Helping Individual with Serious Plaintiff Personal Injury Law Matters since 1993! - Maida Law Firm - Auto Accident Attorneys of Houston
8313 Southwest Freeway #102
Houston, TX 77074
Phone: (713) 785-9484
Web: https://maidalawfirm.net/
How Do I Receive Compensated for My Injuries After a Vehicle Accident?
If you've been harmed in an eighteen-wheeler crash or similar sort of trucking accident, you might be qualified to compensation for clinical costs, shed wages, lost future making capacity, discomfort and suffering and more. What you do quickly after a truck mishap can make the difference in between winning and shedding your instance. The amount of your prospective recovery may depend on taking the right steps after the truck mishap. Among the initial steps is obtaining the medical treatment you may require to deal with and document your injuries and clinical damages. A seasoned vehicle mishap lawyer can offer you with access to medical therapy at no out of pocket costs to you. You might additionally require to maintain any type of evidence both from the scene of the accident and additionally evidence in the possession of the trucking firm or its vehicle driver, such as vehicle driver's logs, employment documents, vehicle driver training plans and also treatments, etc. Your truck crash attorney will direct you through the process as well as make sure the proper actions are taken to secure as well as maximize your claim. If needed, a suit may be needed. You are made up for your damages when a winning settlement or decision is reached in your instance.
Call The Maida Law Practice. Auto Mishap Attorneys of Houston.
We Provide a Free Appointment. Call Today 713-785-9484. Hablamos español. Consultas gratis.
Maida Law Firm - Auto Accident Attorneys of Houston 8313 Southwest Freeway #102 Houston,TX,77074 (713) 785-9484 WEB: https://gmbp.in/ul/5ee3c87c50901 MAP: https://gmbp.in/ul/5ee3c8871b2c3 #Houston #Attorneys #Lawyers #PersonalInjury #AutoAccidents #TruckAccidents #HoustonLaw #Settlements #DUI
( Houston's A lot of Trusted Law practice for Vehicle Crash Settlements). Vehicle Mishap Attorney, Vehicle Accident Attorney, Houston Automobile Mishap Attorney, Car Accident Attorney, Auto Mishap Law Practice, Auto Mishap Settlement, Car Accident Settlement, Trucking Accident Lawyers, Truck Crash Attorneys, Trucking Lawsuit Settlements, Accident Lawyers, Personal Injury Lawyer, Personal Injury Lawsuit Settlements.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=kp&v=VK5zqTzZ6Hc https://maidalawfirm.net
What Are the Most Usual Sorts Of Log Truck Accident Cases?
Semi-trucks, buses, delivery vans, tractor-trailers and fuel... #logtruck #delivery #fuel #bus #vanRead More
What Are the Most Usual Sorts Of Log Truck Accident Cases?
Semi-trucks, buses, delivery vans, tractor-trailers and fuel trucks are amongst the most typical industrial cars associated with vehicle mishap claims. Parties that have actually been wounded as a result of an eighteen-wheeler crash will commonly sue and start a suit affirming that carelessness took place on the part of the truck motorist as well as/ or business as well as caused the crash and injuries.
Call The Maida Law Office. Vehicle Crash Attorneys of Houston.
We Offer a Free Assessment. Call Today 713-785-9484. Hablamos español. Consultas gratis.
Maida Law Firm - Auto Accident Attorneys of Houston 8313 Southwest Freeway #102 Houston,TX,77074 (713) 785-9484 WEB: https://gmbp.in/ul/5ee3c87c50901 MAP: https://gmbp.in/ul/5ee3c8871b2c3 #Houston #Attorneys #Lawyers #PersonalInjury #AutoAccidents #TruckAccidents #HoustonLaw #Settlements #DUI
( Houston's Most Trusted Law Firm for Automobile Mishap Settlements). Auto Crash Attorney, Cars And Truck Crash Attorney, Houston Auto Crash Attorney, Vehicle Crash Legal Representative, Automobile Crash Law Office, Auto Crash Settlement, Vehicle Accident Negotiation, Trucking Crash Attorney, Vehicle Accident Lawyer, Trucking Legal Action Settlements, Accident Attorney, Accident Lawyer, Personal Injury Legal Action Settlements.
(Houston's Most Trusted Law Firm for Car Accident Settlements)
#CarAccidentAttorney, #CarAccident Lawyer, Houston Auto Accident Attorney, Auto Accident Lawyer, Auto Accident Law Firm, Auto Accident Settlement, Car Accident Settlement, Trucking Accident Lawyers, Truck Accident Attorneys, Trucking Lawsuit Settlements, Personal Injury Lawyers, Personal Injury Attorneys, Personal Injury Lawsuit Settlements
http://youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=6EP02h75bnI https://maidalawfirm.net What Are The Laws Governing Truck Mishap Claims in Houston, Texas? Truck drivers as well as trucking business have a much 📈 💼 #thelaws #truckingbusiness #aswell #claims #governingRead More
What Are The Laws Governing Truck Mishap Claims in Houston, Texas?
