GOP senator Josh Hawley looks to end nationwide injunctions blocking Trump

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., a member of the influential Senate Judiciary Committee, is determined to put an end to federal judges issuing nationwide injunctions, which he believes are causing a crisis in the judicial system. Hawley recently introduced a bill aimed at stopping these judges from issuing such broad orders.

In an interview with Fox News Digital, Hawley expressed his concerns about federal judges overstepping their constitutional authority by issuing nationwide injunctions. He emphasized that his legislation would prevent these judges from continuing to make such far-reaching decisions.

Hawley’s bill was prompted by the surge of nationwide injunctions issued by federal district judges against President Donald Trump’s administration. The number of these orders has far exceeded what previous presidents have experienced during their time in office. Hawley believes that these judges are abusing their power and interfering with the proper functioning of the government.

Despite his efforts to push the bill forward, Hawley has faced challenges in getting Senate Republican leadership to take up the legislation. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., has not shown any indication of moving the bill forward, citing the need for a proper appeals process to address the issue.

Hawley is determined to see his bill brought to the Senate floor, even if it means facing the hurdle of the legislative filibuster. He believes that Democrat senators who were critical of nationwide injunctions during the Biden administration should support his bill now. Hawley also believes that President Trump would back his efforts to end nationwide injunctions, based on Trump’s previous statements on the matter.

In a recent statement, Trump called for an end to nationwide injunctions, warning of the potential consequences of allowing these orders to continue. Hawley echoed Trump’s concerns, criticizing the judges issuing these injunctions as “radical left judges” who are part of the “resistance” against Trump.

Hawley’s determination to stop nationwide injunctions reflects his commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring that federal judges do not overstep their authority. As he continues to push for his bill to be considered in the Senate, Hawley remains focused on addressing this critical issue in the judicial system.