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The President of the United States, Donald Trump, urged the Supreme Court on Thursday to limit the ability of federal judges to issue nationwide injunctions, arguing that these have repeatedly blocked his policies.
"Illegal national court orders from radical left judges could lead to the destruction of our country. These people are lunatics who do not care, not even a little, about the consequences of their decisions and rulings, which are very dangerous and incorrect!" wrote Trump on his social network, Truth Social.
His statements come at a time when more than a hundred lawsuits have been filed in federal courts against various measures of his administration that are seen as an abuse of power.
Among them, several judicial decisions have suspended key executive orders, such as the ban on military service for transgender individuals and the recent ruling that requires several government departments to reinstate dismissed officials.
Another ruling against Trump blocked the implementation of his policy to deny citizenship to children of undocumented immigrants or those with temporary visas born on U.S. soil.
There is also an ongoing effort for more than 200 Venezuelans deported to El Salvador to return to the country, violating a federal judge's order of denial.
Since his return to the White House on January 20, Trump has primarily governed through executive orders, challenging the separation of powers and facing resistance from the judiciary, which he views as his main obstacle.
His request to the Supreme Court aims to prevent federal judges from derailing his policies through nationwide injunctions, which he claims jeopardizes his government agenda.
The debate over limiting the power of the judiciary has sparked divided reactions in the political and legal spheres, with constitutional law experts warning of the risks of undermining the checks and balances in the American democratic system.
Even some lawmakers have warned that if there is no opposition to Trump's decrees, he threatens to dismantle American democracy and have compared his administration to that of the Third Reich.
Meanwhile, the Supreme Court of the United States seems in no hurry to address the ability of a single judge to block a national policy in light of the ongoing challenges from the president.
Federal judges, in response to a flood of lawsuits, have halted or slowed one measure after another from the Trump administration, ranging from attempts to restrict birthright citizenship to freezes on national and international spending.
While several judges have expressed their concern about the use of what are known as national or universal judicial orders, the high court has evaded multiple requests to take action on the matter.
Frequently Asked Questions about Donald Trump’s Policies and Judicial Lockdowns
Why does Donald Trump want to limit the power of federal judges?
Donald Trump seeks to limit the power of federal judges because he believes their national court rulings repeatedly obstruct his policies, which he argues could lead to the destruction of the country. He claims that left-wing radical judges issue nationwide injunctions that interfere with his governmental agenda.
What are some of the Trump policies that have been blocked by federal judges?
Among the policies of Trump that have been blocked by federal judges are the ban on military service for transgender individuals, the denial of citizenship to children of undocumented immigrants born in the U.S., and the freezing of federal aid. These judicial actions have prevented the implementation of several key executive orders from his administration.
What is birthright citizenship and why does Trump want to eliminate it?
Birthright citizenship is a principle enshrined in the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which states that all persons born in the country are U.S. citizens, regardless of their parents' immigration status. Trump seeks to eliminate this right because he views it as an incentive for undocumented immigration and argues that it was not intended to grant automatic citizenship to anyone born on the territory.
What are the consequences of the federal aid blockade ordered by Trump?
The federal aid blockade ordered by Trump affects numerous international programs and projects, as well as non-profit organizations and independent media, such as those in Cuba, that rely on these funds to operate. The suspension of these payments creates uncertainty and risk for the continuity of these initiatives.
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