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House Speaker Proposes Eliminating Courts Following Trump Administration Rulings

Mike Johnson's suggestion to dismantle federal courts has drawn sharp criticism, raising concerns about threats to judicial independence and constitutional checks and balances.

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Speaker of the House Mike Johnson speaks during a news conference following a closed-door meeting with House Republicans, at the Republican National Committee office on Capitol Hill on March 25, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
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Overview

  • House Speaker Mike Johnson has suggested Congress could eliminate certain federal courts after rulings that blocked Trump administration policies.
  • Johnson emphasized Congress's constitutional authority to create and dissolve lower federal courts, citing Article III of the Constitution.
  • The proposal has faced widespread criticism, with Chief Justice John Roberts and Democratic leaders warning it undermines judicial independence.
  • House Republicans are advancing legislative efforts, including a bill to limit district courts' ability to issue nationwide injunctions.
  • The Trump administration continues to challenge unfavorable rulings through emergency appeals to the Supreme Court, intensifying tensions with the judiciary.