Summary

JD Vance argued that courts cannot overrule Trump’s executive orders, likening judicial interference to an illegal overreach.

Critics, including lawmakers and legal experts, denounced his claims as unconstitutional.

This debate follows recent federal rulings blocking Trump’s executive actions, including spending freezes and an order ending birthright citizenship.

Opposition figures warned against undermining the judiciary, emphasizing checks and balances.

  • Ulvain@sh.itjust.works
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    21 hours ago

    Here’s the horrible hiccup: however legitimate a judge and their decision is, it’s only as relevant as it’s enforced. And if the enforcer in chief says “fuck you and your ruling” and puts the judges in prison, what then?

    • Uruanna@lemmy.world
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      20 hours ago

      That’ll be the question: who’s gonna come to grab these judges, and who’s gonna stand in the way and say fuck off. And then who’s gonna drop their pants first, or who’s gonna shoot first…