Several federal judges expressed frustration this week with the Trump administration’s push to advance his agenda, while Trump and his allies criticized the judiciary. Trump called for the impeachment of a judge who halted deportations under the Alien Enemies Act, labeling the judge as a grandstander. The Justice Department criticized the judge for pressing them for answers. Chief Justice John Roberts defended the judge and criticized calls for impeachment.
In other cases, judges criticized the administration for violating the Constitution and treating them disrespectfully. A judge blocked DOGE’s access to sensitive records at the Social Security Administration, calling their actions excessive. Another judge found Musk and DOGE’s dismantling of USAID unconstitutional and issued an injunction against them. The government argued that Musk was only an adviser and not responsible for the actions.
On another front, a judge refused to grant a restraining order against DOGE’s takeover of the U.S. Institute of Peace, despite being offended by their actions. Similarly, another judge halted Trump’s attempt to punish the law firm Perkins Coie through an executive order.
A judge also blocked the Defense Department from implementing Trump’s ban on transgender individuals serving in the military, citing discrimination based on transgender status and a lack of evidence supporting the ban. Additionally, a judge issued a temporary restraining order against the EPA’s decision to terminate grants for climate initiatives, ruling that the agency did not provide sufficient legal justification for the termination.
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