A leading House Democrat is preparing a constitutional amendment in response to the Supreme Court’s landmark immunity ruling. Rep.

Rep. Joseph Morelle of New York, the top Democrat on the House Administration Committee, sent a letter to colleagues informing them of his intent to file the resolution, which would kickstart what’s traditionally a cumbersome amendment process.

“This amendment will do what SCOTUS failed to do — prioritize our democracy,” Morelle said in a statement to AP.

  • @[email protected]
    14•6 months ago

    A letter informing his fellow legislators of the tangible action he’s undertaking. The letter is a supplement to that tangible action, which helps empower it. What more do you want?

    • @asteriskeverything
      3•6 months ago

      Ikr I am doubting my understanding of what I read. He is trying to add a new amendment to the constitution! That’s pretty neat. I don’t know my history well enough to know if this is uncommon but it is a new experience for me, so I also really appreciate that.

      Instead of being like… bigoted shit.

      • @[email protected]
        5•6 months ago

        Yeah part of being an effective legislator is drumming up support for your legislation, which is exactly what this looks like. When your job is literally writing policy into reality, “strongly worded letter” can be anything from a hollow complaint to legally actionable constitutional law.

        • @asteriskeverything
          2•5 months ago

          I like you. An upvote isn’t enough. Thanks for saying important points I never see and we need more of. For saying something that is clearly your own formed opinion and not parroting what figurehead or social media bubble is saying