Left Celebrates Judicial Activism Blocking Congress Funding Planned Parenthood

Leftist protesters nationwide chanted "No kings!" in opposition to President Donald Trump, accusing him of despotism and likening ICE agents to a Gestapo. Despite this, many on the Left praised judicial actions that critics say overstep constitutional boundaries, such as U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani blocking Congress from defunding Planned Parenthood through the budget reconciliation bill, which opponents see as usurping legislative power. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer publicly supported this judicial intervention, exposing perceived selective outrage over federal overreach. Similarly, when a Wisconsin judge allegedly helped an illegal immigrant evade federal authorities, leftists opposed efforts to hold her accountable, framing it as resistance to politicized federal enforcement. This contradiction highlights tensions about the separation of powers and the role of the judiciary, with critics arguing that some Democrats celebrate judicial actions that undermine legislative and executive authority while condemning the president for alleged authoritarianism. Underlying this debate is concern over the erosion of constitutional duties and the proper limits of government power.