Overview

• White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt argued that federal judges lack the authority to block presidential decisions, calling recent injunctions on mass federal firings unconstitutional.
• Two federal courts ruled that the Trump administration's termination of probationary federal employees was likely unlawful, ordering their reinstatement.
• Legal experts criticized Leavitt's statements, highlighting her misunderstanding of the separation of powers and the judiciary's role in issuing injunctive relief.
• Leavitt accused 'activist judges' of targeting the Trump administration, claiming a record number of injunctions have been issued in recent weeks compared to prior administrations.
• Critics noted inconsistencies in the administration's messaging, suggesting Leavitt's comments implied political motives behind the firings rather than the previously stated performance-based reasons.