Mike Johnson to huddle with House Judiciary lawmakers amid Trump court standoff
Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is set to meet with Republican members of the House Judiciary Committee in a private meeting on Tuesday, according to sources familiar with the plans. The purpose and timing of the meeting are not immediately clear, but it comes as Republicans in Congress strategize how to address what they perceive as activist judges impeding President Donald Trump’s agenda.
The House Judiciary Committee is slated to consider several pieces of legislation unrelated to the judicial standoff on Tuesday morning. Johnson is scheduled to hold his weekly press conference at the same time.
The Trump administration has faced numerous injunctions from district court judges nationwide, halting various policy decisions. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., announced that lawmakers will vote on a bill led by Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., to limit U.S. district court judges’ ability to issue nationwide injunctions. President Trump has shown interest in the bill, and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, is expected to hold a hearing on the issue of activist judges soon.
Conservative lawmakers have introduced or threatened resolutions to impeach specific judges obstructing Trump’s agenda. Johnson is known to meet with different factions of the House GOP to push key legislation when there are disagreements, ensuring all viewpoints are heard. House GOP leaders are cautious about supporting impeachment, fearing it might not be the most effective approach.
Despite this, Trump has signaled interest in impeaching U.S. district court Judge James Boasberg, who blocked the administration’s deportation of suspected Tren de Aragua gang members. Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, introduced a resolution to impeach Boasberg, gaining 19 co-sponsors.
Some House Republicans are hesitant about impeachment, suggesting that the appeals process should be used instead. Rep. Marlin Stutzman believes the impeachment resolutions send a necessary message to judges. Rep. Ralph Norman views Issa’s bill as a starting point and suggests that the House Freedom Caucus may discuss pushing for impeachment.
Fox News Digital reached out to Johnson’s office and the House Judiciary Committee for comment but did not receive an immediate response.
