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“The First Amendment Does Not Apply”: A Response To The Letter Of Scholars In Rejecting Trump Arguments Under The First Amendment

JonathanTurley

Since there is not even a requirement that a high crime and misdemeanor be an actual crime, few argue that there is a categorical bar on the use of speech for the basis of impeachment under the First Amendment. 6 th constitutes actual incitement to insurrection. Ohio which are ultimately First Amendment cases.

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No, Justice Thomas Did Not Commit an Impeachable Offense

JonathanTurley

.” In modern American politics, it often seems like the only tool is impeachment and every controversy instantly becomes a high crime and misdemeanor. Others demanded the impeachment of Attorney General Bill Barr and cabinet members. Bush’s victory over Democratic challenger John Kerry in the state of Ohio. Sound familiar?