Measures in several state legislatures this year have proposed new approaches to weaken the power of judges. One such measure would abandon the long-standing precedent that courts can determine the constitutionality of laws, while another aims to change the selection process for judges.
The tension between the courts and other branches of government is not a new phenomenon but is currently escalating. This surge comes amidst numerous lawsuits challenging President Donald Trump's policies, with his administration arguing that judges, acting as 'judicial activists,' are impeding his agenda.
