A retired judge talks federal courts under pressure

How the federal courts work, and why their independence is paramount

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A retired judge talks federal courts under pressure

Federal judges have been thrust into the center of our nation’s politics as courts across the country are flooded with challenges to changes by President Donald Trump’s administration, and as some Republicans have advocated for defying rulings, or impeachment. At the same time, the attention has sparked debate over whether federal judges should have the power to issue nationwide injunctions over executive branch policies. And yet, most people do…