The Rubin Report Legal Expert Explains If Trump or the Courts Are Right | Josh Hammer
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Mar 21, 2025 
Josh Hammer, Senior Editor at Newsweek and author of 'Israel and Civilization,' dives into pressing issues such as Trump’s immigration policies and the looming constitutional crisis. He explores the complexities of judicial overreach and emphasizes the vital role of Israel in defending Western civilization. Hammer discusses the rising threats to individual rights posed by ideologies like wokeism, while advocating for a unified moral vision against global anti-Semitism. His insights encourage an optimistic outlook for the future of the West.
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Judicial Power
- The judicial branch's power should apply only to parties directly involved in a case.
- Nationwide injunctions by individual judges undermine the separation of powers and threaten self-governance.
Judicial Overreach
- A single judge's ability to halt nationwide programs can lead to judicial tyranny.
- Abraham Lincoln's defiance of the Dred Scott decision exemplifies this principle.
Judicial Credibility
- Repeatedly defying court orders risks undermining the judicial branch and rule of law.
- However, judges also risk their credibility by overstepping their boundaries.
