5-4 x Know Your Enemy: Trump 2.0 and the Courts
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Trump and the Shifting Judicial Landscape
This chapter explores Donald Trump's approach to judicial nominations, emphasizing loyalty and educational pedigree, particularly from Ivy League backgrounds. It discusses the ideological rifts within the judiciary, notably between traditional Federalist Society members and the emerging MAGA-aligned faction, while examining the influence of right-wing media on conservative justices. The chapter raises critical questions about the implications of these shifts for the independence of the judiciary and the future of legal interpretations in a Trump-influenced era.
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