Judge holds Trump DHS ‘in contempt’ after ‘deeply disturbing’ move: legal expert

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1. Everything that the Trump thugs do is deeply disturbing.

2. Until someone has the legal ability to deploy and enforcement mechanism, like the US Marshals, nothing is gonna happen.

3. The new budget will prevent our judiciary from holding anyone in contempt if they are doing Trumps bidding. This budget bill will be the final nail in the coffin of it passes senate.

   Here’s a breakdown of key areas:

   1. Limiting the Enforcement of Contempt Orders:

   Proposed Rule: A provision in the Republican budget reconciliation bill would restrict the enforcement of contempt citations against government officials who fail to comply with court orders, specifically injunctions or temporary restraining orders.

   Mechanism: This would be achieved by preventing courts from using appropriated funds to enforce contempt citations unless the plaintiffs have posted a bond, which is uncommon in cases against the government.

   Rationale: Republicans argue this is necessary to curb what they view as overreach by the judiciary and to ensure that courts adhere to proper procedures, according to Yahoo.

   Criticism: Critics contend this is a move to weaken the judiciary’s ability to hold the executive branch accountable and could undermine the separation of powers. 

   2. Potential Funding Cuts and Restrictions:

   Considerations: Some Republican lawmakers have suggested exploring options to reduce funding for the judiciary as a way to express their dissatisfaction with court rulings against the executive branch.

   Speaker Johnson’s Statement: House Speaker Mike Johnson suggested Congress could potentially eliminate entire district courts or adjust the judiciary’s funding.

   House Judiciary Committee Chairman’s Stance: Jim Jordan, the Republican chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, has indicated that “everything’s on the table” regarding curbing judicial power, potentially including funding restrictions.

   Focus on Judicial Security: It is important to note that some Republicans, like Jim Jordan, according to Bloomberg Law News, have stated they wouldn’t support cutting funding for judicial security. 

   3. Broader Context:

   Tension with the Judiciary: These actions stem from ongoing tension between Republicans and the judiciary, particularly regarding court rulings that have challenged the Trump administration’s policies.

   Separation of Powers: Legal scholars and critics argue that such measures could undermine the independence of the judiciary and disrupt the balance of power between the three branches of government.

   Ongoing Debate: The debate surrounding these proposals is ongoing, and the potential consequences for the judiciary and the separation of powers remain a subject of intense discussion. 

   In summary, Republican budget proposals targeting the judiciary primarily aim to limit judicial power, particularly the enforcement of court orders against the executive branch, and potentially reduce funding. 

4. Will US Martial Service comply ?

5. Even worse is that the latest Big Bill includes language that prevents courts from issuing Contempt of Court rulings. This regime has lost so many times in the courts, he had his henchmen include the power of Congress to prevent contempt of court rulings which is completely unconstitutional.

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