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Speaker Mike Johnson floats eliminating federal courts as GOP ramps up attacks on judges

Posted on 3/25/25 at 2:30 pm
Posted by Padme
Member since Dec 2020
9229 posts
Posted on 3/25/25 at 2:30 pm
I won’t hold my breath, but look at the NBC bias. This is somehow an “attack” on the judiciary, but what been happening to the Trump admin, well that’s (D)ifferent


WASHINGTON — Facing pressure from his right flank to take on judges who have ruled against President Donald Trump, Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., on Tuesday floated the possibility of Congress eliminating some federal courts.

It’s the latest attack from Republicans on the federal judiciary, as courts have blocked a series of actions taken by the Trump administration. In addition to funding threats, Trump and his conservative allies have called for the impeachment of certain federal judges who have ruled against him, most notably U.S. District Judge James Boasberg, who attempted to halt Trump from using the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan migrants.


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Posted by BBONDS25
Member since Mar 2008
56009 posts
Posted on 3/25/25 at 2:31 pm to
Remember when the press was calling the Supreme Court illegitimate?
Posted by Padme
Member since Dec 2020
9229 posts
Posted on 3/25/25 at 2:33 pm to


Like a chameleon
Posted by David Fellows
Chicago but Georgia on my mind
Member since Mar 2024
1578 posts
Posted on 3/25/25 at 2:34 pm to
Congress created the judiciary.

They brought it into this world, they can take it out.
Posted by Barbados
Member since Nov 2024
2089 posts
Posted on 3/25/25 at 2:35 pm to
All they have to do is stop funding it

It's super easy
Posted by LSUbest
Coastal Plain
Member since Aug 2007
14972 posts
Posted on 3/25/25 at 2:37 pm to
quote:

It’s the latest attack from Republicans


NBC News - But the communist bastards never mentioned the Pedocrats attacking the federal judiciary.
Or the federal judiciary's attack on the Executive branch.

Posted by trinidadtiger
Member since Jun 2017
18510 posts
Posted on 3/25/25 at 2:37 pm to
The courthouses are federal property, they can shut down the ones they want, and any judge that disapproves.......we close their's down as well.
Posted by N.O. via West-Cal
New Orleans
Member since Aug 2004
7676 posts
Posted on 3/25/25 at 2:38 pm to
"Congress created the judiciary."

This is not entirely true. Here is what Article III says:

"The judicial power of the United States, shall be vested in one Supreme Court, and in such inferior courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish."

Posted by dkreller
Laffy
Member since Jan 2009
33251 posts
Posted on 3/25/25 at 2:41 pm to
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such inferior courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish.

The Judiciary Act of 1789 created the lower courts.

All Article III did was give Congress permission to do so.
Posted by GatorOnAnIsland
Florida
Member since Jan 2019
9113 posts
Posted on 3/25/25 at 2:42 pm to
Remember when the libtards protested and threatened a certain couple of Supreme Court Judges with protests at their homes. Remember when they wanted (still want) justice Thomas impeached. But that was just being a democracy.
Posted by BigJim
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2010
14953 posts
Posted on 3/25/25 at 2:46 pm to
quote:

Remember when the press was calling the Supreme Court illegitimate?


Remember when Republicans decried the idea of packing the court?
Posted by dkreller
Laffy
Member since Jan 2009
33251 posts
Posted on 3/25/25 at 2:47 pm to
What are you babbling about?
Posted by POTUS2024
Member since Nov 2022
20943 posts
Posted on 3/25/25 at 2:49 pm to
We would need more circuits - that would allow Republicans to stack the courts. Meanwhile, he could zero out the pay of these rogue judges. They can push that through quickly, assuming they have any balls. This guy is a loser.
Posted by David_DJS
Member since Aug 2005
21751 posts
Posted on 3/25/25 at 2:51 pm to
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All they have to do is stop funding it

This is the answer to all the Dem nonsense.

Don't want to give DOGE access to info? Fine, your budget is 50% of what it was last year.

It's all about money.
Posted by Grumpy Nemesis
Member since Feb 2025
2033 posts
Posted on 3/25/25 at 2:54 pm to
You don't need to be rid of federal courts but you DO need to do away with the stupid idea that ALL LEVELS of Federal court are equal to the Presidency of Congress.

It's complete nonsense.
Posted by Tiger Prawn
Member since Dec 2016
24985 posts
Posted on 3/25/25 at 2:56 pm to
You don't need to add or remove district courts. Need to change the law to where district judges can't issue these nationwide injunctions. Let them issue injunctions that apply only within the area their district court covers. That should curb the venue shopping nonsense that goes on currently every time some activist group sues to block one of Trump's moves.
Posted by imjustafatkid
Alabama
Member since Dec 2011
62246 posts
Posted on 3/25/25 at 2:56 pm to
quote:

Remember when the press was calling the Supreme Court illegitimate?


How is this comparable to eliminating excessive federal courts?
Posted by N.O. via West-Cal
New Orleans
Member since Aug 2004
7676 posts
Posted on 3/25/25 at 2:57 pm to
Your response is why I said “not entirely true.” Article III established the Supreme Court; Congress created the inferior courts.
Posted by dkreller
Laffy
Member since Jan 2009
33251 posts
Posted on 3/25/25 at 2:59 pm to
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Let them issue injunctions that apply only within the area their district court covers.

I like this idea but the jurisdiction of the DC District Court then comes into question as to how far the power goes.
Posted by Tchefuncte Tiger
Bat'n Rudge
Member since Oct 2004
62435 posts
Posted on 3/25/25 at 3:00 pm to
quote:

Congress created the judiciary.



Not really, but Congress can "86" lower courts.

quote:

Article III

Section 1

The judicial Power of the United States, shall be vested in one supreme Court, and in such inferior Courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish. The Judges, both of the supreme and inferior Courts, shall hold their Offices during good Behaviour, and shall, at stated Times, receive for their Services, a Compensation, which shall not be diminished during their Continuance in Office.
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