There is much speculation as to the significance of the search of the offices and hotel room of President Trump’s lawyer, Michael Cohen. To obtain a search warrant, prosecutors must demonstrate to a judge that they have probable cause to believe that the premises to be searched contain evidence of crime. They must also specify the area to be searched, the items to be seized and, in searches of computers, the word searches to be used.
At least that’s the constitutional requirement in theory, especially where the Sixth Amendment right to counsel is involved, in addition to the general Fourth Amendment right against unreasonable searches. Yet, in practice, judges often give the FBI considerable latitude, relying on the “firewalls” and “taint teams” they set up to protect the subject of the search from violation of his or her constitutional rights.
I guess they do not like President Trump and really do not care about legalities.
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DeleteThese are Gestapo tactics. How they became legal in the United States is bewildering. This sets an extremely dangerous precedent going forward.
ReplyDeleteAgreed, needless to say...........:)
DeleteI am reminded of the video snippet from "A Man for all Seasons":
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They will raze the Rule of Law to GET TRUMP. And then are delusional enough to think they can reverse that destruction in their favor.
Thanks.
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