“Justice too long delayed is justice denied.” — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
When he wrote those words in his Letter from Birmingham Jail in 1963, King was referring to a very different context from yesterday’s Supreme Court announcement that it will take up the issue of presidential immunity — eventually.
In this case, what is at stake is not whether the defendant — Donald Trump — will get his measure of justice but whether we the people will get ours.
That’s because the leisurely pace at which the court is proceeding with this case almost certainly means it will not be able to go to trial until after this November’s election.
And that is unacceptable.
Because if Trump should win that election, this opportunity to adjudicate his role in the Jan. 6th insurrection will never come to be. And our democracy will suffer irreparable harm.
Given that regrettable prospect, I’ve come up with a new truism:
“Accountability too long delayed is accountability denied.”
HEADLINES:
Worries about political extremism or threats to democracy have emerged as a top concern for voters and an issue where Biden has a slight advantage over Trump ahead of the November election, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll showed. (Reuters)
McConnell will step down as the Senate Republican leader in November after a record run in the job (AP)
Supreme Court to decide Trump immunity claim, further delaying election subversion trial (CNN)
Judge won’t delay Trump financial penalty but lets sons temporarily remain atop company (WP)
No matter how much Trump rails against the courts. He still needs to figure out what to do about the judgments against him while he appeals them. And at this point, he doesn’t appear to have the cash on hand. [HuffPost]
Illinois judge kicks Trump off primary ballot (BBC)
In testimony, Hunter Biden calls GOP impeachment inquiry a 'charade' based on 'MAGA-motivated conspiracies' (NBC)
US Congress leaders work toward spending deal to avert Saturday government shutdowns (Reuters)
Schumer: Negotiators ‘very close’ to deal to avoid shutdown (The Hill)
The Government Really Is Spying On You — And It’s Legal (Politico)
U.S. wants Israeli written assurances on using U.S. weapons in Gaza by mid-March (Axios)
China Deals Major Blow to Russia with Payments Ban (Newsweek)
'Devastating' Texas wildfires spark disaster declaration, nuclear plant partial evacuation (ABC)
Lead-Tainted Applesauce Sailed Through Gaps in Food-Safety System (NYT)
Kellogg CEO under fire for suggesting cereal as a money-saving dinner (WP)
Our ancient animal ancestors had tails. Why don't we? (AP)
How the Media Industry Keeps Losing the Future (NYT)
Some Intelligent Civilizations Will Be Trapped on their Worlds (Universe Today)
The future of AI video is here, super weird flaws and all (WP)
Google CEO says Gemini AI diversity errors are ‘completely unacceptable’ (Verge)
Elon Musk is going to war with Google (Business Insider)
Apple is halting its highly secretive electric car project. Staff were told yesterday that “Project Titan” is winding down so they can focus on artificial intelligence efforts. (WP)
Woman Passed Out In Hot Yoga Class Must Have Achieved Nirvana (The Onion)
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