Trump Again Attacks Supreme Court Justices Gorsuch And Barrett-Warns About Wrong Ruling On Immigrants
Forbes • • nation
Key Points:
- Former President Trump criticized the Supreme Court justices who ruled in his favor on birthright citizenship, emphasizing he expects loyalty to the country rather than to him personally.
- The Supreme Court is expected to issue a ruling on the birthright citizenship case by the end of June, with justices expressing skepticism about Trump's policy to restrict citizenship for children of non-citizen or non-permanent resident parents.
- Trump has frequently attacked the Supreme Court following unfavorable rulings, leading to declining trust among Republicans and increased concerns about the politicization of the judiciary.
- Federal judges have reported a rise in threats, with 292 threats against 236 judges recorded this year alone, prompting Congress to enhance security funding for Supreme Court justices, though not yet for lower court judges.
- The ongoing tensions highlight the challenges faced by the judiciary amid partisan disputes and public attacks, raising concerns about judicial independence and safety.