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It's called a bill of attainder and it's prohibited by the Constitution. Courts have said this also applies to executive orders though it's not as crystal clear
by cosmicgadget 1y ago
It's called a bill of attainder and it's prohibited by the Constitution. Courts have said this also applies to executive orders though it's not as crystal clear.
He's already done this to the Associated Press for ignoring his stupid Gulf of Mexico rename as well as to several law firms for representing democrats.
- hdhxgsc 1y agoBill of attainder is a legislative action. Doesn’t apply to the executive branch.
- NewJazz 1y agoThe commenter literally stated that it has been applied to executive orders by courts
- mbs159 1y ago> it's prohibited by the Constitution Even if it is illegal, does not mean that anybody will actually do anything about it beside challenging the administration in court and giving them a slap on the wrist at best.