Kansas secretary of state defies court order, won't register eligible voters

[turbinetree]

Source: Think Progress

“I think ‘immediately’ is kind of open to interpretation,” his office said.

KIRA LERNER JUN 20, 2018, 4:38 PM

Two days after a federal judge overturned his documentary proof-of-citizenship law and ordered him to register eligible voters, Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach is openly defying the court’s order.

According to the Topeka Capital Journal, Kobach’s elections director instructed county clerks to continue demanding proof-of-citizenship from anyone registering to vote until they receive written instruction otherwise. A spokeswoman for Kobach said his office is still reviewing the 118-page ruling, which clearly finds the law unconstitutional and orders Kobach to attend six hours of legal classes for violating rules of civil procedure.

Danedri Herbert, the spokesperson for Kobach, said the judge was not clear when she instructed the secretary of state to accept voter registration applications without a document like a passport or birth certificate.

“I think ‘immediately’ is kind of open to interpretation,” Herbert said.

Read more: https://thinkprogress.org/kobach-defies-court-voter-id-72f3279dd2a0/

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In Monday’s order, she took that discipline to a new level when she ordered him to attend additional continuing legal education classes.


I think she may find him in contempt again.................


November 2018 cannot get here fast enough

[Still In Wisconsin]

1. Lock him up. n/t

[turbinetree]

2. And throw away the key......................

Enough is Enough................

[benfranklin1776]

25. Damn right.

And given his brazen contempt for the rule of law, made especially more egregious given his public position, he’s a menace to society so I consider him a superpredator and thus worthy of 23 hour a day solitary confinement like the true threat to civilized democratic society that he is.

[DownriverDem]

29. For Sure

He should be thrown in jail. Too many RWNJs are pushing the envelope and need to be called on it.

[MuseRider]

4. Nahhhh, we will put him

in the governor's office. Just wait and see. I would like to think Kansans had learned their lesson but, nah.

[Bernardo de La Paz]

6. Especially if eligible voters are blocked. You can be sure those are mostly Democrats. . . . nt

[Still In Wisconsin]

14. Hey, I'm from Wisconsin, I get it.

We've elected a criminal Governor in our three most recent gubernatorial elections. Walker breaks the law? NO PROBLEM! The Republican statehouse will just change the law so whatever he/they did is legal!

[MuseRider]

17. Sorry, it really sucks

to be held by the lunatics doesn't it? We used to be a sensible state. Ah well, that little moniker has flown.

Good luck.

[beachbum bob]

3. Hope contempt of court and a few days in jail may convince...

Him...no bail..No getting out of jail. Be awesome.

[turbinetree]

7. I would like to see him with a bologna sandwich and orange coveralls on

this is not going to end well for him................he got slapped with one citation

[StevieM]

18. I am terrified that it will end with him in the White House someday. (eom)

[Bernardo de La Paz]

5. Rule of Law doesn't matter in the end to Fascists. They think the ends justify the means. . . nt

[turbinetree]

8. That's the main reason we need to get out and vote............

[Bernardo de La Paz]

9. Absolutely +1. . . . nt

[LiberalArkie]

10. I guess it depends on what your definition of 'immediately" is

I personally believe it means NOW. But some legalistic SOB;s might see things differently.

[Varaddem]

11. Maybe the federal judge

Can use the word immediately in a sentence To help him with the definition. I mean how quickly he should be in jail. And he should stay in for more than a few days considering that he showed distain for the bench

[Gothmog]

12. Idiot

Link to tweet

[Volaris]

23. The Judge is NOT going to be amused by this...

Not one little bit.
Hahahahahahah!

[Gothmog]

34. The coward backed down

Link to tweet

[DeminPennswoods]

37. Knew the judge was going to throw his

a$$ in jail.

[bluestarone]

13. TIRED as hell of these assholes NOT doing their job!!!!!!!!!!

Every fucking one of them think they're above the law of the land!!

[MiniMe]

15. LOCK HIM UP

[Rebl2]

16. Arrest and

LOCK HIM UP!

[StevieM]

19. This man wants to be president someday. He is even scarier than Trump is. (eom)

[MrsCoffee]

20. Lock all these mother fuckers up.

Let's all go out and make citizen's arrests!

I can't stand it anymore!#$#$@!

[progressoid]

21. Jesus fucking Christ.

They don't even pretend to follow the law anymore.

[MineralMan]

22. A little time in Leavenworth for contempt

might clarify his comprehension, I think. An indefinite time would be in order.

[mahatmakanejeeves]

24. That's not how this works.

You may find out that it means "U.S. Marshal, arrest this person and bring them before me immediately."

Link to tweet

Openly defying the federal judge who just schooled your sorry ass in a "go back to law school, dimwit" order is NOT a wise move.

Link to tweet

[noneof_theabove]

26. in my neck of the woods...

growing up my grand-dad often used "post haste".

That blow up the last 3 brains cell of a Rethug.

[DoctorJoJo]

27. Hey, They Don't Call This Cretin, KKKris KKKobach for Nothing!!

[czarjak]

28. Some things never change...

If ya can’t beat ‘em, cheat ‘em.

[csziggy]

31. Why doesn't Herbert look up the legal definition of "immediately"?

It's easy to do:

What is IMMEDIATELY?

“It is impossible to lay down any hard and fast rule as to what is the meaning of the word ‘immediately’ in all cases. The words ‘forthwith’ and ‘immediately ’ have the same meaning. They are stronger than the expression ‘within a reasonable time.’ and imply prompt, vigorous action, without any delay, and whether there has been such action is a question of fact, having regard to the circumstances of the particular case.” Cockburn, C. J., in Reg. v. Justices of Berkshire, 4 Q. B. Div. 471
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https://thelawdictionary.org/immediately/

[Gothmog]

32. Kobach has backed down and will obey ruling

Link to tweet

[Scurrilous]

33. K&R

[Gothmog]

35. Kobach has agreed to get the required CLE training

This amuses me http://www.kansas.com/news/politics-government/article213444484.html

On Monday, a federal judge struck down the state's proof of citizenship voter registration law in a ruling that excoriated Kobach’s conduct in court and ordered him to take additional legal classes. Kobach quickly promised to appeal; his office said the judge had reached an “extreme conclusion.”

He said he believes Judge Julie Robinson’s requirement of additional education is not necessary, though he will comply with it.

“I’m not familiar with any other judge doing such a thing,” Kobach said.

[Gothmog]

36. People are now able to register to vote

Link to tweet

[Codeine]

38. Aaaaaaugh!!! I fucking hate EVERYONE!

This whole goddamned country is being flushed down the fucking toilet. I can’t even react rationally to this constant stream of shit anymore — I’m just permanently enraged.

[lagomorph777]

39. Lock up any workers who obey his order

of course, after locking up POS Kobach first.