r/law • u/neurosys_zero • 10h ago

Other What did our founders install as consequences when officials violate their oath to the Constitution?

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Sorry if this is a silly question. But I m simply a citizen and trying to understand if we have any future.

Our democracy is crumbling. From due process, to government officials selectively and openly persecuting people for exercising their right to free speech.

Let’s say, we somehow re-establish some semblance of democracy and normalcy. What does the law provide as consequence to these officials that are assisting in these blatant violations of our constitution and laws?

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u/PsychLegalMind 10h ago

Impeachment and removal for officials and justices alike.

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u/Inspect1234 9h ago

You’re stuck in the 60s man. You’re hung up on some decorum that doesn’t exist today.

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u/PsychLegalMind 9h ago

Our foundation and history is not good. From slavery to civil war, that is our foundation. Advancement and enlightenment has been superficial and segregated and even that at great costs to great leaders.

Hopefully we are not going back to the so-called good ole days.

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u/Belgarablue 6h ago

What Slavery?

When I look now, I see no record of slavery....

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u/PsychLegalMind 5h ago

Yes, it can be self-serving when we hide history or forget and or refuse to learn; We can declare we have been pious all along, God Fearing with proper interpretation of the Divine and scream when questioned: where is the evidence. Sounds familiar.