House Republicans wage war against judges blocking Trump's agenda

In the United States, on April 1, 2025, House Republicans organized a hearing to discuss judicial overreach as multiple federal judges have been blocking President Donald Trump’s policies. The hearing was conducted by two subcommittees of the House Judiciary Committee and aimed to address concerns regarding judges' authority to issue nationwide injunctions. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise expressed strong discontent towards these judges, referring to them as ‘rogue’ and indicative of judicial activism. He emphasized that the House would pursue various strategies to support Trump's administration amidst these adversities. During the meeting, the focus was on recent rulings that inhibited the execution of Trump’s agenda, particularly targeting District Judge James Boasberg, who temporarily halted deportation flights to El Salvador. Various House members echoed the sentiment that judges should not serve as pseudo-legislators and that their actions infringe upon the president’s rightful authority, particularly in national security matters. The hearing was not just a mere formality but represented growing frustration among Republican lawmakers. Some members proposed more aggressive measures, such as the No Rogue Rulings Act, intended to limit judges from issuing injunctions that affect federal policies outside their jurisdiction. This bill was scheduled for a House-wide vote shortly after the hearing. Other legislative proposals also included creating a fast-tracked appeals process and using congressional spending powers to exert influence over the judiciary. Alongside this push, there are also calls for the impeachment of judges perceived to be obstructing Trump’s policies, although this approach carries significant challenges and divisions within the party. Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich characterized the situation as a ‘judicial coup d'etat’ by Democrat-appointed judges who he alleges have overwhelmingly been responsible for blocking Trump initiatives. The House Republican leadership appears to be considering multiple avenues for changing the current judicial landscape while navigating their party's internal divisions regarding the most effective response to the perceived judicial overreach.