Why “judiciary” is being discussed
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The judiciary absolutely decides what cases to take to trial. From grand juries to motions for dismissal, the judicial branch is responsible for deciding when a case is heard vs…
by _heimdall · Oct 29, 2026
> It’s simply the wrong tool for the job It’s all we’ve got. Hand waving away corruption when we’ve got destabilizing quantities of it today is unsustainable. > don’t think you…
by JumpCrisscross · Oct 28, 2026
Fifteen years ago, yes, maybe your movie ingestion would have given you unrealistic expectations. However, today, every segment in the pipeline of judice -- LEO to PA/DA[1]…
by lopsotronic · Oct 28, 2026
For those with the resources to do so, perhaps. But those well-resourced people fleeing the country are then leaving those who are not well-resourced to fend for themselves, and…
by fcarraldo · Oct 28, 2026
Lula is confirmed to have met with Vorcaro at least once outside his official agenda. https://www.cnnbrasil.com.br/politica/lula-esteve-com-vorcar... https:&…
by matheusmoreira · Oct 28, 2026
Well, I agreed with anyone who pointed this out to me. Clearly the problem is not isolated to Brazil as I previously imagined. This isn't right. Judiciary should be impartial. I…
by matheusmoreira · Oct 26, 2026
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The judiciary is the system of courts that adjudicates legal disputes/disagreements and interprets, defends, and applies the law in legal cases. Read more on Wikipedia