Power Play: The GOP's Bold Move to Limit Court Authority

A small paragraph in the tax law presented by US President Trump can protect the government from court decisions. Critics see a constitutional breach.

'Hidden' provision in Trump's big bill could disarm US Supreme Court

The provision would bar courts from enforcing contempt citations for violations of injunctions or temporary restraining orders unless a bond has been paid.

HOUSE MAY GIVE TRUMP NEW LAW ENDING CONTEMPT OF COURT - 5.22.25 - Countdown with Keith Olbermann

SEASON 3 EPISODE 128: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (1:45) SPECIAL COMMENT: Trump wants – and his Republican Whore House of Representatives could give him, as early as today, more likely tomorrow – a LAW letting him not only ignore the courts and their injunctions or temporary restraining orders - but immunize himself and his minions from even BEING subject to CONTEMPT CITATIONS. The law, cutting the legs off every judge in this country…

Republicans Give Trump Huge Boost With New Court Rules in Budget Bill

Republicans are seeking to limit the power of the courts.

Power Play: The GOP's Bold Move to Limit Court Authority

The Republican-controlled U.S. House is attempting to limit courts' ability to enforce contempt findings in a new budget bill. This comes amid escalating tensions between the Trump administration and the judiciary over deportation orders and compliance with court rulings. Legal experts express concerns about government obedience to legal orders.

Legal scholar: GOP budget move could undermine judicial power 'framers knew was essential'