Senator Eric Schmitt Warns of 'Overly Activist' Judiciary and 'Limitless Power'

Concerns Over Judicial Power

• 🏛️ Senator Eric Schmitt expresses alarm over the judiciary's increasing power, particularly the rise of universal injunctions.
• 💡 Historically, universal injunctions were not a fixture, but they have become more common in the last 20 years, especially during the Trump administration.
• ⚖️ While courts can check an out-of-control executive branch, the issue arises when Article 3 has no limits.

Hamilton's Judiciary vs. Modern Practice

• 📜 Alexander Hamilton, in Federalist 78, described the judiciary as the least dangerous branch, dependent on the executive for enforcement.
• 🚫 The Trump administration has historically followed court orders, but the concern is that the judiciary might subjugate others.
• ⚠️ The current situation is described as a potential juristocracy, where judges wield