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Trump's first-year actions sparked a fiery legal war, and stunning rebukes from judges

January 11, 2026

During Trump's second term, a significant legal conflict emerged as federal judges criticized the administration for various unlawful actions. The Trump administration retaliated by labeling these judges as lawless, leading to a contentious atmosphere between the judiciary and the executive branch.

Photo collage of Donald Trump, the Supreme Court, Judges Breyer and Boasberg, a gavel, and CA National Guard

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Federal judges have issued strong rebukes against the Trump administration.
The administration claims that the judges are the ones violating the law.
Judge J. Harvie Wilkinson III criticized the legality of the administration's actions.
The conflict escalated during the early months of Trump's second term.

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Trump's first-year actions sparked a fiery legal war, and stunning rebukes from judges

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Trump's first-year actions sparked a fiery legal war, and stunning rebukes from judges

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