Why is this guy allowed to do this? This guy is just getting ready to do the same thing in November and take the same amount of ballots again, right?
1617
Machiavvelli3060Mar 27, 2026
+753
Just like Agent Orange, the sherrif will continue doing what he wants until someone stops him.
753
thewavefixationMar 28, 2026
+228
Sherriffs are pretty independent in the usa.
Let a fascist become one and this is what you get
228
LudwigofthepotatopplMar 28, 2026
+1
and that's not even getting into the whole 'constitutional sheriff' bullshit some of them subscribe to.
1
EddieVanzettiMar 28, 2026
+1
You dont need that second sentence, cops are all fascists anyway.
1
markroth69Mar 28, 2026
+1
If we stopped calling cops fascist when they do fascist things, maybe they wouldn't have to be so fascist.
Or so they tell me...
1
hyzerspursMar 28, 2026
+1
Is this your only form of ID??
1
thewavefixationMar 28, 2026
+1
Lighten up, Francis. There is nuance in the world.
1
EddieVanzettiMar 28, 2026
+1
And cops ain't it.
1
thewavefixationMar 28, 2026
+1
Don't cut yourself on that edge
1
CyberaxIzhMar 28, 2026
+1
Yeah, just like fascist antifa protesters.
1
whereismymind86Mar 28, 2026
+1
they are, but they can still be charged with contempt of court and thrown in goddamn jail
1
LouQuaciousMar 28, 2026
+1
Is just have CHP arrest him if I were Newsom.
1
Direct_Somewhere_318Mar 27, 2026
+147
The county Coroner can arrest the Sheriff.
147
FuelForYourFireMar 27, 2026
+94
That would be fun to watch. The County Coroner IS the sheriff in Riverside County.
94
Direct_Somewhere_318Mar 27, 2026
+36
He should turn himself in to himself, then.
36
monchikunMar 28, 2026
+31
He’s a dude playing a dude disguised as another dude
31
JakeConhaleMar 28, 2026
+5
I think he forgot which dude he is.
5
SaveUsCatmanMar 28, 2026
+1
Nah the dudes merged.
1
Curious-Path4549Mar 28, 2026
+5
sounds like this little king needs deposed
5
Ishidan01Mar 28, 2026
+1
How small is that county? Damn!
1
Machiavvelli3060Mar 27, 2026
+43
That doesn't change anything I said.
The sheriff will continue this behavior until someone stops him.
So far, no one has taken action to stop him.
43
mouse9001Mar 28, 2026
+12
Until America grows a spine.
12
-Yazilliclick-Mar 28, 2026
+1
Too scared, barricaded in their homes with their guns in case a colored person steps foot in their driveway.
1
anonskeptic5Mar 27, 2026
+162
The warrants \[allowing seizure of the ballots\] were approved by Judge Jay Kiel, a former prosecutor who ran for the seat in 2022 with Bianco’s endorsement.
162
Philo_Publius1776Mar 27, 2026
+243
The issue is that that judge doesn't have the authority to allow seizure of the ballots. This whole thing is illegal and it's going to end bad for that sheriff and judge.
243
mst2k17Mar 27, 2026
+167
Only if the law, and consequences, are enforced.
167
blinker1eighty2Mar 28, 2026
+50
This isn’t a federal issue. This is a California one. California isn’t going to roll over
50
-Yazilliclick-Mar 28, 2026
+1
Oh, what are they doing then?
1
amateurbreditorMar 28, 2026
+1
newsome rolling over like how he let kids get beat up in LA. To see this level of depravity in a dem state is sickening and that guy wants to be pres. F*** him.
1
LostInSpace-2245Mar 28, 2026
+1
They should be both arrested and goe willing Dems get control in DC these guys and everyone like them will be arrested for breaking the law. Cuffs TV perp walk
1
IntelligentDepth8206Mar 27, 2026
+40
Democrats refuse to hold republicans accountable
40
LucasJ218Mar 27, 2026
+46
Political parties shouldn’t need babysitters holy f***
46
althananMar 28, 2026
+25
And yet here we are
25
yutsuko220Mar 28, 2026
+49
This entire article is about the California AG trying to do something and will likely try to do more. 🙃 Read the article... Or don't and continue being a bot.
