Speaker Johnson Highlights Congressional Power Over Courts Amid GOP Push to Limit Judiciary

House Speaker Mike Johnson clarified Congress' authority to eliminate district courts and restrict judicial funding, as Republicans advance legislation targeting nationwide injunctions.

• House Speaker Mike Johnson stated that Congress has the authority to eliminate district courts and control their funding, though he clarified this was not a direct threat but an illustration of congressional power.
• The House Judiciary Committee is advancing legislation to restrict district court judges from issuing nationwide injunctions, a move Republicans argue is necessary to curb judicial overreach.
• Judge James Boasberg remains a focal point of Republican criticism after his injunction blocked expedited deportations under the Alien Enemies Act, prompting calls for his impeachment from some GOP members.
• Chief Justice John Roberts reiterated his opposition to judicial impeachment as a response to rulings, emphasizing the importance of judicial independence and due process.
• Democrats have condemned Republican efforts to defund or limit the judiciary, labeling them an attack on judicial independence, while internal GOP divisions persist over extreme measures like impeachment.

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