1A The American Judiciary Versus The Trump Administration
Feb 11, 2025
Corey Brettschneider, a constitutional law professor at Brown University, joins Jeffrey Rosen from the National Constitution Center and Bloomberg's Zoe Tillman to discuss the judiciary's pushback against the Trump administration. They dive into over 50 lawsuits targeting Trump's policies, from gutting USAID to contentious birthright citizenship debates. The trio examines how judicial interventions shape democracy and the balance of power, debating the critical role of federal judges in maintaining constitutional norms amidst a politically charged landscape.
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Courts' Role
- The courts are responsible for upholding the Constitution and enforcing federal laws, including against the president.
- This role is being tested as lawsuits challenge the Trump administration's actions.
Trump's Legal Strategy
- Trump's legal challenges aim to change the constitutional order, placing the president above the law.
- This strategy involves challenging legal precedents and potentially defying Supreme Court orders.
Non-Compliance with Court Orders
- Plaintiffs have reported non-compliance with court orders, such as unfreezing federal grant money.
- Courts have tools to enforce orders like contempt findings, but escalating this could lead to a constitutional crisis.
