Trump's War on the Federalist Society and Stephen Miller's Immigration Crackdown

Trump's Discontent with the Federalist Society

• 🎯 Donald Trump is reportedly very upset with Leonard Leo and the Federalist Society after losing court cases.
• 💡 Trump believed that aligning with Leo and the Federalist Society, a powerful right-wing judicial organization, would guarantee judicial appointments.
• ⚠️ Despite Leo's role in appointing judges during Trump's term, some of these judges ruled against Trump, leading to his anger.
• 💰 Leonard Leo's organization has received significant funding, with efforts to build new mechanisms beyond the Federalist Society.

Trump's Shift in Judicial Vetting Strategy

• ⚖️ Trump has publicly stated that he will no longer use the Federalist Society for judicial vetting, calling it a "broken system."
• 📌 However, it is asserted that any judges Trump picks going forward will likely still be members of the Federalist Society, but with a demonstrated total loyalty to Donald Trump.
• 🚀 The goal is to appoint judges who are not only Federalist Society members but also show personal allegiance.

Stephen Miller's Immigration Enforcement Demands

• 🚨 Stephen Miller is reportedly enraged by the perceived slowdown in immigration enforcement.
• 🗣️ Miller allegedly demanded a daily detainment quota from ICE and expressed frustration that officials were focusing on criminals instead of broader deportations.
• 🏠 Quotes attributed to Miller suggest a desire to target individuals found at places like Home Depot or 7-Eleven, where people might be waiting for work, rather than just criminals.
• 📧 Officials involved have reportedly faced threats and surveillance from the Trump administration regarding mass deportation goals.

Judicial Rulings and Tariff Challenges

• 📈 The trade court, with a mix of Obama, Trump, and Reagan appointees, ruled against administration actions regarding tariffs.
• 📉 Some conservative groups are concerned about profitability and the economic impact of these tariffs, contributing to legal challenges.
• 🏛️ Trump's use of emergency powers, like the 1977 law, for implementing tariffs, bypasses public review and debate, making them more vulnerable to legal challenges.