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Why did the Founders explicitly write Grand Juries into the Fifth Amendment?
Posted on 2/11/26 at 8:12 pm
Posted on 2/11/26 at 8:12 pm
Here’s the text:
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No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
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Posted on 2/11/26 at 8:16 pm to boosiebadazz
they didn't cover the bill of rights in law school?
Posted on 2/11/26 at 8:17 pm to Rebel
I don’t need the opinions of law professors. I need the opinions of liquor salesmen who style themselves as constitutional conservatives. So whatcha got?
This post was edited on 2/11/26 at 8:19 pm
Posted on 2/11/26 at 8:19 pm to boosiebadazz
Because the founding fathers didn’t trust central authority.
Posted on 2/11/26 at 8:20 pm to WeeWee
Especially when that central authority is wielded and embodied by one person making a decision to prosecute.
Posted on 2/11/26 at 8:22 pm to boosiebadazz
abuse of power concerns
Imagine a rogue prosecutor dragging enemies into criminal court on a whim
Imagine a rogue prosecutor dragging enemies into criminal court on a whim
Posted on 2/11/26 at 8:22 pm to boosiebadazz
You’d rather the Star Chamber?
Posted on 2/11/26 at 8:23 pm to boosiebadazz
quote:
Why did the Founders explicitly write Grand Juries into the Fifth Amendment?
A preliminary check on prosecutorial power.
Posted on 2/11/26 at 8:28 pm to boosiebadazz
The only DOJ that can’t indict a ham sandwhich
Posted on 2/11/26 at 8:30 pm to NIH
It doesn't help that the Marc Eliases of the Beltway are essentially training prospective jurors in the lawfare pathways of jury nullification...
Posted on 2/11/26 at 8:31 pm to NIH
I’ll accept these no true bills are in blue enclaves but I can’t help but wonder if that’s somewhat of a canary in a coal mine regarding a larger political shift like we saw in the recent Texas race.
Posted on 2/11/26 at 8:33 pm to boosiebadazz
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Especially when that central authority is wielded and embodied by one person making a decision to prosecute.
Like Merrick Garland?
Posted on 2/11/26 at 8:38 pm to KCT
Sure, he was a prosecutor. Did he have any cases declined by a grand jury?
Posted on 2/11/26 at 8:40 pm to boosiebadazz
Grand Juries have become weaponized against MAGA and anyone taking on the corrupt establishment.
There needs to be a change in venue where the empaneled are 90% Demrats.
A check and balance mechanism of a grand jury has been exploited and is being used against political opponents.
There needs to be a change in venue where the empaneled are 90% Demrats.
A check and balance mechanism of a grand jury has been exploited and is being used against political opponents.
Posted on 2/11/26 at 8:46 pm to boosiebadazz
Midterms will be ugly. No question about it.
Posted on 2/11/26 at 8:50 pm to BigTigerJoe
Why is it not prosecutors overreaching to charge?
Posted on 2/11/26 at 9:06 pm to boosiebadazz
They had no idea how dumb lawyers would get.
Posted on 2/11/26 at 9:07 pm to boosiebadazz
quote:
I don’t need the opinions of law professors. I need the opinions of liquor salesmen who style themselves as constitutional conservatives
Posted on 2/11/26 at 9:08 pm to the808bass
agreedPosted on 2/11/26 at 9:08 pm to boosiebadazz
quote:
Why is it not prosecutors overreaching to charge?
So, you weren't worried about this for 4 years but now you are?
Geez, I wonder what's different now?
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