Federal Judge Likely to Halt Trump's Government Overhaul

Monday, May 12, 2025

U.S. District Judge Susan Illston, a Clinton appointee, held a hearing Friday in a lawsuit filed by a coalition of labor unions, nonprofits and local governments, who argue in their complaint that President Trump's efforts to "radically restructure and dismantle the federal government" without any authorization from Congress violate the Constitution.

Posted by Corky at 09:30 PM | 7 COMMENTS | permalink

A federal judge in California called for a two-week pause in the Trump administration's mass layoff plans, barring two dozen agencies from moving forward with the president's downsizing efforts, which the judge said was illegal without Congress's authorization. Follow live updates.

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"Illston appeared to agree with the plaintiffs, asserting in the hearing that Supreme Court precedent makes clear that while the president does have the authority to seek changes at agencies, he must do so in lawful ways.

She went on to say that critical transformations of the type Trump is attempting to carry out "must have the cooperation of Congress.

Illston said a temporary restraining order was likely necessary "to protect the power of the legislative branch." She noted that in his first term, Trump did in fact seek Congress' approval for similar restructuring plans.

"He could have done that here, but he didn't," Illston said."

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Obviously this Judge is a Trump Hater who isn't Loyal to the Lyn' King!
Off with her head!

#1 | Posted by Corky at 2025-05-09 07:02 PM

@#3 ... Her and what army? ...

At this point, it seems the Judicial branch is standing up to Pres Trump.

In spite of the apparent threats from Pres Trump.

Unsolicicted pizza deliveries threaten federal judges: Report
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... (NewsNation) -- Federal judges are speaking out after receiving unsolicited pizza orders sent to them as a means of intimidation, according to The Washington Post.

These deliveries, which reportedly began increasing in February and escalated last year, have targeted judges overseeing high-profile cases, particularly those challenging the Trump administration's policies.

The U.S. Marshals Service and the FBI are investigating these incidents, which appear to be coordinated. Former U.S. Marshal John Muffler emphasized the intimidation's intent to threaten judges and their families, noting the 2020 murder of U.S. District Judge Esther Salas's son. ...

The pizza delivery says, ~I know where you live.~ And then using the name of Judge Salas' son is, well, over the top.