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Republican Tensions Rise Over Judicial Control as GOP Introduces New Bills Amid House Stalemate

As Republicans clash with Democrats, new legislation targets judicial overreach while internal party divisions on judge impeachment grow.

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  1. Republicans, Democrats trade barbs in heated hearing on activist judges blocking Trump agenda

    During the hearing, Democrats repeatedly tried to press Republicans on the issue of judicial impeachments — something pushed by conservatives but that House GOP leaders have shown little appetite for pursuing.

    Republicans, Democrats trade barbs in heated hearing on activist judges blocking Trump agenda

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  3. House GOP targets 'rogue' activist judges, advancing new bill amid Trump's legal standoffs

    Since Trump's January inauguration, his administration has already been hit with 15 injunctions, stalling a wide range of initiatives such as the end of birthright citizenship, deportation flights, and the elimination of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.

    House GOP targets 'rogue' activist judges, advancing new bill amid Trump's legal standoffs

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  4. House Judiciary Committee spars over impeachment of federal judges

    However, the issue has divided Republicans, with House GOP leadership shying away from bringing it to a vote to open an inquiry.

    House Judiciary Committee spars over impeachment of federal judges

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  5. House GOP advances bill to keep ‘rogue’ judges from pausing Trump’s executive orders

    The GOP-led House Rules Committee voted 9-4 along party lines to send the No Rogue Rulings Act, which would do away with nationwide injunctions unless they apply to specific parties bringing a complaint, to the floor of the lower chamber for a full House vote on Wednesday.

    House GOP advances bill to keep ‘rogue’ judges from pausing Trump’s executive orders

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  6. Rep. Biggs Seeks Removal of Boasberg Under Behavior Clause

    Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., introduced legislation on Monday to remove D.C. District Court Judge James Boasberg under the good behavior clause mandated by the U.S. Constitution over his court rulings involving an executive order issued by President Donald Trump.

    Rep. Biggs Seeks Removal of Boasberg Under Behavior Clause

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Updated: Apr 1st, 2025, 9:52 PM ET

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A rebellion led by nine Republicans has stalled House proceedings, blocking key voting and judicial authority bills. During a heated Judiciary Committee hearing, lawmakers clashed over perceived judicial overreach. The GOP introduced two bills aimed at limiting federal judges' authority to issue nationwide injunctions, amid accusations from Democrats that Republicans are pursuing ‘fake impeachments’ against judges. Speaker Mike Johnson criticized dissent within the party, while divisions deepen over legislative priorities related to protecting new parents' voting rights and controlling judicial reach. The ongoing controversy underscores a broader struggle within the GOP while external protests amplify intra-party tensions.

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