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Chip Roy vs. the D.C. Courts: A Brewing Showdown

John Muryell

WASHINGTON — The House is preparing to vote on an amendment from Rep. Chip Roy (R‑Texas) that would strip funding from the federal courts in Washington, D.C., marking the latest escalation in a years‑long confrontation between conservative lawmakers and the judges who have repeatedly blocked or limited Trump‑era immigration and surveillance policies. For many observers, the moment feels like the culmination of a long‑brewing conflict — one rooted not only in policy disputes, but in a deeper struggle over the role of the judiciary in American democracy. The conflict traces back to a series of rulings beginning in 2018, when … Continue reading Chip Roy vs. the D.C. Courts: A Brewing Showdown

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Senate Battle Over Judiciary Provision in “Big, Beautiful Bill” Sparks Nationwide Alarm

John Muryell

Washington, D.C. – A dangerously controversial provision buried deep within the Big, Beautiful Bill threatens to cripple the power of federal courts, stripping judges of their ability to enforce contempt orders against government officials who refuse to comply with the law. If passed, this measure would shatter the checks and balances that hold leaders accountable, paving the way for a government that answers to no one. WARNING: THIS PROVISION THREATENS JUDICIAL INDEPENDENCE AND MUST BE STOPPED! This measure would cripple the ability of federal courts to enforce the law, allowing officials to defy court rulings without consequence. If passed, checks … Continue reading Senate Battle Over Judiciary Provision in “Big, Beautiful Bill” Sparks Nationwide Alarm