Federal Judges Block Trump Nationwide Election Rule Overreach

Federal judges are increasingly using administrative law to block President Trump's policies nationwide, raising questions about the use of remedies like vacating illegal agency actions, which the Supreme Court has begun to scrutinize. A Massachusetts federal judge recently blocked President Trump's executive order aimed at changing federal election rules, ruling it oversteps presidential authority and infringes on states' constitutional powers to regulate elections. This order would have required proof of citizenship for voters, restricted mail-in ballots, and tied federal election funding to state compliance. Meanwhile, President Trump has announced a 50% tariff on Brazilian products due to Brazil's treatment of former President Jair Bolsonaro, who faces trial for attempting to overturn a 2022 election. Additionally, federal judges are opposing Trump's efforts to secure the border and end birthright citizenship, despite Supreme Court directives supporting his position. These judicial actions highlight ongoing tensions between the executive branch's agenda under President Trump and the federal judiciary's role in checking presidential power.