49
boozinthrowawayMar 28, 2026
+3
Why is this man not being arrested?
If I steal something they would cuff me and throw me in jail. Why do Republicans in a democratically controlled state still get to break the law and avoid jail?
Make it make sense.
3
i_am_a_real_boy__Mar 28, 2026
+1
He's not being arrested because he had a court order approving the seizure.
1
SexyMonadMar 28, 2026
+1
Because it’s not a democratically controlled state.
It’s a Democrat controlled state.
The whole issue we have right now with the lack of accountability isn’t isolated. It’s become the defining feature of our system.
We must redefine the system.
1
minus2catsMar 28, 2026
+1
What? It has a democratic party majority how so? By kings appointment or democratic elections?
And how is that an answer to the previous commenter’s question?
1
SexyMonadMar 28, 2026
+1
“Democracy” does not equal “elections”. Russia and North Korea have elections.
Democracy means that power and authority are spread to the people. And we do not have that when the elite are protected from accountability.
We have to stop thinking that putting Republicans in the minority will be the ultimate fix. That is a bare minimum, and only stops the bleeding temporarily; we need to fix the system so fascism cannot happen again.
1
minus2catsMar 28, 2026
+1
> Democracy means that power and authority are spread to the people.
We absolutely have that.
> And we do not have that when the elite are protected from accountability.
Because the people decided it should be that way.
1
ProfessorPickaxeMar 27, 2026
+1
Will it?
1
TheForeverUnbannedMar 28, 2026
+5
In California? Yes, they’ll go after his ass in California. If he was in Texas it would guarantee him a landslide with.
5
Mysterious_Floor_868Mar 27, 2026
+28
The way that the judiciary in the US is so politicised is another issue that needs to be resolved if the US is ever to become democratic again.
28
Electrifying2017Mar 27, 2026
+7
An elected judge… what qualifications are needed?
7
PanderMar 28, 2026
+6
In California? 10 years of experience as an attorney. One of the few elected positions where you actually need to have real qualifications.
6
Electrifying2017Mar 28, 2026
+1
Good to know. Someone like Alina Habba could sneak in based on feelings alone.
1
darksunshamanMar 27, 2026
+7
Just an endorsement from the coroner
7
dr_z0idberg_mdMar 27, 2026
+46
He is taking notes from the Trump administration. Courts and the rule of law are just guidelines. There is no enforcement. Newsom and Bonta need to do something real about this instead of just tweets.
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liltinglyMar 28, 2026
+4
I'm sure we'll at least get to hear an opinion in one of his many podcast or forum appearances.
4
EnglishMobsterMar 28, 2026
+1
Sandwiched between him saying trans folks don't deserve to have rights and him using "gay" as an insult like we're back in 2011
1
YouWereBrainedMar 27, 2026
+7
I’ve been asking this same question and nobody can give a response.
7
SurturielMar 27, 2026
+14
The administration is setting the precedent that you don't *need* to follow any laws as long as you are in the ~~emperor's~~ president's good graces.
I'm not creative enough to imagine a scenario where you Americans untangle this mess.
14
Dangerous-Wall-2672Mar 28, 2026
+1
You're right about that. Even when Trump is gone, and he eventually will be one way or another, we've shaken our institutions to the ground. I'm not optimistic enough to think we can ever dig our way out of this pit.
1
joshdoeredditMar 28, 2026
+1
I'm creative enough but I don't think anyone in any position of leadership is willing to lead the charge on what I have in mind.
1
LeicaM6guyMar 28, 2026
+3
You can do anything you want until someone stops you, and nobody’s stopping him.
3
Latter_Knee_6716Mar 28, 2026
+2
Can we finally arrest these assholes?
2
keytiriMar 28, 2026
+1
Maybe the sheriff is confused too, so they stole more ballots, they’d probably prefer a headline like “CA arrests sheriff probing for fraud.” Where if CA waits, either sheriff will admit there was no fraud, or they’ll essentially admit to tampering.
1
ZLUCremisiMar 28, 2026
+1
He gotba judge to sign off on it
1
Floreat_democratiaMar 28, 2026
+1
\> Why is this guy allowed to do this?
Because apparently we only have norms for the rich and powerful and laws for minorities and the poor.
