Summary

Trump intensified his criticism of judges, targeting U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts and Judge James Boasberg, accusing them of undermining his authority by blocking mass deportation plans.

Trump labeled judges opposing his actions as “Radical Left” and called for Boasberg’s impeachment after Boasberg blocked deportations under the 1798 Enemy Aliens Act.

Chief Justice Roberts countered, stating impeachment is not a remedy for judicial disagreements.

Trump’s rhetoric has raised concerns about increasing threats against judges amid ongoing legal disputes over his policies.

  • slickgoat@lemmy.world
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    3 days ago

    Even it true (and I’m sure that you’re right), are you seriously telling me that Roberts’ ragtag blob of clerks and security guards will overcome Trump’s FBI and Federal security apparatus?

    Or is your point just a technical correction?

    I don’t think that deputising a few people is going to disarm Donnie. Especially after their ruling that any “official acts” he makes are legal and legitimate.

    • peoplebeproblems@midwest.social
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      3 days ago

      No, it won’t. But that’s the not the point. The point is that the Supreme Court has the power to enforce their decisions if they have to.

      In part of the deputization, they can appoint the power to the Marshal of the Supreme court to deputize necessary individuals.

      If Roberts does feel the Supreme Court power is threatened he can do something about it. If he doesn’t it’s an indication he’s in agreement with Trump’s power.

      It largely hasn’t been necessary, but it is there.