Truck drivers as well as trucking business have a much higher requirement of treatment that they are anticipated to comply with than various other chauffeurs when traveling. Although the legislations governing vehicle accident insurance claims are very comparable to people who are driving autos, there are many state as well as federal guidelines that they need to adhere to. Truck chauffeurs and also trucking business should adhere to much stricter guidelines as well as safety methods. Vehicle chauffeurs are regulated by what is called the Federal Motor Provider Security Regulations. Having an experienced truck crash lawyer in your vehicle accident situation is crucial. Many vehicle crash legal representatives are not experienced in handling truck crash cases. In trucking mishaps, it is extremely vital to have a Houston truck mishap legal representative that understands exactly how to win these situations. The skilled vehicle accident lawyer understands what is anticipated of the trucking company drivers and also their companies and can discover if the trucking company might be in charge of hiring a dangerous vehicle motorist that created your trucking mishap.
Call The Maida Law Firm. Car Crash Attorneys of Houston.
We Offer a Free Examination. Call Today 713-785-9484. Hablamos español. Consultas gratis.
Maida Law Firm - Auto Accident Attorneys of Houston 8313 Southwest Freeway #102 Houston,TX,77074 (713) 785-9484 WEB: https://gmbp.in/ul/5ee3c87c50901 MAP: https://gmbp.in/ul/5ee3c8871b2c3 #Houston #Attorneys #Lawyers #PersonalInjury #AutoAccidents #TruckAccidents #HoustonLaw #Settlements #DUI
( Houston's A lot of Trusted Law Firm for Car Mishap Settlements). Automobile Mishap Lawyer, Cars And Truck Accident Legal Representative, Houston Vehicle Accident Lawyer, Auto Mishap Lawyer, Vehicle Accident Law Firm, Auto Accident Settlement, Vehicle Accident Negotiation, Trucking Accident Attorney, Vehicle Mishap Lawyer, Trucking Suit Settlements, Injury Lawyers, Injury Attorneys, Accident Claim Settlements.
(Houston's Most Trusted Law Firm for Car Accident Settlements)
#CarAccidentAttorney, #CarAccident Lawyer, Houston Auto Accident Attorney, Auto Accident Lawyer, Auto Accident Law Firm, Auto Accident Settlement, Car Accident Settlement, Trucking Accident Lawyers, Truck Accident Attorneys, Trucking Lawsuit Settlements, Personal Injury Lawyers, Personal Injury Attorneys, Personal Injury Lawsuit Settlements
http://blog.hmns.org/2020/04/april-star-blog/Venus remains high in the evening sky this month. Look in the west at dusk for the brightest thing there. Venus was at greatest elongation on March 24, meaning that Venus is as far from the Sun as it can possible get in our sky. What’s more, at this time of year the ecliptic—the apparent path […] #timeofyear #intheevening
http://blog.hmns.org/2020/04/april-star-blog/Venus remains high in the evening sky this month. Look in the west at dusk for the brightest thing there. Venus was at greatest elongation on March 24, meaning that Venus is as far from the Sun as it can possible get in our sky. What’s more, at this time of year the ecliptic—the apparent path […] #timeofyear #intheevening
“D.C. and Puerto Rico should be states. Pass it on.” With passage of the D.C. statehood bill in the House of Representatives last Friday, variations on this statement have been gaining traction as a liberal rallying cry. Because they are not states, neither D.C. nor Puerto Rico have voting representation in Congress. The votes of …
“D.C. and Puerto Rico should be states. Pass it on.”
With passage of the D.C. statehood bill in the House of Representatives last Friday, variations on this statement have been gaining traction as a liberal rallying cry. Because they are not states, neither D.C. nor Puerto Rico have voting representation in Congress. The votes of Puerto Rico’s 3.2 million citizens also do not count in U.S. presidential elections (thanks to a constitutional amendment, D.C. citizens have been able to vote for President since 1961). If Democrat-leaning D.C. and Puerto Rico were to become the 51st and 52nd states in the Union, that’d be a considerable boon for Democrats looking to reclaim control of the Senate and the Electoral College. Statehood proponents also make the point that all Americans “deserve” equal representation.
No matter how attractive these arguments might appear on the surface, the idea that Puerto Rico “deserves” to be a state, just the same as D.C., overlooks a critical difference between the two.
D.C. was established by the U.S. Constitution to serve as the nation’s capital in 1790. Puerto Rico was annexed by the United States in 1898 and has been subject to colonial rule ever since. While statehood may be appropriate for D.C., the same is not necessarily true for Puerto Rico.