1
VanillaBryce5Mar 28, 2026
+1
To quote Aladdin... You're only in trouble if you get caught.
1
J_10Mar 28, 2026
+1
He's allowed to do this because anybody in a position to stop him is either toothless or equally evil. You gotta be a monster to beat a monster and half of us ain't got the stomach for it.
1
LordSiravantMar 27, 2026
+763
Why the f*** is no one arresting this a******? Have we just completely given up on all semblance of rule of law?!
763
KnotSoSaltyMar 28, 2026
+256
AG needs to file a case against the sheriff for election interference or obstruction of justice. Then impanel a grand jury to initiate an indictment.
More likely the Grand Jury subpoena’s the sheriff and the records and then if he doesn’t show a judge can issue an arrest warrant.
Bonta obviously knows all this and could’ve have this guy in bracelets last week. Why he doesn’t is probably more political than anything else.
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pilgermannMar 28, 2026
+48
I imagine the state of knows what he has and basically decided arresting him is more likely to raise suspicions than just letting him embarrass himself. If he lies and claims fraud, then bring down the hammer and humiliate him.
48
lunchypoo222Mar 28, 2026
+1
He’s giving that voter data to the federal government. Bonta needs to act now.
1
sfan27Mar 28, 2026
+1
He stole ballots. There’s no voter data on ballots.
1
MarcusSurealiusMar 28, 2026
+1
That's what happens when a crime is prosecuted after-the-fact. He's openly proclaiming how he has broken the law. You don't have to get a warrant when the burglar is holding the bag outside the bank with a sign saying I did it.
1
_DapperDanMan-Mar 27, 2026
+107
Apparently so.
107
PigglyWigglyDeluxeMar 28, 2026
+12
The people in power and the morons who voted for them have all shown us that rules and laws only matter to everyone else that aren’t them.
12
hedonistjewMar 27, 2026
+21
You know how speech therapy helps people learn scripts for situations where they struggle to communicate? They practice the script till their confidence builds and they can find their own words.
I won’t speak on behalf of the whole country, but as someone who has had the same thought: I don’t know how to arrest a person. I wouldn’t know the first thing about arresting a mild-mannered shoplifter let alone a police officer.
And then there’s the issue that birds of a feather… if we arrest the sheriff where do we keep him? The jail? Where his buddies will let him out?
It would be cool if like, they would stop following illegal orders but… well… birds of a feather work jobs together.
21
Meowtist-Mar 28, 2026
+13
Youre job isnt to arrest people though. There are people who spend their careers in the justice system. They should know how to handle this kind of situation.
13
IamToddDebeikisMar 28, 2026
+4
If we all watch House Arrest, I think we can figure it out.
4
AliMcGrawMar 28, 2026
+1
Good news, when you put cops in jail, you get to put them in the high-security wing with the serious lunatics, because when you put a cop in jail he's immediately a target.
(Also, corrections employees are usually a different union than cops, and BOY do they not like cops telling them how to do their jobs.)
1
WutangWuhanMar 27, 2026
+3
[ Removed by Listnook ]
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jazznessaMar 28, 2026
+5
Because Americans have proven to be big pussies and so r*pists see it as a free pass.
5
JoJackthewonderskunkMar 28, 2026
+1
for everyone on tv it appears so. For you and me we get 2x the law and order to make up for it soon.
1
Global_Crew3968Mar 28, 2026
+1
US has fallen
1
i_am_a_real_boy__Mar 28, 2026
+1
No one is arresting him because he had a court order for the seizure.
1
Moist_Requirements_Mar 28, 2026
+1
The law is written so we all can read it. Maybe it's time the People enforce it...?
1
Dookie-SnuffMar 27, 2026
+281
Couldn’t the AG just press charges, issue a warrant, and force his own deputies to arrest him?
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TrumpsEarChunkMar 27, 2026
+150
Maybe. They could be building a case and him repeating the illegal behavior adds more evidence and counts they can charge him with.
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ofWildPlacesMar 28, 2026
+69
Letting criminals continue to break more laws until.a case can be made seems like a self-defeating, criminal enabling methodology.
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ShartingEnUMar 28, 2026
+1
Grocery stores do it
1
CaymonkiMar 28, 2026
+1
This is far more crucial than stealing from a store that is insured, one would even say it’s urgent.
