Johnson stresses Congress’s power over courts: ‘Desperate times call for desperate measures’
- House Speaker Mike Johnson said that Congress has authority over the federal judiciary, including the power to eliminate district courts, in response to rulings blocking President Donald Trump's initiatives.
- Johnson plans to hold a hearing next week to discuss judicial abuses and has supported legislation to limit judges from issuing nationwide injunctions.
- Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer found it 'outrageous' to consider defunding the courts in response to disagreements with judicial decisions.
- Chief U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Roberts remarked that 'impeachment is not an appropriate response to disagreement concerning a judicial decision,' emphasizing the importance of the appeals process.
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Speaker Johnson Wants To Get Rid Of Federal Courts
Just a quick diary to note that on Tuesday, Speaker Johnson proposed eliminating at least some federal courts: “We do have the authority over the federal courts, as you know. We can eliminate an entire district court. We have power of funding over the...
BREAKING VIDEO: Speaker Johnson Announces Plan To Close Leftist Federal District Courts Around The Country That Are Unconstitutionally Attempting To Block Trump’s Historic Mandate!
Johnson went on to say, "Desperate times call for desperate measures, and Congress is going to act, so stay tuned for that."
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