The United States claimed Puerto Rico along with Guam, Cuba, and the Philippines as spoils of the Spanish American War. At that time, annexed territories on the continent were automatically placed on a “path to statehood.” The Constitution applied in full in these territories and their inhabitants were extended U.S citizenship and voting rights. Then, once territories were sufficiently “American” in character—meaning enough Native people had been exterminated or dispossessed and enough white people had settled there—the territories would be granted full statehood. Hawai’i, which was annexed the same year as Puerto Rico, but which already was home to a substantial class of white capitalists, was placed on the path to statehood the same as territories on the continent.
This political cartoon, published in 1898, celebrates the extension of American imperial domination across the continent and overseas, from the Philippines to Puerto Rico. In the bottom right, the cartoon contrasts the extent of American rule in 1898 with a smaller map of America as it existed in 1798. The caption reads “ten thousand miles from tip to tip.”
By contrast, from the moment the U.S. annexed Guam, the Philippines, Cuba, and Puerto Rico, statehood was out of the question. Racist conceptions of island peoples as inferior, savage, and strange foreclosed the possibility of statehood in the absence of white settler colonies. But white Americans did not want to move to these “primitive” islands. With statehood off the table, the question facing the United States became how to effectively maintain dominance over its strategically important new possessions without fully bringing them into the Union.
This political cartoon published in Puck magazine in 1899 showcases the American attitude toward its new territories. Uncle Sam addresses depictions of the Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico, and Cuba. In the background are an American Indian holding a book upside down, a Chinese boy at the door, and a Black boy cleaning a window. The original caption read: “School Begins. Uncle Sam (to his new class in Civilization): Now, children, you’ve got to learn these lessons whether you want to or not! But just take a look at the class ahead of you, and remember that, in a little while, you will feel as glad to be here as they are!”
Ultimately, America’s “imperial problem” was solved by the Supreme Court in a series of blatantly racist decisions known as the Insular Cases.
In 1901, in the leading Insular Case of Downes v. Bidwell, the Court considered the question of whether the Constitution’s requirement that all taxes and duties be uniform “throughout the United States” applies in Puerto Rico. The Court decisively answered that no, the taxation provision—and the Constitution more generally—does not apply in Puerto Rico. In the Court’s view, applying the Constitution in Puerto Rico would lead to an absurd result: It would mean that territorial inhabitants, whether “savage or civilized” would be “entitled to all the rights, privileges and immunities of citizens.” This could not be. Clearly, the “alien races” of the territories did not deserve the benefits of “Anglo-Saxon principles of government.”
Based on this racist logic, the Court went on to set out what has come to be known as the doctrine of territorial incorporation. In short, the doctrine provides that it is up to Congress to decide whether and to what extent the Constitution applies in territories. If Congress chooses to “incorporate” a territory, like Hawai’i, the Constitution automatically applies in full. But in unincorporated territories, like Puerto Rico and Guam, people do not enjoy Constitutional protections unless and until Congress chooses to extend them.
Twenty years later, the Court qualified that territorial inhabitants are entitled to certain “fundamental rights,” but what exactly this means remains uncertain. What is clear is that these “fundamental rights” are something less than those enshrined in the Bill of Rights. For example, territorial inhabitants likely do not enjoy 14th Amendment birthright citizenship. Puerto Ricans and Guamanians are citizens because Congress has given them this status legislatively. But the people of American Samoa, another U.S. territory, are not citizens because Congress has never extended them this status (and many American Samoans feel they are better for it). And, of course, territorial inhabitants do not have the right to voting representation in Congress or the right to vote for their commander in chief.
Grounded in racist notions, all of these restrictions are a product of the territories’ colonial status. In the words of the Supreme Court, unincorporated territories are “appurtenant,” “belonging to but not a part of” the United States.
To this day, the racist doctrine announced in Downes v. Bidwell and its progeny has been upheld and defended by the Supreme Court and every presidential administration (yes, even Obama) as an appropriate framework for administering the territories. It was on the basis of this racist doctrine that, in 2016, the Supreme Court held that territories, unlike states (and even Indian tribes) have no independent sovereignty. Rather, they are legally considered to be under the total dominion of the federal government.
This illustration by cartoonist Clifford Berryman appeared in the Washington Post on March 9, 1900. It comments on debates ongoing at the time concerning whether Puerto Rico should be governed by the U.S. Constitution. Ultimately, as the image suggests, the Supreme Court settled the debate by declaring that unless and until Congress chooses to incorporate the territories, the Constitution does not follow the flag there. Instead, the territories belong to but are not part of the United States.
