r/politics 1d ago

Conservative group claims Trump's tariffs illegally usurp powers of Congress

https://lawandcrime.com/high-profile/this-unlawful-impost-must-fall-conservative-group-sues-trump-claiming-tariffs-are-unconstitutional-exercise-of-legislative-power/
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u/steve_ample I voted 1d ago

I fail to see how the many conservative groups who have traditionally been more ideological than not have kept silent for so long are only beginning to pipe up now. As if the separation of powers is something to be defended. As if the rule of law matters. As if elections matter. As if due process is a thing. As if judicial independence is a thing. As if supreme court justices must be above reproach.

Johnny-come-latelies, if at all.

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u/RedPanda5150 1d ago

Well they weren't personally losing a lot of money in a crashing stock market before now. You can't expect them to care about hurting other people, be reasonable!

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u/SaintGloopyNoops 22h ago

Ding! Ding! Ding! This is the only reason they give a shit now. They are only acting out of self-preservation.