The New Check on Executive Power: Syndicated columnist Charles Krauthammer has this piece on the emergence of state attorneys general as a force to curb the excesses of the executive branch of the federal government. While the founders intended for Congress to serve as the check on President, he notes that Congress has allowed itself to become an increasingly subordinate branch, acquiescing its authority in order to avoid political consequences. "Into that vacuum stepped the states. Florida and 12 others filed suit
against Obamacare the day it was signed. They were later joined by 13
more, making their challenge the first in which a majority of states
banded together to try to stop anything. " The most successful effort was to block President Obama's executive order which would have legalized 4 million immigrants. Democrats have noticed, and are utilizing blue state AGs to block executive orders by President Trump, such as the immigration ban.
Washington Three-Time Murderer Will Not Face DP: In Vancouver, Washington, a man being prosecuted for three counts of 1st degree murder as well as an attempt to escape from jail will not be facing capital punishment. The Washington Times reports that Brent Luyster, will plead not guilty Monday to three counts of aggravated murder, attempted murder, unlawful possession of a firearm, possession of a weapon by a jail inmate, malicious mischief and attempted escape. While multiple murder is a death penalty offense in Washington prosecutors have stated that they will not be seeking it for Luyster and instead will seek life without the possibility of parole.
MS-13 Gang Members Face Murder Charges: Two members of the notorious El Salvadorian gang MS-13 appeared in a Houston court Wednesday to face the charges of murder and kidnapping that were being brought against them. Daniela Sternitzky-Di Napoli and Brian Rogers at Chron report "Diego Hernandez-Rivera, 18, and leader of the group Miguel Alvarez-Flores, 22, also known as "Diabolico," were arrested Monday on charges of aggravated kidnapping in one case and murder in a second in the shooting death of an unidentified woman's body found earlier this month on a Houston road." As they were being tried, the two suspects were observed smiling and waving to the camera. Both of the suspects are in the country illegally, a trait that is common among members of MS-13, one of the most deadly street gangs in the United States.
Washington Three-Time Murderer Will Not Face DP: In Vancouver, Washington, a man being prosecuted for three counts of 1st degree murder as well as an attempt to escape from jail will not be facing capital punishment. The Washington Times reports that Brent Luyster, will plead not guilty Monday to three counts of aggravated murder, attempted murder, unlawful possession of a firearm, possession of a weapon by a jail inmate, malicious mischief and attempted escape. While multiple murder is a death penalty offense in Washington prosecutors have stated that they will not be seeking it for Luyster and instead will seek life without the possibility of parole.
MS-13 Gang Members Face Murder Charges: Two members of the notorious El Salvadorian gang MS-13 appeared in a Houston court Wednesday to face the charges of murder and kidnapping that were being brought against them. Daniela Sternitzky-Di Napoli and Brian Rogers at Chron report "Diego Hernandez-Rivera, 18, and leader of the group Miguel Alvarez-Flores, 22, also known as "Diabolico," were arrested Monday on charges of aggravated kidnapping in one case and murder in a second in the shooting death of an unidentified woman's body found earlier this month on a Houston road." As they were being tried, the two suspects were observed smiling and waving to the camera. Both of the suspects are in the country illegally, a trait that is common among members of MS-13, one of the most deadly street gangs in the United States.
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