DOJ orders lawyers to report judicial ‘obstacles’ in immigration, Antifa cases
In a recent directive from the Department of Justice (DOJ), federal prosecutors have been instructed to report specific examples of challenges they face with judges while handling cases related to attacks on law enforcement and groups like Antifa. This memo, sent by the office of Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, underscores a growing tension between the DOJ and the judiciary, particularly in light of the Trump administration’s struggles to secure convictions in notable cases. Prosecutors have been asked to provide two to three instances of “unusual judicial system obstacles” encountered during legal proceedings, which could include issues surrounding assaults on law enforcement, obstruction of immigration authorities, and investigations into domestic terror organizations.
The memo’s issuance follows Blanche’s recent comments at a Federalist Society convention, where he criticized what he termed “rogue activist judges” and proclaimed a “war” on the judiciary, suggesting that certain judges were impeding the DOJ’s efforts to uphold the law. A DOJ spokesperson echoed this sentiment, claiming that “judicial activists” were hindering the administration’s objectives and undermining the Supreme Court’s authority. This directive reflects a broader strategy by the DOJ to bolster its litigation efforts against perceived judicial overreach, as the administration has faced numerous lawsuits and unfavorable rulings in lower courts. The DOJ’s proactive stance is evident in their recent actions, including filing misconduct complaints against judges they believe have acted improperly in their rulings.
This situation highlights a significant power struggle between the executive branch and the judiciary, with the DOJ aiming to strengthen its position in the courts. The administration has encountered obstacles in various areas, including immigration policy, government funding, and social issues such as transgender rights. As the Trump administration navigates these complex legal challenges, the relationship with the judiciary remains fraught, with implications for future legal strategies and the administration’s ability to implement its policies effectively. The ongoing tension raises critical questions about the balance of power within the U.S. government and the role of the judiciary in interpreting and applying the law.
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Department of Justice
leadership directed federal prosecutors to give them examples by Friday of hurdles they have encountered with judges when working on cases about attacks on law enforcement and Antifa.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche’s office sent the order one day prior to some U.S. attorneys, according to a memo reviewed by Fox News Digital. The memo instructed the prosecutors to give “2-3 examples of unusual judicial system obstacles” their offices have encountered in the courts in certain areas. The memo was first reported by
Reuters
.
The areas were laid out in a bulleted list and included assaults on law enforcement, obstruction of immigration authorities, investigations into certain “domestic terror organizations, such as Antifa” or “interstate threats, doxxing, and/or hoaxes.”
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The judicial obstacles, the memo said, should be those that cropped up when prosecutors were bringing charges, litigating cases or carrying out other legal processes.
The directive marks the latest instance of the DOJ targeting the judiciary as prosecutors fail to
secure charges
and convictions in some high-profile cases and as the Trump administration faces hundreds of lawsuits and frequent adverse rulings in the lower courts.
It also comes after Blanche railed against what he said were “rogue activist judges” and declared a “war” on them during a Federalist Society convention last week.
In a statement to Fox News Digital, a DOJ spokesperson said “judicial activists — liberals in robes” were improperly blocking the administration’s work and undermining the
Supreme Court
at times.
“Courts exist to apply the law, not invent policy from the bench,” the spokesperson said. “The Department is committed to strengthening our litigation posture at every level so we can better defend public safety initiatives and prevent activist judges from undermining the rule of law.”
Prosecutors have encountered roadblocks in the courts in numerous areas, including on immigration, federal appointments and firings, government funding, transgender policies, fights with big law firms and more. On rare occasions, the administration has turned to the Supreme Court for temporary relief in pivotal cases and almost always won.
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The DOJ filed misconduct complaints this year against two D.C. judges, Judge James Boasberg and Judge Ana Reyes, Obama and Biden appointees, respectively.
Judge Mark Wolf, a 78-year-old Reagan appointee, recently
announced his retirement
in the Atlantic and attributed it to his desire to speak out against Trump’s “assault on the rule of law.” Wolf said he now plans “to advocate for the judges who cannot speak publicly for themselves.”
