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.

  • linearchaos@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    5 months ago

    Nah, that one only works because the executive branch belongs to the president. It’s kind of like my boss saying there’s a new rule at my work and he can fire you at will from your work.

    It would be a really convenient way to go if it worked though…