Mass Judicial Removal Attempt Triggers Constitutional Emergency
The Trump administration initiated unprecedented moves to remove federal judges deemed obstructionist, invoking rarely used judicial review procedures. Multiple federal circuit courts issued emergency injunctions, creating a complex legal standoff that threatened judicial independence and separation of powers. White House officials claimed the actions were necessary to address a ‘judicial crisis’, while legal experts warned of constitutional violations.
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