening now is his fault.
I ok now we don’t like McConnell but I still appreciate him saying this. Better late than never.
That's generous of you to say, but, in my opinion, It's hypocritical and absurd in the extreme.
Yes, it’s both those things.
Blanche is the only Trumper who truly baffles me. All the other bozos (Patel, Hegseth, etc.) would be nowhere without Trump. In contrast, Blanche had risen to the peak of the legal system (a partnership at the oldest law firm in NYC) but jumped ship to defend Trump at a time when his return to office seemed far from assured. You cannot rise to the top of a white shoe law firm or, as is also true of Blanche, spend years in SDNY, while being completely lawless and unethical. Blanche had to know the rules he so cavalierly flouts and had to some extent adhere to them over the years. He therefore understands--as I'm sure a politico like Pam Bondi would not--the enormity of his betrayal of everything The Law is supposed to stand for. And he didn't need to because he was set for life with a prestigious seven figure position. Go figure.
It's possible he's always been unethical scum and no one noticed. After all, working for a so-called prestigious law firm or the DOJ doesn't equate with ethical or law abiding.
He was somehow seduced into the cult? Cults mess with even smart minds.
At this point Mitch should just keep mouth shut.
That idea about Mitch keeping his mouth shut Bob, should have been applied long ago, and it would have save us a lots of troubles and much of our current nightmares . In any case, it's still a good idea...👍
If giving out backhanded compliments is your thing, then you should keep your thoughts to yourself as well.
He is another member of the corrupt, criminal Trump regime who has hurt the American people every time he has made a move. It's good that so many are incompetent, but their aims are still death dealing. And we cannot forget that.
Rule 11. https://www.law.cornell.edu/rules/frcp/rule_11
(c) Sanctions.
(1) In General. If, after notice and a reasonable opportunity to respond, the court determines that Rule 11(b) has been violated, the court may impose an appropriate sanction on any attorney, law firm, or party that violated the rule or is responsible for the violation. Absent exceptional circumstances, a law firm must be held jointly responsible for a violation committed by its partner, associate, or employee.
(2) Motion for Sanctions. A motion for sanctions must be made separately from any other motion and must describe the specific conduct that allegedly violates Rule 11(b). The motion must be served under Rule 5, but it must not be filed or be presented to the court if the challenged paper, claim, defense, contention, or denial is withdrawn or appropriately corrected within 21 days after service or within another time the court sets. If warranted, the court may award to the prevailing party the reasonable expenses, including attorney's fees, incurred for the motion.
(3) On the Court's Initiative. On its own, the court may order an attorney, law firm, or party to show cause why conduct specifically described in the order has not violated Rule 11(b).
(4) Nature of a Sanction. A sanction imposed under this rule must be limited to what suffices to deter repetition of the conduct or comparable conduct by others similarly situated. The sanction may include nonmonetary directives; an order to pay a penalty into court; or, if imposed on motion and warranted for effective deterrence, an order directing payment to the movant of part or all of the reasonable attorney's fees and other expenses directly resulting from the violation.
(5) Limitations on Monetary Sanctions. The court must not impose a monetary sanction:
(A) against a represented party for violating Rule 11(b)(2); or
(B) on its own, unless it issued the show-cause order under Rule 11(c)(3) before voluntary dismissal or settlement of the claims made by or against the party that is, or whose attorneys are, to be sanctioned.
(6) Requirements for an Order. An order imposing a sanction must describe the sanctioned conduct and explain the basis for the sanction.
Meanwhile, Pam Bondi posted on X, "Miss me yet?"
answer: no, it's not THAT bad (yet)
Not really Roger 😕
The Strict Scrutiny women call him Carte Blanche.
Who is the Hollywood-handsome young DOJ attorney seated beside Blanche? The very face of an ambitious aid from Central Casting, to use Trump's oft-repeated phrase. Where else do they get these lawyers who will work for them...
he is very cute...wonder if he has a brain, seeins where he's sittin
Are there any Republicans in Congress who publicly condemned the Insurrection when it happened on Jan. 6, but who now support the President’s payoff of the attackers?
I can’t imagine it, but has it happened?
The felon in chief always can reach deeper into the barrel to find even more despicable candidates for his dirty jobs gang. These "lawyers" are giving the legal "profession" very black eyes. Surely there must be some form of taking stock of what law schools teach not to mention the quality of people admitted to study. And where in the world are the bar associations? As a mere lay person the entire situation of lawyers from trump 1.0 and now 2.0 certainly leave me wondering if the legal profession gets caught standing beside Pilate too often muttering "What is truth ", ceremoniously washing their hands while taking their fees to the bank or off shore accounts. ☹️
Another Trump toadie finds out that aligning with him usually results in loss of career and self-respect. Uncanny how often that happens.
At this point, the felon has managed to cause the fall of Rep Thomas Massie and Senator Bill Cassidy. Both of these guys especially Senator Cassidy should go against everything Trump wants that has to come through the senate and the same for Rep Massie. They should refuse to confirm Todd Blanche if he gets the nomination. With retribution, what goes around comes around. There’s lots of words I could do without. Trump, republicans and Blanche etc.
Right on point, as usual Jen. Good riddance none too soon, Todd Blanche.