The Court in Downes intimated that territories cannot be allowed to remain in this colonial limbo indefinitely. It would be a “violation of duty under the Constitution,” the Court explained, for the United States to “permanently hold territory which is not intended to be incorporated.” And yet, over 100 years later, this is precisely what the U.S. appears to be doing.
Though the Philippines and Cuba gained independence, Puerto Rico and Guam, along with the other inhabited territories—American Samoa (annexed 1901), the Virgin Islands (annexed 1921), and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (administered by the U.S. as part of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands from 1946 until it became an unincorporated territory in 1978)—continue to exist in their liminal, unincorporated space: Unable to exercise sovereignty yet unrepresented in the government of their colonizer. Exploited to assert American military and economic hegemony, yet largely outside the consciousness of the general American public. “Foreign in a domestic sense.”
These graphics depict the U.S. territories and dependencies. In the top image, Washington D.C. is crossed out because, unlike the other areas depicted, D.C. is within the ordinary U.S. Constitutional order. In addition to the five inhabited territories, also depicted are the uninhabited territories (Midway Islands, Navassa, Johnston Atoll, and Palmyra Atoll) as well as the Freely Associated States (the Marshall Islands, Palau, and the Federated States of Micronesia).
I’ll say it again. Puerto Rico is not like D.C. Puerto Rico is a colony.
The remedy to colonization is not statehood, but self-determination—the right to be free from alien domination. Recognized as a jus cogens norm of international law, self-determination is a prerequisite to the full enjoyment of all other human rights. Self-determination means allowing the people of Puerto Rico, and of each of the other territories, to decolonize as they see fit—whether by seeking statehood, independence, or some other status.
In no case should statehood be treated as the only just or appropriate outcome for the territories. Look at the fate of Hawai’i. Statehood was foisted on the Kingdom of Hawai’i against the majority will and in service of a white, capitalist oligarchy. To this day, the incorporation of Hawai’i into the Union makes pursuit of native Hawai’ian decolonization nearly impossible.
Claims that Puerto Rico “deserves” statehood ignores the reality that it is a U.S. colony and that Puerto Ricans did not ask to be a “part” of this country (empire) in the first place. And using Puerto Rico as a political chip to be cashed in for more democratic votes—particularly without understanding the territory’s status—is more of the same colonial violence. Puerto Rico should not be made into a state in service of an American political party, or even in service of American democracy. If Puerto Rico becomes a state, it should be because Puerto Ricans say so.
In this moment, when the movement to dismantle systemic injustice seems to be at a zenith, perhaps we should try a new rallying cry:
“Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands should be liberated from colonial rule. Pass it on.”
By: Autumn Bordner Title: D.C. and Puerto Rico are not the same. Sourced From: legal-planet.org/2020/06/29/dc-and-puerto-rico-are-not-the-same/ Published Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2020 16:00:32 +0000
Maida Law Firm - Auto Accident Attorneys of Houston
(Houston's Most Trusted Law Firm for Car Accident Settlements)
#CarAccidentAttorney, #CarAccident Lawyer, Houston Auto Accident Attorney, Auto Accident Lawyer, Auto Accident Law Firm, Auto Accident Settlement, Car Accident Settlement, Trucking Accident Lawyers, Truck Accident Attorneys, Trucking Lawsuit Settlements, Personal Injury Lawyers, Personal Injury Attorneys, Personal Injury Lawsuit Settlements
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBdZMDR2XjcModern yet timeless. Intense yet safe. Unique yet recognisable.
Standing apart from the crowd since 1965 - the new 911 Targa maintains its independent spirit and cult design, while continuing to forge its own path. Here’s to a popular individualist […] #thecrowd #independentspirit
Modern yet timeless. Intense yet safe. Unique yet recognisable.
Standing apart from the crowd since 1965 - the new 911 Targa maintains its independent spirit and cult design, while continuing to forge its own path. Here’s to a popular individualist that attracts admiring glances, whatever the weather.
#TimelessMachine #TargaPointOfView
__
911 Targa 4: Fuel consumption combined: 9,8 l/100 km; CO2 emissions: 223 g/km.
911 Targa 4S: Fuel consumption combined: 9,9 l/100 km; CO2 emissions: 227 g/km.
Follow Porsche on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/porsche/
Like Porsche on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/porsche/
Subscribe to Porsche on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/porsche
Visit the Porsche Website: https://Porsche.com
*Weitere Informationen zum offiziellen Kraftstoffverbrauch und den offiziellen spezifischen CO2-Emissionen neuer Personenkraftwagen können dem 'Leitfaden über den Kraftstoffverbrauch, die CO2-Emissionen und den Stromverbrauch neuer Personenkraftwagen' entnommen werden, der an allen Verkaufsstellen und bei und bei der Deutschen Automobil Treuhand GmbH unter http://www.dat.de/?sf118523178=1 unentgeltlich erhältlich ist
By: Porsche Title: The new Porsche 911 Targa Sourced From: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBdZMDR2Xjc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=kp&v=VK5zqTzZ6Hc https://maidalawfirm.net
What Are one of the most Typical Sorts Of Semi-Truck Crash Situations?
