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Will Judges Stick Together to Face Trump’s Defiance?

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The Clash of Trump and the Judiciary

This chapter examines the escalating conflict between Donald Trump and the judicial branch, highlighting his public attacks on judges and their implications for judicial independence. It discusses the tensions stemming from Trump's rhetoric and its potential to trigger a constitutional crisis, as well as the judiciary's role in checking executive power. The chapter also focuses on a specific legal crisis involving immigration and the historical context of executive actions that challenge the rule of law.

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