Efforts to Counter 'Activist Judges' Blocking Trump's Agenda

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
House Judiciary Chairman Rep. Jim Jordan discusses efforts by Congressional Republicans to stand up against 'activist judges' blocking President Donald Trump's agenda. Options include limiting federal district court judges’ ability to issue nationwide injunctions and using Congress’ power of the purse to rein in activist courts.

Key Points

  • House Judiciary Committee discussing options to counter 'activist judges'
  • Support for the No Rogue Rulings Act from White House and House GOP leadership
  • Potential House-wide vote on the legislation next week
  • Consideration of funding scenarios to address activist courts

Pros

  • Efforts to limit federal district court judges' ability to issue nationwide injunctions
  • Potential use of Congress' power of the purse to rein in activist courts

Cons

  • Little appetite within the House GOP to pursue impeachment of federal judges
  • Uncertainty surrounding the classification of impeachment legislation as a 'privileged resolution'