Semi-trucks, buses, delivery vans,... #delivery #situations #semitruck #bus #semitrucksRead More
What Are one of the most Typical Sorts Of Semi-Truck Crash Situations?
Semi-trucks, buses, delivery vans, tractor-trailers and fuel vehicles are among the most common business cars associated with vehicle crash legal actions. Celebrations that have actually been harmed as a result of a big rig accident will certainly typically file a claim and begin a suit alleging that negligence occurred for the vehicle vehicle driver and also/ or firm and also caused the crash and also injuries.
Call The Maida Law Practice. Car Accident Lawyer of Houston.
We Offer a Free Assessment. Call Today 713-785-9484. Hablamos español. Consultas gratis.
Maida Law Firm - Auto Accident Attorneys of Houston 8313 Southwest Freeway #102 Houston,TX,77074 (713) 785-9484 WEB: https://gmbp.in/ul/5ee3c87c50901 MAP: https://gmbp.in/ul/5ee3c8871b2c3 #Houston #Attorneys #Lawyers #PersonalInjury #AutoAccidents #TruckAccidents #HoustonLaw #Settlements #DUI
( Houston's The majority of Trusted Law practice for Vehicle Crash Settlements). Automobile Crash Attorney, Car Crash Legal Representative, Houston Auto Accident Attorney, Vehicle Mishap Lawyer, Automobile Mishap Law Office, Car Crash Negotiation, Car Accident Negotiation, Trucking Accident Attorney, Vehicle Crash Lawyer, Trucking Lawsuit Settlements, Personal Injury Lawyers, Accident Attorneys, Accident Lawsuit Settlements.
(Houston's Most Trusted Law Firm for Car Accident Settlements)
#CarAccidentAttorney, #CarAccident Lawyer, Houston Auto Accident Attorney, Auto Accident Lawyer, Auto Accident Law Firm, Auto Accident Settlement, Car Accident Settlement, Trucking Accident Lawyers, Truck Accident Attorneys, Trucking Lawsuit Settlements, Personal Injury Lawyers, Personal Injury Attorneys, Personal Injury Lawsuit Settlements
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=6EP02h75bnI https://maidalawfirm.net
What Are The Rules Governing 18 Wheel Trucks Accident Claims in Houston, Texas?
Vehicle drivers as well as trucking... #therules #aswell #wheel #trucking #governingRead More
What Are The Rules Governing 18 Wheel Trucks Accident Claims in Houston, Texas?
Vehicle drivers as well as trucking business have a much greater standard of treatment that they are expected to adhere to than other drivers when driving. Although the legislations controling vehicle crash insurance claims are really comparable to people who are driving automobiles, there are numerous state and also federal standards that they need to comply with. Truck drivers and trucking companies have to follow much stricter guidelines as well as security methods. Vehicle motorists are controlled by what is called the Federal Electric motor Carrier Safety Rules. Having a seasoned vehicle mishap legal representative in your vehicle crash case is critical. Several vehicle mishap attorneys are not experienced in handling truck mishap cases. In trucking accidents, it is really vital to have a Houston vehicle crash lawyer who recognizes exactly how to win these cases. The experienced vehicle mishap legal representative recognizes what is expected of the trucking business motorists and also their companies and can discover if the trucking business might be responsible for employing a risky truck motorist that caused your trucking crash.
Call The Maida Law Practice. Car Mishap Lawyer of Houston.
We Provide a Free Assessment. Call Today 713-785-9484. Hablamos español. Consultas gratis.
Maida Law Firm - Auto Accident Attorneys of Houston 8313 Southwest Freeway #102 Houston,TX,77074 (713) 785-9484 WEB: https://gmbp.in/ul/5ee3c87c50901 MAP: https://gmbp.in/ul/5ee3c8871b2c3 #Houston #Attorneys #Lawyers #PersonalInjury #AutoAccidents #TruckAccidents #HoustonLaw #Settlements #DUI
( Houston's Most Trusted Law practice for Automobile Mishap Settlements). Automobile Mishap Lawyer, Vehicle Mishap Legal Representative, Houston Car Mishap Attorney, Automobile Accident Legal Representative, Auto Crash Law Firm, Auto Crash Settlement, Auto Accident Settlement, Trucking Mishap Attorney, Truck Mishap Attorneys, Trucking Suit Settlements, Personal Injury Lawyers, Personal Injury Attorneys, Injury Lawsuit Settlements.
