The article discusses the conflict between President Trump and federal judges who are challenging his policies, highlighting examples where judges quickly block Trump’s actions. Law professors note this trend may signify a shift toward judicial overreach, with allegations of favoritism towards certain litigants. The piece raises the provocative question of what might happen if Trump chooses to ignore these judicial rulings, drawing parallels to historical instances where past presidents have disregarded court decisions. The sentiment reflects concern about the erosion of democratic principles.
Law professor Jonathan Turley calls it "injunctivitis," while Harvard Law's Adrian Vermeule says that district courts' nationwide restraining orders "are basically an automatic judicial veto on all new policy."
Fifth Circuit Judge James Ho last week denounced his colleagues for acting like short-order cooks for the left. "We should admit that this is special treatment being afforded to certain favored litigants . . . and we should stop pretending that Lady Justice is blindfolded."
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