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Justice Department intensifies push to disqualify judges blocking Trump policies
The Justice Department has stepped up efforts to have federal judges removed from cases it says are hindering the Trump administration’s agenda.
For almost two years the Trump administration has criticized court orders that impede its policies. Now the Justice Department is requesting that judges be recused and their conduct examined, claiming they have moved from oversight to partisan obstruction. The move marks a more aggressive legal strategy aimed at overturning or limiting judicial interference.
Why it matters
It shows the administration’s willingness to confront the judiciary, raising concerns about separation of powers.
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