(Houston's Most Trusted Law Firm for Car Accident Settlements)
#CarAccidentAttorney, #CarAccident Lawyer, Houston Auto Accident Attorney, Auto Accident Lawyer, Auto Accident Law Firm, Auto Accident Settlement, Car Accident Settlement, Trucking Accident Lawyers, Truck Accident Attorneys, Trucking Lawsuit Settlements, Personal Injury Lawyers, Personal Injury Attorneys, Personal Injury Lawsuit Settlements
http://blog.hmns.org/2020/04/hmnsathome-meet-the-collections-team/HMNS staff working from home. On what? Science. Naturally. As you may have seen on our social media pages, in the interest of the safety of both visitors and staff, the Houston Museum of Natural science has had to temporarily close its doors. So what is a Museum Collections Department to do during a time […] #socialmedia #workingfromhome
http://blog.hmns.org/2020/04/hmnsathome-meet-the-collections-team/HMNS staff working from home. On what? Science. Naturally. As you may have seen on our social media pages, in the interest of the safety of both visitors and staff, the Houston Museum of Natural science has had to temporarily close its doors. So what is a Museum Collections Department to do during a time […] #socialmedia #workingfromhome
Late last week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit struck down the Trump Administration’s attempted diversion of $2.5 billion in federal funds Congress had appropriated for the Department of Defense. The Trump Administration did so in order to finance President Trump’s proposed, controversial border wall at a level Congress had expressly declined …
#borderwall #lastweekPresident Trump at Border Wall in Yuma, AZ (June 2020) photo: voanews.com
Late last week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit struck down the Trump Administration’s attempted diversion of $2.5 billion in federal funds Congress had appropriated for the Department of Defense. The Trump Administration did so in order to finance President Trump’s proposed, controversial border wall at a level Congress had expressly declined to approve. That diversion, ruled the appellate court, violates the Appropriations Clause of the U.S. Constitution and is therefore invalid.
The Court of Appeals decisions are the latest chapter in a long-running political and legal battle involving all three branches of the federal government. The litigation seems destined ultimately to be resolved by the U.S. Supreme Court.
The origins of the Sierra Club and State of California litigation date back to 18 months ago and can be briefly summarized as follows:
In late 2018, President Trump asked Congress to appropriate over $7 billion to underwrite his 2016 campaign pledge to build a 400-mile wall along the U.S.-Mexican border designed to reduce illegal immigration;
In February 2019, Congress declined to fund anywhere near the full amount sought by the Trump Administration, instead appropriating $1.4 billion for that purpose.
Declaring himself “not happy” with the $1.4 billion appropriation, President Trump a day later declared a national emergency to address what he deemed to be an immigration crisis. Relying on that declaration, Trump announced plans to divert $2.5 billion in previously-appropriated Department of Defense program funds, and an additional $3.6 billion in congressionally-approved Pentagon construction funds–thus assembling the full requested level of funding for border wall construction that Congress had expressly refused to authorize.
Numerous private and public parties including environmental organizations, states and the U.S. House of Representatives immediately responded by filing a flurry of lawsuits against the Trump Administration, challenging the legality of the Administration’s attempted diversion of the congressionally-appropriated DOD funds on separation-of-powers grounds. In California, a coalition of environmental organizations including the Sierra Club and a group of 20 “blue” states led by California launched parallel lawsuits against the Trump Administration, arguing that the $2.5 billion in diverted Pentagon program funds was unconstitutional.
In early July 2019, a federal district court judge agreed that the attempted diversion of those DOD funds was illegal, and issued an injunction barring the Trump Administration’s use of the $2.5 billion for border wall construction. The Trump Administration immediately appealed the cases to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Courthouse, San Francisco, CA
Fast forward to last week, when the Ninth Circuit issued its parallel decisions on the merits in the Sierra Club and State of California cases. The Court of Appeals panel upheld the district court ruling that the Trump Administration’s unilateral diversion of the $2.5 billion was unconstitutional. Writing for the panel’s 2-1 majority, Chief Circuit Judge Sidney Thomas stressed that “the straightforward and explicit command” of the Constitution’s Appropriations Clause “means simply that no money can be paid out of the [U.S.] Treasury unless it has been appropriated by an act of Congress.” The Appropriations Clause, noted Chief Judge Thomas, is a key component of separation of powers principles embedded in the Constitution. Reviewing Congress’ February 2019 DOD appropriations legislation, the Court of Appeals concluded the Trump Administration’s attempted diversion of DOD funds for border wall construction was unconstitutional:
The Executive Branch lacked independent constitutional authority to authorize the transfer of funds. These funds were appropriated for other purposes, and the transfer amounted to drawing funds from the Treasury without authorization by statute and thus violating the Appropriations Clause.
So what happens now?
