Trump proposes that two Supreme Court justices abstain from cases, while the justices themselves make the final decision.
The Supreme Court, under the leadership of Chief Justice John Roberts, is preparing for a significant hearing on March 31, where they will consider subpoenas for President Donald Trump's tax, bank, and financial records. Amidst this, President Trump has made an unusual suggestion that Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Sonia Sotomayor should not participate in cases involving him or his administration.
Trump's remarks come in response to dissenting opinions issued by these justices. In a dispute over the administration's new wealth test for immigrants, Justice Sotomayor wrote a dissenting opinion, expressing concern over the administration's frequent requests for stays and the strain on court resources. This appears to be the source of Trump's ire towards Justice Sotomayor.
Similarly, Trump's ire at Justice Ginsburg appears to be referencing a dissenting opinion she wrote on Friday. Although it is not clear which specific case this refers to, Ginsburg has not recused from any Trump case so far.
It is important to note that justices decide for themselves when to step aside from cases, and it is highly unlikely either justice would sit out cases involving Trump. This practice is not uncommon, and justices often recuse themselves from cases where they may have a personal or professional conflict of interest.
This is not the first time Trump has criticised a judge. In 2018, he criticised an "Obama judge," which provoked a rebuke from Chief Justice Roberts. Roberts responded, stating that there are no "Obama judges" or "Trump judges," but an "extraordinary group of dedicated judges doing their level best to do equal right."
Trump defended his comment about the judge, tweeting defiantly, "Sorry Justice Roberts." This latest suggestion from the President has sparked controversy and raised questions about the independence of the judiciary.
Meanwhile, the Supreme Court has already allowed the administration's controversial immigration rule to take effect everywhere except Illinois. The Court granted the administration's emergency request to enforce the rule on Friday, overruling lower courts that had blocked the policy from taking effect nationwide.
The Supreme Court is set to take up cases over Trump's tax returns and financial records a month later. The outcome of these cases could have significant implications for the President and the future of U.S. business and politics.
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