Federal Judges Challenge Trump's Erosion of Constitutional Norms in Democracy Threat Assessments
Federal judges are increasingly deviating from their cases to address broader concerns about constitutional norms and the erosion of democracy under the Trump administration. This shift reflects a growing judicial voice challenging President Trump's actions on key issues.
Federal judges hearing Trump administration litigation have increasingly challenged the erosion of constitutional norms by growing judicial voices, reflecting on potential threats to democracy and offering dramatic assertions about the state of American institutions. These courts are going beyond the case at hand to address broader issues, with some even taking a stance on issues like presidential power and legislative prerogatives. The trend has been particularly notable in lower federal courts, which have historically played a more limited role in shaping constitutional interpretation. As the judiciary pushes back against Trump-era precedents, its actions are gaining attention as a potential bulwark against democratic erosion.