The Trump Administration will undoubtedly seek U.S. Supreme Court review of the adverse Ninth Circuit rulings in the Sierra Club and State of California cases. And it may very well be successful in that effort. That’s because, in a separate case challenging the Administration’s related diversion of $3.6 billion in appropriated DOD construction funds, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in January 2020 lifted a district court injunction that had barred the use of those funds for border wall purposes. So there now exists a split between the Fifth and Ninth Circuits. Circuit splits are the most common reason the Supreme Court grants review. And the justices already signaled their interest in the Ninth Circuit cases last summer, when they lifted the earlier district court injunction barring diversion of the $2.5 billion in DOD program funds.
Meanwhile, the Trump Administration will doubtless continue spending the $2.5 billion in contested DOD appropriated funds in an effort to fulfill its longstanding campaign pledge to build 400 miles of new border wall before the November 2020 general election. That’s because the Supreme Court’s July 2019 order expressly permits the Trump Administration to do just that until the case is finally concluded either in the Ninth Circuit or (more likely) in the Supreme Court.
Finally, of course, the future course of this litigation could–and likely will–change dramatically if President Trump loses his reelection bid in November and Joe Biden becomes president in January 2021.
By: Richard Frank Title: Trump’s Border Wall, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and Separation of Powers Sourced From: legal-planet.org/2020/06/28/trumps-border-wall-the-ninth-circuit-court-of-appeals-and-separation-of-powers/ Published Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2020 05:29:34 +0000
Maida Law Firm - Auto Accident Attorneys of Houston
(Houston's Most Trusted Law Firm for Car Accident Settlements)
#CarAccidentAttorney, #CarAccident Lawyer, Houston Auto Accident Attorney, Auto Accident Lawyer, Auto Accident Law Firm, Auto Accident Settlement, Car Accident Settlement, Trucking Accident Lawyers, Truck Accident Attorneys, Trucking Lawsuit Settlements, Personal Injury Lawyers, Personal Injury Attorneys, Personal Injury Lawsuit Settlements
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmMLsKdOz9IWorld premiere for an iconic model: The latest generation of the Porsche 911 Targa makes its debut in the virtual world. Product line director Frank-Steffen Walliser shows what the new 911 Targa has in store: Design, innovations, colors, connectivity […] #worldpremiere #virtualworld
World premiere for an iconic model: The latest generation of the Porsche 911 Targa makes its debut in the virtual world. Product line director Frank-Steffen Walliser shows what the new 911 Targa has in store: Design, innovations, colors, connectivity—and the legendary Targa roof. Plenty to whet the appetite for the first real-life encounter with the open-air Porsche…
__
911 Targa 4S: Fuel consumption combined: 9,9 l/100 km; CO2 emissions: 227 g/km.
Follow Porsche on Instagram: https://porsche.click/2R1FOPM
Like Porsche on Facebook: https://porsche.click/3dFSRQs
Subscribe to Porsche on YouTube: https://porsche.click/2WWDxZZ
Visit the Porsche Website: https://porsche.click/2yprQAR
*Weitere Informationen zum offiziellen Kraftstoffverbrauch und den offiziellen spezifischen CO2-Emissionen neuer Personenkraftwagen können dem 'Leitfaden über den Kraftstoffverbrauch, die CO2-Emissionen und den Stromverbrauch neuer Personenkraftwagen' entnommen werden, der an allen Verkaufsstellen und bei und bei der Deutschen Automobil Treuhand GmbH unter http://www.dat.de/?sf118523178=1 unentgeltlich erhältlich ist.
By: Porsche Title: Virtual world premiere: The new Porsche 911 Targa Sourced From: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmMLsKdOz9I
http://youtube.com/watch?feature=kp&v=VK5zqTzZ6Hc https://maidalawfirm.net
What Are the Most Usual Sorts Of Semi-Truck Accident Cases?
Semi-trucks, buses, delivery vans, tractor-trailers and also... #delivery #semitruck #ana #bus #semitruckaccidentRead More
What Are the Most Usual Sorts Of Semi-Truck Accident Cases?
Semi-trucks, buses, delivery vans, tractor-trailers and also gas trucks are amongst one of the most common industrial vehicles associated with truck crash suits. Parties that have been harmed as an outcome of an eighteen-wheeler collision will usually sue and start a suit alleging that negligence happened on the part of the truck driver and/ or firm as well as triggered the crash as well as injuries.
Call The Maida Law Office. Car Accident Attorneys of Houston.
We Offer a Free Consultation. Call Today 713-785-9484. Hablamos español. Consultas gratis.
