The showdown between U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan and the Department of Justice that unfolded in recent days—amid the buzz of the inauguration—fell apart in an 18-page opinion written by the judge who started it all.
Late yesterday, Sullivan reversed course and vacated his Jan. 16 order—a move that likely makes the appeals court case moot. A briefing deadline was in place but no argument date had been set.
In ditching his demands of Mukasey (pictured at left), Sullivan noted the change of administration and the “potential for further delay due to anticipated multiple changes at the Department of Justice.” Mukasey has left Justice. Filip is the acting attorney general.
Sullivan, however, has ordered the Justice Department to file under seal any and all communication about the whistle-blower complaint. Stevens’ lawyers at Williams & Connolly will be provided copies. The order relieves Mukasey and Filip, the acting attorney general now, from having to file a declaration with the court.
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Musk Rat now has a legacy as once a great Judge turned AG and became a criminal who even broke the law.
Mark Filip's legacy will be eating as much as possible while sitting on his butt.
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