Overview

• Senators Ted Cruz and Amy Klobuchar clashed during a Senate hearing on April 2, 2025, over the legality and motivations behind nationwide judicial injunctions against Trump administration policies.
• Cruz argued that the injunctions represent a politically motivated abuse of power, while Klobuchar defended them as necessary to counter unconstitutional executive actions.
• The hearing underscored the unprecedented use of injunctions during Trump’s presidency, with 64 issued in his first term, far exceeding totals from previous administrations.
• Republican lawmakers have introduced resolutions to impeach judges who issued these injunctions, further escalating the conflict over judicial authority.
• The debate remains unresolved, reflecting broader tensions over the separation of powers and the role of the judiciary in checking executive authority.