House Republicans Consider Hearings, Legislation to Limit Federal Judge Power

Washington D.C. - House Republicans are considering hearings and legislation aimed at limiting the power of federal judges, sources confirmed Monday. The move follows increased tensions between former President Donald Trump and the judiciary, particularly regarding rulings that have blocked aspects of his administration's policies.

Several House members have expressed concerns about what they view as judicial overreach, arguing that some judges are exceeding their constitutional authority by issuing nationwide injunctions that halt executive actions.

"We need to examine whether the current system allows for appropriate checks and balances," said one Republican representative familiar with the discussions. "We are looking at all options, including potential hearings to examine the role of the judiciary and legislation to clarify the scope of judicial power."

One potential target of scrutiny is Judge James Boasberg, a U.S. District Judge for the District of Columbia, who has presided over several high-profile cases involving the Trump administration. Republicans have hinted at the possibility of calling Judge Boasberg to testify before a congressional committee.

The proposed legislation could include measures to limit the use of nationwide injunctions, require judges to provide more detailed justifications for their rulings, or even create a new process for appealing judicial decisions. The details of the legislation are still being worked out, but the overall goal is to ensure that the judiciary remains within its proper constitutional bounds, according to Republican sources.

Democrats are expected to strongly oppose any efforts to curtail judicial power, arguing that such measures would undermine the independence of the judiciary and threaten the rule of law. The debate is likely to be highly contentious and could further exacerbate the already strained relationship between the legislative and judicial branches.