#judicial-activism

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fromAxios
2 weeks ago

Deputy AG declares "war" on judges, vows to strip bar associations' power

"We need you, because it is a war, and it's something we will not win unless we keep on fighting," Blanche said Friday at an annual Federalist Society conference. He said the Justice Department's lawyers are "bouncing around this country fighting these activist judges," who he said are "more political, or certainly as political, as the most liberal governor or" district attorney, Blanche said. Blanche said there were "a group of judges that are repeat players."
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fromAxios
3 months ago

Trump attacks Utah's anti-gerrymandering ruling

Trump and Utah Republicans publicly attack judicial rulings on redistricting, urging GOP unity and opposing independent commissions that could alter Utah's congressional map.
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fromThe Nation
4 months ago

A Court Just Ruled Cops Can't Stop-and-Frisk You-If They Suspect a Gun

The Fifth Circuit is considered the most extremist Republican court in the U.S., influencing bigotry and legal decisions in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas.
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fromThe Nation
4 months ago

RFK Jr. Has Been Handed a Very Dangerous Weapon

A Texas physician's anti-LGBTQ+ agenda threatens access to critical health services and showcases the intersection of radical politics and public health.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago

Not the Brag You Think It Is': Jen Psaki Dunks on Trump Complaint About Courts Using His Own Words

Trump faced unprecedented nationwide injunctions to stop his executive orders, highlighting judicial conflict and constitutional power limits.
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fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago

Trump denounces 'activist' judges. He's not the first president to do so

Trump vocally criticizes judges obstructing his agenda, emphasizing perceived political bias, challenging the principle of judicial independence.
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fromAbove the Law
6 months ago

Morning Docket: 05.08.25 - Above the Law

Chief Justice Roberts' remarks on overturning precedent indicate a shift in judicial interpretation and the role of the Supreme Court.
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