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Steve O’Cally's avatar

Hooyah! Thanks for the great lightning analysis, JV!

(1) Abuse of discretion, (2) per curiam opinion were on my wish list.

Perhaps once or twice in a generation, a court will fulfill its mission, and speak in a way that reaches to the summit of law, philosophy, common sense, and civilization. This decision feels like the summit of excellence.

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Karen RN's avatar

Thank you for laying it out so clearly Joyce! I feel justice in the air!

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Joyce Vance's avatar

It's a good feeling

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Karen RN's avatar

Yes it is

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Ruth Nichols's avatar

The 11th Circuit panel's decision gives me a glimmer of hope for our judicial system.

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DeeDee D's avatar

Thanks so much for the good news, Professor!

Sometimes I feel like w/ tRump we are playing a game of Simon Says... y'know 3 baby steps forward, and then 2 giant steps backwards. It's exhausting.

While I celebrate every baby step forward, I'm still worried about Cannon, (bought and paid for, and filled with maga-brained babble). Can she still toss a wrench into the works?

Great seeing you on MSNBC yesterday. You have such a calm, humble way of explaining Law to laypeople like me. You never talk down to anyone, you simply clearly, and in plain English, explain what we need to know. Thanks for that. And your newsletter is incredibly worthwhile. You are an American treasure.

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Barbara Williams's avatar

Newsletter? There’s a newsletter? Where do I sign up?

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Lynn Geri's avatar

Thanks Joyce, I'm going to enjoy this day for its gift. Builds resilience for the roller-coaster days ahead.

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Mark T's avatar

While I’m NOT in favor of or agree with spanking, this written smack on the orange behind was certainly welcome.

Listening to Hannity’s bromance comments about it being partisan was comedy at its finest.

The party of “the rule of law” seems to cave quickly when the law overwhelmingly applies to one of their own.

Truth and transparency are the Kryptonite of the GQP.

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Nana Pokrywka's avatar

I was watching TV when this “Breaking News” was released. It immediately cheered me up, but I was not sure what it all meant. Then I realized that it was just a matter of time and Joyce would break this all down and make this decision clear. I was in real need of the justice system to move in a lawful direction. Trump does not deserve special treatment of any kind. This decision and the lawsuit filed by James has given me faith that Trump will finally be held responsible and have to pay (250 million +) for his years of criminal activities. Now, if the DOJ and the IRS will pick-up on information provided by the James lawsuit and file criminal charges.

Thank you Joyce. I am so glad I have a subscription!

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Pam's avatar

I am as well!

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TCinLA's avatar

It's really nice when people live up to one's hopes, rather than down to one's expectations. And it's even nicer to have the expectation proven wrong (at least in this instance).

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Rose Hayden-Smith's avatar

Thanks for this great explanation!

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Becky Aubuchon's avatar

Thank you so much! You make it so easy to understand.

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Debbie Morse's avatar

Yesterday was a great day for justice!

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Richard Murphy's avatar

Hi Joyce! I was thinking the per curiam designation comprised of Obama and Trump appointed jurists was kind of a dig at the District Judge along the lines of "this was such an obvious Law 101 call that we don't even need to identify who's authoring this since we all agree..."

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Joyce Vance's avatar

It certainly feels that way - not an issue that is complex, difficult, or particularly of interest for future cases

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Margo Howard's avatar

Anyone else feel like they’re going to law school? It’s great fun to attend the Joyce Vance Law School.

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Anne Tompkins's avatar

Great article! My favorite part was the reference at the end to Dr. King's quote: "We shall overcome because the arc of the moral universe is long but it bends towards justice." His speech, given at the National Cathedral on March 31, 1968, was entitled "Remaining Awake Through a Great Revolution." Thanks for remaining awake, Joyce. And keeping us awake too.

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Tutone's avatar

Good evening JV - I always appreciate the way you explain these legal procedures with clarity and thoughtfulness so that all of us can understand them. I was jumping up and down for joy today when I learned of the 11th Circuit’s ruling and it reinforced my belief that hope exists for our country and the Rule of Law.

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Diana-Sedona's avatar

Thank you!

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