In just two months, activist judges have turned the courts into a major weapon against President Donald Trump’s administration. From immigration enforcement to military policy and government spending, the judiciary has aggressively intervened to block Trump’s policies, ensuring that Biden-era rules remain in place.
One of the latest rulings came from U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang, who blocked Trump’s order to shut down the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) had already carried out major cuts, eliminating 92% of USAID’s grants and shutting down its headquarters. Chuang’s ruling now forces the administration to reinstate the agency’s employees and pause further reductions.
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 has long criticized USAID for its massive foreign aid spending, calling it an unaccountable agency that prioritizes global programs over American needs. The administration had identified USAID as part of a broader effort to eliminate waste, but Chuang’s ruling forces the agency back into operation.
Another major legal challenge came from U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes, who issued an injunction against Trump’s ban on transgender service members. The administration has argued that military policies should be based on effectiveness and discipline rather than social engineering, but Reyes’ ruling ensures that Biden-era policies remain in effect.
Trump’s attempts to secure the border have also faced legal obstruction. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg moved to block the deportation of Venezuelan gang members under the Alien Enemies Act. The administration had already removed over 200 members of the Tren de Aragua gang when Boasberg issued his ruling, attempting to halt further removals.
The courts have also stepped in to shield left-wing financial programs. Judge Tanya Chutkan ruled against Trump’s effort to recover $20 billion from the Environmental Protection Agency’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. The funds had been allocated to a handful of nonprofits under Biden, and Trump’s administration had sought to recover the money before being blocked by the courts.
Chief Justice John Roberts has pushed back on Trump’s criticism of judicial interference, claiming that impeachment is “never” the proper response to a judge’s decision. But legal experts like Alan Dershowitz have argued that impeachment could be justified in cases where judges blatantly abuse their authority.
With legal battles mounting, Trump has vowed to fight back. Attorney General Pam Bondi has already launched appeals against these rulings, signaling that the administration will not accept judicial overreach without a fight. As the courts continue their attempts to undermine Trump’s policies, the stage is set for an even bigger confrontation over executive authority.
