MD and District AG Lack Standing

[GURPS]

Appeals Court Orders Dismissal Of Emoluments Lawsuit Against Trump

A constitutional challenge to President Trump's continued ownership of his businesses has been ordered dismissed by a federal appeals court.

The case was brought by the attorneys general of Washington, D.C., and Maryland, arguing that Trump had violated the domestic and foreign emoluments emoluments clauses of the U.S. Constitution by accepting money from state and foreign governments via his hotel and business empire.

A three-judge panel at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit ruled unanimously that the attorneys general did not have the standing to bring the lawsuit.
Judge Paul Niemeyer wrote in the opinion: "The District and Maryland's interest in enforcing the Emoluments Clauses is so attenuated and abstract that their prosecution of this case readily provokes the question of whether this action against the President is an appropriate use of the courts, which were created to resolve real cases and controversies between the parties."

 

[stgislander]

I'm sure Frosh will appeal to the entire 4th Circuit.

 

[Hijinx]

Only in a Democrap ruled State could a little prick like Frosh be Attorney general.

 

[GURPS]

Federal appeals court throws out emoluments clause lawsuit involving Trump hotel


The appeals court rejected the attorneys generals' argument that Trump's hotel diverted business from similar properties in their jurisdictions.

"There is a distinct possibility — which was completely ignored by the District and Maryland, as well as by the district court — that certain government officials might avoid patronizing the hotel because of the president’s association with it," Niemeyer wrote.

"Even if government officials were patronizing the hotel to curry the president's favor, there is no reason to conclude that they would cease doing so were the president enjoined from receiving income from the hotel. After all, the hotel would still be publicly associated with the president, would still bear his name and would still financially benefit members of his family," he added.

Trump quickly celebrated Wednesday's ruling and appeared to embrace the court's suggestion that the presidency could hurt Trump's businesses.

"Word just out that I won a big part of the Deep State and Democrat induced Witch Hunt," Trump wrote on Twitter. "Unanimous decision in my favor from The United States Court of Appeals For The Fourth Circuit on the ridiculous Emoluments Case. I don't make money, but lose a fortune for the honor of ....serving and doing a great job as your President (including accepting Zero salary!)."

 

[BOP]

Appeals Court Orders Dismissal Of Emoluments Lawsuit Against Trump

A constitutional challenge to President Trump's continued ownership of his businesses has been ordered dismissed by a federal appeals court.

The case was brought by the attorneys general of Washington, D.C., and Maryland, arguing that Trump had violated the domestic and foreign emoluments emoluments clauses of the U.S. Constitution by accepting money from state and foreign governments via his hotel and business empire.

A three-judge panel at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit ruled unanimously that the attorneys general did not have the standing to bring the lawsuit.
Judge Paul Niemeyer wrote in the opinion: "The District and Maryland's interest in enforcing the Emoluments Clauses is so attenuated and abstract that their prosecution of this case readily provokes the question of whether this action against the President is an appropriate use of the courts, which were created to resolve real cases and controversies between the parties."

Dayum! That's gonna leave a mark!