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Federal Judge Likely to Halt Trump's Government Overhaul

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.

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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 | Reply

... 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. ...

The Constitution that Pres Trump has sworn twice to uphold.

Yet, when asked ...

Trump says he doesn't know if he needs to uphold constitutional due process
www.theguardian.com

So, what is it?

Or has his mental acumen deteriorated so much that he seems to have forgotten the oaths he has taken?

#2 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-05-09 09:18 PM | Reply

Her and what army?

#3 | Posted by TFDNihilist at 2025-05-09 09:52 PM | Reply

@#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
www.newsnationnow.com

... (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.

#4 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-05-12 09:58 PM | Reply

LAMP @ #2

"Or has his mental acumen deteriorated so much that he seems to have forgotten the oaths he has taken?"

LOL ~ Oaths are just a tool of the trade to Trump, much like every other lie he tells whenever he opens his mouth.

He just went through the motions. Obviously, the words meant nothing to him, considering how Trump, with the help of the U.S. Supreme Court, has twisted the Constitution beyond recognition as often as they could squeek it past the public.

#5 | Posted by Twinpac at 2025-05-13 06:36 AM | Reply

Trump says he doesn't know if he needs to uphold constitutional due process

The GqP would be apoplectic if Biden had said this.

#6 | Posted by Nixon at 2025-05-13 08:35 AM | Reply

Oaths are just a tool of the trade to Trump,

Just like his marriage vows or contracts he signs with vendors.

#7 | Posted by Nixon at 2025-05-13 08:35 AM | Reply

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