House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan is drafting legislation to defund federal judges he sees as obstructing Donald Trump’s agenda.
Frustrated by over 50 judicial actions halting executive initiatives, Jordan is targeting “anti-MAGA” judges, especially those issuing nationwide injunctions.
He’s considering laws to strip courts of such authority and has discussed funding cuts with appropriators. Jordan emphasized Congress’s constitutional power over court structure and financing.
A scheduled hearing with Judge James Boasberg—criticized for blocking Trump’s immigration policy—highlights GOP efforts to confront the judiciary. Jordan’s strategy, aligning with Speaker Mike Johnson’s remarks, includes potentially eliminating entire district courts but excludes court security cuts.
