NEW: Courts have halted President Trump’s agenda at least 181 times in just 4 months.
”That is a huge number. To give you that in percentage terms, in over 50% of the cases that are presented to court, the Trump administration agenda has been halted at least temporarily.”… pic.twitter.com/C6N38vo0OM
— DeVory Darkins (@devorydarkins) May 30, 2025
Federal courts have blocked President Trump’s agenda at least 181 times in just four months, marking an unprecedented level of judicial interference. The sheer volume of rulings against the administration has sparked accusations of judicial lawfare, with critics arguing that unelected judges are obstructing executive authority.
The numbers tell the story. More than 50 percent of cases brought against Trump’s policies have resulted in temporary or permanent injunctions. The rulings have halted key initiatives, including tariff policies, immigration enforcement, and federal budget reallocations. The administration has responded with sharp criticism, calling the judiciary’s actions a coordinated effort to undermine the president’s ability to govern.
The courts have become a battleground. Trump’s legal team has fought back, appealing decisions and pushing for legislative reforms to limit judicial overreach. Conservative lawmakers have introduced bills aimed at restricting federal judges from issuing nationwide injunctions, arguing that such rulings exceed their constitutional authority.
The most contentious rulings have involved Trump’s reciprocal tariff policy, which was designed to pressure foreign governments into fair trade agreements. A three-judge panel blocked the measure, prompting White House officials to label the decision “judicial tyranny”. The administration has also faced resistance on immigration, with courts halting deportation orders and border security measures.
The fight is escalating. Trump’s allies have called for impeachment proceedings against judges who they claim are politically motivated. The Article III Project, a conservative legal advocacy group, has mobilized supporters to pressure Congress into taking action. The battle over judicial authority is shaping up to be a defining issue of Trump’s second term.
Sources:
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5326395-white-house-attacks-judicial-branch/
https://currently.att.yahoo.com/news/trumps-clash-courts-brewing-war-090159143.html
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/02/11/trump-court-clash-00203580/