The provision in the Big Ugly Bill that makes Trump king
a year ago
- #Judicial Power
- #Trump
- #Contempt of Court
- Trump's 'One Big Ugly Bill' includes a provision that would prevent federal courts from enforcing contempt citations, effectively allowing Trump to ignore judicial orders.
- The bill would require a security or bond to be given in civil proceedings, making it nearly impossible for courts to hold the administration accountable for unconstitutional actions.
- Judges like James Boasberg and Paula Xinis have already noted Trump's defiance of court orders, including failing to facilitate the return of a legal resident erroneously deported.
- Without the power to enforce contempt citations, judicial orders become advisory, stripping courts of their authority to check executive overreach.
- Legal experts, including Erwin Chemerinsky, warn this provision would remove any restraint on Trump, enabling unchecked power akin to a monarchy.
- The article urges readers to contact Congress to oppose the bill and preserve judicial enforcement powers.