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Trump Official Discusses Recent Court Decisions
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Trump Official Discusses Recent Court Decisions

A growing chorus from inside the Trump administration is calling for serious action against what it sees as a judicial branch run amok. The latest criticism comes from Deputy White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, who issued a stark warning that federal courts—especially district and international trade courts—are systematically obstructing the will of the American people by issuing nationwide injunctions that, in his words, “do not pass the smell test.”

Miller’s remarks follow a series of court rulings that have blocked or attempted to override key pillars of the Trump administration’s immigration and foreign policy initiatives. From halting deportations to dictating border protocols, district judges have repeatedly stepped in to freeze executive action—sometimes with the stroke of a pen from a single courtroom.


“This isn’t just about immigration,” Miller warned. “This is about preserving the very foundation of our republic. These rogue judges are now attempting to function as a shadow executive branch.”

The core of the argument is this: immigration and foreign policy are constitutionally delegated to the executive. The Trump administration views court orders requiring the return of deported illegal aliens or preventing immigration enforcement as blatant violations of that separation. Miller pointed out the double standard: while the Biden administration has faced little judicial resistance in drastically expanding immigration through parole and non-enforcement policies, Trump’s efforts to enforce existing law are consistently thwarted.


The frustration is not limited to immigration alone. The practice of issuing nationwide injunctions—judicial orders that block a federal policy across all 50 states—has exploded in recent years, often emanating from district courts. Legal scholars and executive branch officials alike argue that these sweeping decisions concentrate far too much power in the hands of unelected judges, who are often aligned with one ideological bent.

Miller didn’t mince words about the stakes. “If this isn’t stopped, we’re headed toward a system where democracy is effectively canceled by a handful of activist judges.” He went further, suggesting that Congress must act, whether through statutory reform or—if necessary—impeachment proceedings to rein in judges who overstep their constitutional boundaries.


The use of impeachment as a corrective tool for judicial behavior is not without precedent, but it remains a politically radioactive option. Nonetheless, for Miller and others in Trump’s inner circle, it’s a measure worth considering to restore what they see as a constitutional imbalance.

“This is the time for courage,” Miller said. “Every nationwide injunction erodes the power of the ballot box. And if we don’t stop this now, we won’t recognize the authority of the executive—or the meaning of elections—in just a few short years.”

Written by Arthur Higgens - June 1, 2025