1
Mooninite69Mar 28, 2026
+1
For plastic c***. Try actually taking their holy money and see how fast it takes for them to build their case.
1
TrumpsEarChunkMar 28, 2026
-2
Said like someone that has zero understanding of the judicial system.
-2
EnglishMobsterMar 28, 2026
+1
Cool, how has that been working out so far for us? All the bad folks are in jail rotting forever, and aren't walking around making our lives worse?
Don't worry, the zombie of Mueller will get 'em any day now...
1
ofWildPlacesMar 28, 2026
+6
Did you think your comment was helpful?
6
jdash11Mar 28, 2026
+13
I’m more inclined to believe they’re simply doing nothing about blatant illegal activity.
13
Hot-Raisin-2364Mar 28, 2026
+6
Sure. I guess pigs could fly one day too.
6
TheGriffin5Mar 28, 2026
+1
CAs AG has been on it most of the time, I will be shocked if this is the exception so you are probably right.
1
DisMFerMar 27, 2026
+48
Except the deputies would say no. That's one of the biggest issues with cops in America. They see themselves as a "Brotherhood" that should only look out for each other. They'll just ignore the orders.
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Dookie-SnuffMar 27, 2026
+23
Then wouldn’t the AG just issue termination papers and fire them? I guess an old Gen-Xer doesn’t get it?
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DisMFerMar 27, 2026
+9
Cops are protected by a union. The AG can't fire them. The only person who'd have that direct authority would be the sheriff, and if you bypass him it'd be the mayor. Even if they did that though, the union would file a grievance and likely just stall until they force the mayor to back down through threats of using the police to ruin the mayor's next election.
The cops are old hands at this. Anytime they are punished or threatened they do things to ensure that they can get political allies into power and just wipe everything out.
9
AnonymousCeleryMar 28, 2026
+12
City mayors have nothing to do with county sheriffs
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Fallen_JalterMar 27, 2026
+9
Wouldn't the marshalls get involved at this point? Or state police?
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DisMFerMar 27, 2026
+14
Marshalls are feds so good luck with that, Trump would have to order them to do it. The state police *could* but likely wouldn't because again, all cops see themselves as something like a frat or a club. To them any effort against a "fellow cop" is treason and they'll destroy your career or outright *kill you* if you don't toe that line.
The police in this country are beyond broken. Even if they're not actively racist or corrupt, the system is built to radicalize them against us and teach them that an attack on one is an attack on all.
14
Humble-ApricoMar 28, 2026
+1
It's a gang essentially.
1
Lysol3435Mar 28, 2026
+6
Can’t the governor unseat him?
6
laserbotMar 28, 2026
+1
This governor? In this state? At this time of year?
Can I see it?
1
dBlock845Mar 27, 2026
+2
That would require doing something.
2
SbatioMar 28, 2026
+2
State police can do it
2
KeyLime044Mar 28, 2026
+1
Most (probably all) states in the USA have a state investigative agency that is basically the state analogue of the FBI. In California it's the [California Bureau of Investigation (CBI)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_Bureau_of_Investigation). These state bureaus of investigation are supposed to be the ones who "police the police" at the state level
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i_am_a_real_boy__Mar 28, 2026
+1
Not really. A judge signed off on the siezure.
1
Miserable_Pie_8337Mar 27, 2026
+117
Arrest this corrupt a******..
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essenceofpurityMar 27, 2026
+44
Arrest him!
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Historical_Bend_2629Mar 27, 2026
+36
Sheriff in Riverside. Let us get specific. Because it makes a difference.
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On5thDayLook4TebowMar 28, 2026
+9
And a shitty overpriced Sheriff at that. This guy is trash
9
kingcakeaholicMar 27, 2026
+35
Sounds like an arrest warrant is in order.
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alabasterskimMar 28, 2026
+35
> Mr. Bonta petitioned the court to halt Mr. Bianco’s investigation
Bianco is not conducting an investigation because he does not have the authority to conduct an investigation on this. What the f*** is going on??? Someone arrest this guy already???
35
kswissrejectMar 27, 2026
+79
It’s bonkers that CA is allowing this guy to run willy nilly. Surly there is something that can override the ridiculous warrant and someone can do something about this rogue sheriff. Really bonkers they are allowing him to do this and no emergency order or arrest or such is coming.
