DeSantis suggests Congress could strip federal courts of jurisdiction
As aspects of President Donald Trump’s agenda face legal challenges and are stymied by judges, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has proposed a bold solution – stripping federal courts of jurisdiction. DeSantis believes that Congress has the authority to prevent federal courts from deciding certain cases, effectively removing obstacles that hinder the implementation of Trump’s policies.
In a recent post on social media, DeSantis questioned why jurisdiction-stripping bills were not introduced earlier in Congress to counteract what he perceives as obstruction by “resistance” judges. When asked how Republicans could achieve this without a 60-vote majority in the Senate, DeSantis suggested attaching the measure to a “must pass” bill to ensure its success.
DeSantis, a former contender for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination who ultimately endorsed Trump, discussed this idea in response to a tweet from U.S. Representative Chip Roy of Texas. Roy had proposed passing a resolution in the House declaring an invasion and defunding courts deemed radical.
Meanwhile, former President Trump called for the impeachment of a judge in a recent post on his social media platform, Truth Social. Trump criticized Judge James E. Boasberg, appointed by former President Barack Obama, and called for his removal, citing concerns about violent criminals and deranged murderers in the country. Representative Brandon Gill of Texas subsequently introduced articles of impeachment against Boasberg.
In response to these calls for impeachment, U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts emphasized that impeachment is not an appropriate response to disagreements with judicial decisions. Roberts stressed the importance of the normal appellate review process for addressing such disputes.
These developments highlight the ongoing tension between the executive and judicial branches of government, as politicians and legal experts debate the appropriate mechanisms for addressing perceived judicial overreach. Stay tuned for further updates on this evolving situation.
This article was written with contributions from Fox News correspondents Shannon Bream and Bill Mears.
