MSNBC The Last Word With Lawrence ODonnell June 4, 2024 08:05:00
Allegations in the indictment concern unquestionably political activity, and thus if not covered by supremacy clause immunity the charges would be barred by therg first amendment. however, the defendant does not cite or even acknowledge the hatch act, the federal statute that expressly forbids such political activity for executive branch employees acting or appearing to act under their official authority. having admitted that all of his pertinentll activity is politic, the defendant has acknowledged that all of the activity falls outside the scope of his duties and his color of office because ...
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