The role of the Judiciary is to uphold the Constitution and serve as a check on the other branches of government. But under the Trump Administration, the Supreme Court has been compromised; the Department of Justice has been weaponized; and the Constitution has been undermined.
So who can we count on to resist Trump’s unconstitutional agenda?
The answer in the first year of the Trump regime has been a series of very brave and principled federal judges. They have blocked some illegal deportations; mandated the continuation of SNAP benefits; and halted an executive order restricting birthright citizenship to name a few lines of resistance.
Moreover, they have done so despite being accused of being liberal activists or out of touch with everyday Americans. And their actions have made them the targets of intimidation and subjected to death threats by MAGA extremists.
The question now is can the Judiciary hold the line on Trump’s lawlessness during the remainder of his presidency? And, if they don’t, what does that mean for the Constitution?
Join us for a panel discussion on the role of the Judiciary in the Trump era. We’ll look at the cases where federal judges have successfully resisted Trump’s lawlessness–and where they did not. We’ll examine how the Supreme Court has been compromised and discuss possible solutions. Most importantly, we will discuss how much damage has already been done to the rule of law—and how we as activists can help restore our Constitution and ensure its enforcement.
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