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Let’s entertain the idea that the @CBP officers in Minnesota had disarmed Alex Pretti just seconds prior to Pretti being shot and killed by the CBP officer, as has been alleged by politicians and many on @X.

(I don’t suggest that’s factual.)

What are the legal repercussions if that’s true? As a career prosecutor and former U.S. Attorney, the law is importsnt to understand here.
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@shipwreckedcrew @ProfMJCleveland @DHSgov @TheJusticeDept @TriciaOhio @sonnyjoynelson @nicksortor @CarlHigbie @NEWSMAX This scenario might be termed an “imperfect self-defense”. The officer was mistaken.

But the questions “did he have to shoot Pretti?” and “was it objectively reasonable he shot Pretti?” are two VERY different things under the law.

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🚨LEGAL EXPLAINER: MADURO🚨
As promised, the following is a "legal explainer" which rebuts the many calls from pundits, members of Congress, foreign heads of state, and the Google Law School Alumni Association regarding the arrest of Maduro and his wife.

CAVEAT: I do not provide an analysis of the federal charges against Maduro and his wife. While the indictment is extraordinarily damning if it can be proven, the facts will be put to the test in an SDNY courtroom. And I trust @TheJusticeDept will do just that!
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@newsmax @shipwreckedcrew @ProfMJCleveland @CarlHigbie @greta @SecWar @JDVance @sonnyjoynelson @PressSec @AGPamBondi @DAGToddBlanche @GatesMcgavick @ScottJenningsKY @MZHemingway @BrianCox_RLTW
justice.gov/opa/media/1422… First...The Facts:

On Jan 4th, 150+ American military aircraft, Delta Force operatives, and other U.S. military personnel executed Operation Absolute Resolve, capturing Nicolas and Cilia Maduro. The operation lasted 2 1/2 hours.

In 2020, Maduro, his wife, and four others were indicted in SDNY on four charges:

COUNTS
1: Narco-terrorism Conspiracy
2: Conspiracy to Import Cocaine
3: Possession of Machineguns/Destructive Devices
4: Conspiracy to Possess Machineguns/Destructive Devices

(Summary👇)
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Much discussion about the apparent "public service announcement" from six elected members of the House and Senate. "The six" have failed to credibly identify a single unlawful order from @realDonaldTrump or the @DeptofWar. So what was the point of the video?

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https://twitter.com/RNCResearch/status/1992655376496357601

As a former Marine Judge Advocate (JAG), career prosecutor, and U.S. Attorney (appointed by Trump), I can attest that if the video simply said "don't follow unlawful orders", the video itself would be innocuous. It's the legal equivalent of saying "don't run a stop sign".
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@kaitlancollins thought she might get somewhere with her "slanted" question. Like usual, she failed miserably. Very on brand for her and @CNN.
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@AGPamBondi: He was illegally in our country and two courts in 2019 deemed Abrego Garcia to be a member of MS-13...a foreign terrorist organization. Only El Salvador to determine if they return him. The foreign affairs of the United States are conducted by the Executive Branch under the powers of Article II, not by a District Court Judge in Maryland. If @nayibbukele wants to send him back, we will come pick him up and deport him again.

So strong, General Bondi!
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@TheJusticeDept @GatesMcgavick

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Did President Trump's Administration defy a judge's order to keep Venezuelans in the U.S.?

Did Judge #Boasberg have the authority to issue such an order?

Same answer to both questions.
A thread:

@realDonaldTrump @PressSec @sonnyjoynelson @mrddmia @TheJusticeDept @ProfMJCleveland @POTUS @SecRubio @Sec_Noem @GatesMcgavick For context, a brief timeline of events below:
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I'm old enough to remember @kaitlancollins and others scoffing at the thought of the immunity case having any impact on the case brought by @ManhattanDA or @FaniforDA.

Well...even Judge Merchan recognizes that the #SCOTUS opinion may have fatal consequences to the case.

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https://twitter.com/FoxNews/status/1808219194883813548

Evidence in the Manhattan case included tweets by Trump and conversations between Trump and White House staff. SCOTUS clearly laid out certain functions of the Executive that carry with them absolute or presumptive immunity. Tweets and comms with staff are two. p.29

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