Federal judges across the United States, including 11 Trump appointed judges, have rebuked the White House since early 2025 for what they describe as a systemic refusal to follow the law, with one Florida judge snapping 'Give me a break' as he ordered the release of an immigrant detainee.
This wave of judicial anger has built during Donald Trump's second term in the White House, as his administration has pushed aggressively on immigration, executive power and enforcement policy. A new CNN analysis, reviewed rulings since January 2025 and found 77 decisions in which federal judges accused the administration of ignoring court orders, stretching executive authority or trampling constitutional protections.
