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That's not how standing works, it's unrelated to the merits of the case. Before the merits can be addressed, you need to have standing to sue.
I'm just curious as to who actually would have standing in this type of federal action. Not my area of expertise.
If there is no law violated, there would be nobody that meets this since nobody would have been harmed from an illegal action. Did you even read the emoluments clause? There is absolutely 100% no case to be had so it is impossible for anyone to show any standing.
That's not how standing works, it's unrelated to the merits of the case. Before the merits can be addressed, you need to have standing to sue.
I'm just curious as to who actually would have standing in this type of federal action. Not my area of expertise.
Probably Congress, on behalf of the American people, or so the article's characterization of the judge's position would lead one to believe.
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