Tracking Trump’s Attacks: Justice Under Siege

Attacks on Judicial Independence

Trump and his MAGA allies in Congress are going after judicial independence, and they’ll stop at nothing to get their way. From threatening to impeach judges that rule against Trump’s lawless agenda, to introducing legislation to kneecap the courts’ ability to stop illegal actions from the executive branch, Trump is attempting to distort the rule of law and the balance of power amongst the branches of our government.

FACT SHEET: Republicans’ Legislative Attempts to Undermine the Courts

Since President Trump assumed office, Republicans intentionally and willfully went out of their way to weaken the judicial branch and its ability to ensure the executive branch obeys the law.

FACT SHEET: The Trump Administration’s Most Egregious Threats Against Judges and the Courts

Trump and his allies’ rhetoric has become increasingly dangerous and corrosive to the rule of law, marking an unprecedented escalation in attacks that undermine court authority, weaponize the Department of Justice, and eradicate checks and balances—ultimately threatening all Americans’ freedom.

POLLING ROUNDUP: MAGA Attacks on the Judiciary are Taking a Toll On Americans’ Confidence in the Courts

Recent Polling Shows Confidence in Courts Has Fallen to Record Lows Amid Growing Concerns of a Trump-Fueled Constitutional Crisis