Grassley leads hearings on judges blocking Trump actions, seeks new legislation

Senator Chuck Grassley is set to lead a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on April 2 to address the issue of federal judges issuing nationwide injunctions that have blocked various actions of the Trump administration. Grassley argues that these injunctions represent an overreach of judicial power, asserting that they hinder the executive branch's ability to function effectively. Both Trump and campaign donor Elon Musk have called for the impeachment of judges responsible for such rulings, prompting a rare rebuke from Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, who stated that impeachment is inappropriate for disagreements over judicial decisions. Grassley believes legislation is needed to limit the scope of federal judges' powers, insisting that injunctions should be limited to specific cases within a district. The upcoming hearings will explore potential legislative solutions to restore balance between the branches of government. Grassley emphasized that judicial policymaking is unconstitutional and undermines democracy, urging Congress to intervene if the Supreme Court does not.