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Trump and Vance are planning to ignore the courts

On Monday, a federal judge ruled that the Trump administration openly defied a court order by refusing to restore critical funds for vital programs they slashed. This means they MUST unfreeze those funds immediately.

This is a win, but it's nowhere near the end of the fight. JD Vance's response is a flashing, red warning sign:

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JD Vance is saying the quiet part out loud: he thinks this MAGA administration is above the law – that they can brush off court rulings and do whatever they want. They've made it clear. If they don't like a court ruling, they'll try to bulldoze right through it.

Our courts provide critical checks on executive power. They – not a wannabe imperial President and his enablers – define what's legal and what's not.

I'll be watching Trump's responses to these federal court decisions. If he ignores rulings, we're in uncharted territory. Make no mistake: Democrats will respond immediately to stop this dangerous power grab.

Onward!

Jeff

Posted on February 12, 2025.

Born in the small town of Myrtle Creek, Oregon, Jeff Merkley has never lost touch with his working class roots.

As a U.S. Senator, he works every day to create opportunity for working families, stop the corruption of our democracy, and tackle the climate crisis.

A workhorse and a progressive champion, Jeff Merkley is leading a movement to get our country back on track.

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