Maida Law Firm - Auto Accident Attorneys of Houston 8313 Southwest Freeway #102 Houston,TX,77074 (713) 785-9484 WEB: https://gmbp.in/ul/5ee3c87c50901 MAP: https://gmbp.in/ul/5ee3c8871b2c3 #Houston #Attorneys #Lawyers #PersonalInjury #AutoAccidents #TruckAccidents #HoustonLaw #Settlements #DUI
( Houston's A lot of Trusted Law practice for Cars And Truck Accident Settlements). Automobile Crash Attorney, Auto Crash Legal Representative, Houston Vehicle Mishap Attorney, Automobile Crash Legal Representative, Vehicle Mishap Law Practice, Car Crash Negotiation, Vehicle Accident Negotiation, Trucking Mishap Lawyers, Truck Accident Lawyer, Trucking Lawsuit Settlements, Personal Injury Attorney, Accident Lawyer, Injury Claim Settlements.
(Houston's Most Trusted Law Firm for Car Accident Settlements)
#CarAccidentAttorney, #CarAccident Lawyer, Houston Auto Accident Attorney, Auto Accident Lawyer, Auto Accident Law Firm, Auto Accident Settlement, Car Accident Settlement, Trucking Accident Lawyers, Truck Accident Attorneys, Trucking Lawsuit Settlements, Personal Injury Lawyers, Personal Injury Attorneys, Personal Injury Lawsuit Settlements
http://youtube.com/watch?v=6EP02h75bnI https://maidalawfirm.net What Are The Rules Governing Vehicle Crash Claims in Houston, Texas? Vehicle vehicle drivers and also trucking business... 💸 #vehiclecrash #therules #truckingbusiness #drivers #governingRead More
What Are The Rules Governing Vehicle Crash Claims in Houston, Texas?
Vehicle vehicle drivers and also trucking business have a much greater requirement of treatment that they are expected to comply with than various other chauffeurs when driving. Although the laws controling truck accident cases are really similar to individuals who are driving automobiles, there are many state and federal guidelines that they have to adhere to. Vehicle vehicle drivers and trucking companies have to follow much stricter guidelines as well as safety protocols. Vehicle vehicle drivers are regulated by what is called the Federal Electric motor Provider Safety Laws. Having an experienced vehicle crash lawyer in your vehicle accident instance is critical. Numerous car crash legal representatives are not experienced in dealing with truck crash instances. In trucking mishaps, it is extremely essential to have a Houston truck crash legal representative who recognizes just how to win these instances. The knowledgeable truck crash attorney understands what is anticipated of the trucking firm motorists and their employers and can learn if the trucking company might be accountable for employing a dangerous truck motorist who triggered your trucking mishap.
Call The Maida Law Firm. Auto Mishap Attorneys of Houston.
We Offer a Free Consultation. Call Today 713-785-9484. Hablamos español. Consultas gratis.
Maida Law Firm - Auto Accident Attorneys of Houston 8313 Southwest Freeway #102 Houston,TX,77074 (713) 785-9484 WEB: https://gmbp.in/ul/5ee3c87c50901 MAP: https://gmbp.in/ul/5ee3c8871b2c3 #Houston #Attorneys #Lawyers #PersonalInjury #AutoAccidents #TruckAccidents #HoustonLaw #Settlements #DUI
( Houston's A lot of Trusted Law Firm for Vehicle Crash Settlements). Vehicle Accident Lawyer, Automobile Mishap Lawyer, Houston Automobile Crash Attorney, Vehicle Mishap Attorney, Vehicle Crash Law Practice, Automobile Mishap Settlement, Vehicle Accident Settlement, Trucking Mishap Lawyers, Truck Accident Lawyer, Trucking Claim Settlements, Personal Injury Attorney, Accident Lawyer, Accident Legal Action Settlements.
(Houston's Most Trusted Law Firm for Car Accident Settlements)
#CarAccidentAttorney, #CarAccident Lawyer, Houston Auto Accident Attorney, Auto Accident Lawyer, Auto Accident Law Firm, Auto Accident Settlement, Car Accident Settlement, Trucking Accident Lawyers, Truck Accident Attorneys, Trucking Lawsuit Settlements, Personal Injury Lawyers, Personal Injury Attorneys, Personal Injury Lawsuit Settlements
“D.C. and Puerto Rico should be states. Pass it on.” With passage of the D.C. statehood bill in the House of Representatives last Friday, variations on this statement have been gaining traction as a liberal rallying cry. Because they are not states, neither D.C. nor Puerto Rico have voting representation in Congress. The votes of … ![](https://legal-planet.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/10kMiles-1024x736.jpeg "Artist's signature not legible; attributed to "Philadelphia Press" / Public domain")
Late last week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit struck down the Trump Administration’s attempted diversion of $2.5 billion in federal funds Congress had appropriated for the Department of Defense. The Trump Administration did so in order to finance President Trump’s proposed, controversial border wall at a level Congress had expressly declined … 
