Honestly it might be worth it just to get the supreme court to rule that the government can’t shut down because it refuses to authorize funding to itself
Nah, they’ll rule that only “essential” government services can’t be shut down.
Food stamps for poor people who might suffer malnutrition otherwise – not essential.
Medical care for veterans, some of whom will die without it – not essential.
Homeland security, including ICE – absolutely essential due to ‘national security’.
Or, better yet, they’ll rule that “essential” government services can’t be shut down, then leave it to the executive branch to decide which services are essential and which aren’t.
Yep! Let’s play the “no budget will be passed until ICE is completely disbanded” game. Sounds fun.
Honestly it might be worth it just to get the supreme court to rule that the government can’t shut down because it refuses to authorize funding to itself
Nah, they’ll rule that only “essential” government services can’t be shut down.
Food stamps for poor people who might suffer malnutrition otherwise – not essential.
Medical care for veterans, some of whom will die without it – not essential.
Homeland security, including ICE – absolutely essential due to ‘national security’.
Or, better yet, they’ll rule that “essential” government services can’t be shut down, then leave it to the executive branch to decide which services are essential and which aren’t.