The United States of America was founded on the principle of three separate but equal branches of government – the legislative, the executive, and the judiciary. However, in recent years, it seems like the judiciary branch has been taking on a more imperial role, making decisions that go beyond their constitutional authority and infringing upon the powers of the other branches.
In a recent guest post by Real Clear Wire, titled “Must Read: The Imperial Judiciary Strikes Back”, the case is made that the judiciary branch is overstepping its boundaries and creating a dangerous imbalance in our government.
First and foremost, it is important to remember that the judiciary branch’s primary role is to interpret the laws passed by the legislative branch and ensure that they are in line with the Constitution. However, some judges have been using their position to push their own political agendas, rather than impartially interpret the law. This is a dangerous precedent that threatens the very foundation of our democracy.
One such example is the recent ruling by a federal judge in Washington state to halt President Trump’s executive order on immigration. The order, which aimed to temporarily suspend travel from seven countries with ties to terrorism, was immediately met with backlash from liberal activists and politicians. This judge, who was appointed by former President Obama, decided to put a nationwide halt on the order, despite the fact that it falls clearly within the powers of the executive branch to make decisions on immigration and national security.
This is just one of many instances where judges are inserting their own political beliefs into their rulings, rather than adhering to the Constitution. And when they are not ruling based on their own political beliefs, they are often ruling based on their interpretation of foreign law, which has no place in our American judicial system.
Not only does this type of judicial activism undermine the authority of the other branches of government, but it also goes against the will of the American people. We elect our representatives to make laws and our president to execute them, not the judges. When judges take it upon themselves to make decisions that go beyond their constitutional role, they are essentially overriding the will of the people.
This is why it is crucial for our government to take a stand against these imperial judges. As stated in the article, “Congress, the President, and the Supreme Court must work together to put an end to these imperial judges who are using their position to advance their own agendas.” It is time for our elected officials to exercise their powers and ensure that the judiciary branch does not overstep its boundaries.
But it’s not just the federal judges that are abusing their power. There are also many examples of state judges going against the will of the people and the law. One glaring example is the case of Colorado baker Jack Phillips, who was sued for refusing to bake a cake for a same-sex wedding due to his religious beliefs. Despite the fact that the Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Jack Phillips and his religious freedom, there are still state judges who continue to rule against him, forcing him to defend himself in court time and time again.
This is a clear violation of our fundamental rights and shows the danger of allowing judges to act as imperial rulers. It is time for the judiciary to be held accountable and for the other branches of government to ensure that they do not abuse their power.
In conclusion, the judiciary branch has been taking on a more imperial role in recent years, making decisions that go beyond their constitutional authority and infringing upon the powers of the other branches. This poses a threat to our democracy and the will of the American people. It is time for our government to take action and put an end to these imperial judges. We must remind them that they are meant to interpret the law, not make it.