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civil_politicianMar 27, 2026
+58
All of the US is doing the same thing watching a dude use the presidency to insider trade and accept bribes
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kswissrejectMar 27, 2026
+24
True. But you’d think a democratic state where all offices incl AG are democratic could actually do something here. Still playing by the rules while the other side isn’t.
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JakeConhaleMar 28, 2026
+6
Inquiry: what is there beyond legal means (that is, "the rules")?
6
DisMFerMar 27, 2026
+15
They literally just issued an order telling him to stop and he's ignoring it. That's literally what this article is about. You're saying "Why is no one trying to stop him" in a thread about someone trying to stop him.
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ThorterisMar 28, 2026
+1
Stopping him would be sending in CHP to arrest him if his own sheriffs won’t.
1
LionTigerWingsMar 28, 2026
+16
Well that’s telling him to stop. It’s not stopping him.
16
aspectminMar 28, 2026
+2
There’s a great quote, along the lines of, “if you allow the deviations from culture, then that will become the culture”
2
MrSurlyMar 28, 2026
+1
You talkin' to me?
1
bugsyramoneMar 28, 2026
+1
Isn't Mr Surly your father?
1
whydontyousuckmyballMar 27, 2026
+48
The first batch didn’t show any fraud. He had to go for a second batch to look for evidence.
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salme3105Mar 28, 2026
+13
He’s part of the Constitutional Sheriff’s movement, which purports that the County Sheriff is the supreme legal authority in their county, and can override state and federal law.
13
Illustrious_Bad_2980Mar 28, 2026
+6
Didn't someone say something about "nobody is above the law" or something like that?
6
sxyaustincplMar 28, 2026
+10
He's a Republican, they don't believe in that
10
Melodic-Lingonberry7Mar 27, 2026
+9
He will never accept that he lost
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romefitforbattleMar 28, 2026
+9
Can't Gavin Newsome do something about this f****** guy?
9
hillybeatMar 27, 2026
+7
Arrest him. This is theft.
7
Certain-Anxiety-6786Mar 27, 2026
+6
at some point california should arrest him
6
zmunkyMar 28, 2026
+7
So arrest the man. What's the hold up?
7
in1gom0ntoyaMar 28, 2026
+7
arrest him already???
7
on-strikeMar 27, 2026
+7
The right wing has big problems with following laws, but no problems with telling us that we must comply with their demands. Rules for thee....
7
nocturnalstumblebuttMar 28, 2026
+6
Arrest this redneck traitor
6
Commercial-CoMar 28, 2026
+6
State AG needs file charges to arrest him
6
tamagojiraMar 28, 2026
+6
What the f*** is going on with this country?
6
xicorMar 28, 2026
+1
Republicans
1
KopOutMar 28, 2026
+11
We have a massive problem in this country with people that attain positions of power and then fail to do their jobs out of self interest. You see this everywhere in government now. Everyone wants all the perks of these offices but none of the consequences of performing the duties of the job.
Then you have a minority of people that seem to have realized this and just do whatever the f*** they want as the only people with the power to stop them fret over pissing somebody off.
Were you aware you could just ignore Attorney Generals? That’s news to me. But here we are.
11
ClassicHandoMar 27, 2026
+5
So.... arrest his ass?
5
venom21685Mar 28, 2026
+5
Is California not one of the states where the Governor can remove a Sheriff?
5
Western-Corner-431Mar 28, 2026
+5
Arrest him
5
dancingfordatesMar 28, 2026
+5
Sounds like he should be arrested...
5
ReasonableMuscle1835Mar 28, 2026
+6
Then arrest the SOB and get him arraigned
6
sorenthestorytellerMar 28, 2026
+1
For f***'s sake, what the HELL are the California State Police doing?!
1
edatxMar 28, 2026
+4
Arrest him.
4
CasCrus4LMar 28, 2026
+3
How the f*** is this allowed, why aren't people stopping him? California democrats disappoint me when it comes to EVERYTHING.
3
Chemical-Fault-7331Mar 28, 2026
+1
Can the AG not arrest him? What the f***.
