Activist judges have escalated their efforts to obstruct President Donald Trump’s policies, repeatedly stepping in to halt key initiatives on government reform, immigration enforcement and military standards. Their rulings, handed down over the last two months, are part of an ongoing strategy to stall the president’s ability to implement the agenda voters elected him to carry out.
A significant legal battle emerged when U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang blocked the administration from shutting down the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) had already dismantled most of USAID’s operations, cutting 92% of its grants and shutting down its headquarters. Chuang’s ruling now forces the administration to reinstate employees and allow the agency to continue operating.
The activist judges are out of control because they think they can get away with it.
Congress has the authority to hold them accountable.
I think we should impeach them.
Who’s with me?
— Rep. Eli Crane (@RepEliCrane) March 19, 2025
Trump’s military policies have also been targeted. U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes halted his ban on transgender service members, ensuring that Biden-era policies remain in effect. The administration had implemented the ban to prioritize military readiness, but Reyes ruled that the order was unconstitutional, forcing the Pentagon to maintain the previous administration’s standards.
The courts have also interfered in Trump’s immigration enforcement efforts. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg attempted to stop the administration from using the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan gang members. The administration had already removed over 200 members of the Tren de Aragua gang when Boasberg stepped in, attempting to put an end to further deportations.
Beyond national security, Trump’s efforts to rein in government spending have faced legal challenges. Judge Tanya Chutkan issued an order preventing the administration from reclaiming $20 billion that had been allocated to left-wing nonprofits through the Environmental Protection Agency’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. The administration had been working to recover the money, but the court ruling stalled those efforts.
Chief Justice John Roberts weighed in on the growing tension between the judiciary and the executive branch, dismissing calls to hold these judges accountable through impeachment. However, legal experts like Alan Dershowitz have argued that in cases of extreme judicial overreach, impeachment may be warranted.
Trump’s administration is moving forward with appeals, with Attorney General Pam Bondi leading the charge to reverse these rulings. While the legal battles continue, the White House remains determined to implement the policies voters elected Trump to carry out.
Despite repeated interference from the courts, the administration is pressing ahead, setting the stage for a high-stakes confrontation over executive authority.
