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Attorney Mehek Cooke Criticizes Democratic "Political Stunt" at ICE Protest

Fox NewsJune 5, 20256 min130,016 views
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ICE Protest and Democratic Actions

  • 🎯 Attorney Mehek Cooke describes the Newark ICE protest as a political stunt that backfired, accusing Democrats of inciting fear against law enforcement.
  • ⚠️ She states that politicians should be held to a higher standard and criticizes them for using fringe groups to attack Americans with differing views.
  • βš–οΈ Cooke asserts that the situation is a cut and dry case of trespassing and assaulting police officers, emphasizing that it's about protecting citizens, not politics.
  • 🚨 The attorney believes that law and order must be restored in America, suggesting this is why Democrats are shifting towards the Republican party.
  • πŸ”’ Cooke highlights the unsafe situation created for ICE working women and men, who are simply trying to maintain peace.

Habeas Corpus and Judicial Activism

  • πŸ“œ Regarding Stephen Miller's comments on suspending habeas corpus during an invasion, Cooke argues that if courts engage in judicial activism, President Trump must consider all constitutional options.
  • πŸ›οΈ She believes President Trump has a constitutional duty to protect the American people under Article 2, invoking the Alien Enemies Act to defend borders and citizens.
  • βš–οΈ Cooke criticizes the Supreme Court's previous decisions, stating they have been misguided and have forced President Trump to pause trials for illegal aliens.
  • πŸ”’ She contends that public safety and national security should trump habeas corpus, especially when facing invasion or rebellion.
  • πŸ’‘ Cooke supports Stephen Miller's stance, believing President Trump should look at suspending habeas corpus if the Supreme Court doesn't uphold the rule of law.

Concerns Over Judicial Activism

  • πŸ—³οΈ Cooke expresses concern that Democrats are using "lawfare" and judicial activism to stop President Trump, especially after failing to win through other means.
  • πŸš€ She calls for expedited removal of illegal immigrants instead of bureaucratic delays and urges the Supreme Court to act as the last line of defense.
  • ❌ Cooke believes many judicial activist judges should not hold their positions and calls on Congress to end this "madness."
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