1
16cardsMar 28, 2026
+1
This has to be a coordinated effort from the White House and DOJ to see if California blinks. Testing the waters for mid-terms, right?
1
FrancoManiacMar 28, 2026
+1
The California AG needs to Quo Warranto his ass and have him removed from office. An astounding abuse of power — but, then again, he's a Republican.
1
Human_Local3519Mar 27, 2026
+3
He's desperate to be a dictator
3
Chaos-CortexMar 28, 2026
+3
Some chrome cuffs need to be put on this moron.
3
zohan-the-greatMar 28, 2026
+3
Arrest that fkr!
3
struckmanMar 28, 2026
+1
Put this guy in prison
1
One-Earth9294Mar 28, 2026
+1
Throw his ass in fuckin' jail, then.
1
ButtSpelunker420Mar 28, 2026
+1
The US is a lawless shithole
1
Fartenstein65Mar 28, 2026
+1
Traitorous ass.
1
whydoyouneedanamenowMar 28, 2026
+1
The sheriff is already succeeded in doing what he planned to do. He has given them an opening to claim voter fraud this November, regardless of if there’s any evidence or not.
1
capz1121Mar 28, 2026
+1
This is what people are missing. The seeds have been sown.
1
Alternative-Dot-884Mar 28, 2026
+1
Can’t every voter that he seized a vote from sue him AND that fake league?
1
Niceguy955Mar 28, 2026
+1
It's time he sees the inside of a prison.
1
kinetikMar 28, 2026
+1
Arrest this a****** already. WTF
1
Zels0123Mar 27, 2026
+2
Automatically disqualified for anything he is running for...... right...?
2
MadsuperninjaMar 28, 2026
+3
Riverside is 75% ignorant hicks that hate CA but use a disproportionate amount of CA benefits
3
Pleasant-Ad887Mar 28, 2026
+2
I mean no one will stop him so why not?
2
kevnmartinMar 28, 2026
+1
What is Newsom gonna do about it?
1
Tim-in-CAMar 28, 2026
+1
The democrats need to boil down to just a couple of candidates. Otherwise this dude could win the primary and eventually become governor!
1
Content-Fudge489Mar 28, 2026
+1
Give morons enough rope and they hang themselves.or so the saying goes.
1
NUMBerONEisFIRSTMar 28, 2026
+1
What ever happened to citizen arrests?
1
silentwind262Mar 28, 2026
+1
Dude knows the Feds aren't going to do shit.
1
bugsyramoneMar 28, 2026
+1
STATE Attorney General...
1
puddleglumfightsongMar 28, 2026
+1
Arrest him!
1
urbanlife78Mar 28, 2026
+1
Seems like he needs to be arrested
1
Over_Ad1461Mar 28, 2026
+1
Straight to jail.
1
apoca1ypse12Mar 28, 2026
+1
State. Crime. FAFO
1
Randomwhitelady2Mar 28, 2026
+1
Hold him in contempt and jail him? Can the judge do this or not?
1
thefanciestcatMar 28, 2026
+1
Urbanized areas shouldn't have sheriffs, and the concept of sheriff needs to be reformed everywhere else.
1
vs-1680Mar 28, 2026
+1
MAGA is lawless at this point. Their pattern is to openly and proudly engage in blatantly illegal and unconstitutional activity with the anticipation of a pardon just like the J6 insurrectionists. We're going to see SO MANY pardons in the next few years it'll make the entire world gasp.
1
stickybond009Mar 28, 2026
+1
You're defending a city so corrupt,
we have infiltrated every level of its infrastructure
1
Hot-Raisin-2364Mar 28, 2026
-8
And Newscum just keeps letting it happen. There's your 2028 failure, Dems.
-8
nickisdacubeMar 28, 2026
-6
The attorney general lost via the courts on this matter. Why would he listen to the AG when the courts ruled against him?
-6
DicemonkeyDrunkMar 28, 2026
+2
That's not what happened.
2
nickisdacubeMar 28, 2026
-4
Yeah? Then what happened bud? Are you trying to deny the sheriff didn’t have a court order?
-4
DicemonkeyDrunkMar 28, 2026
+3
No silly ..the courts ruled procedurally ..that's not a loss ..it's a you didn't fill out the form properly here's what you need to do...that's not a loss.
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