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Rule of law doesn't mean written law. A written law can be against the rule of law. Conversely, something might not be against the law but violate the rule of l
by dalmo3 2y ago
Rule of law doesn't mean written law. A written law can be against the rule of law. Conversely, something might not be against the law but violate the rule of law.
> "the mechanism, process, institution, practice, or norm that supports the equality of all citizens before the law, secures a nonarbitrary form of government, and more generally prevents the arbitrary use of power."
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rule_of_law https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rule_of_law
- mikedelfino 2y agoDoesn't that quote support the judge's position, though? X is being treated just like all other citizens. The page you linked also states "no one is above the law," so I'm sincerely not sure who we're talking about here.