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Another Biden-Appointed Judge Tells Trump He Can’t Fire Exec Branch Employees
Daily Caller ^ | July 01, 2025 | Nicole Silverio

Posted on 07/02/2025 5:50:40 AM PDT by Red Badger

A Biden-appointed federal judge ruled on Tuesday that President Donald Trump must put a stop to the mass layoffs at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

U.S. District Judge Melissa DuBose granted 19 state attorneys general and the District of Columbia a preliminary injunction, first sought in May, stating that the states had proved that “irreparable harm” had been caused by the cuts, according to The Associated Press (AP). The ruling applies to terminated employees in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Center for Tobacco Products in the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) among many others.

“The executive branch does not have the authority to order, organize, or implement wholesale changes to the structure and function of the agencies created by Congress,” DuBose wrote in a 58-page decision.

DuBose’s order also blocks the Trump administration from finalizing the layoffs or from issuing any other firings. The attorneys general argued that the cuts and restructuring were outside of the scope of the agency’s authority.

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. eliminated over 100,000 positions in March and shortened the number of agencies from 28 to 15, the AP reported. The cuts have caused agencies such as the CDC to undergo a series of layoffs.

“The intended effect … was the wholesale elimination of many HHS programs that are critical to public health and safety,” the attorneys general argued in the lawsuit.

Kennedy told senators during a May 14 hearing that the cuts are necessary to eliminate the “chaos and disorganization” at HHS.

The move is the latest of judges interfering in Trump’s attempts to fire federal employees. In March, a judge appointed by former President Bill Clinton directed six federal agencies to reinstate thousands of fired federal workers, which included the Departments of Defense, Veterans Affairs and Treasury.

DuBose’s order also follows the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on Friday that district judges have overstepped their authority by issuing universal injunctions relating to Trump’s executive orders.


TOPICS: Conspiracy; Government; Military/Veterans; Politics
KEYWORDS: article2; hhs; interference; judgewatch
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To: Red Badger

Hey, no problemo. As soon as Congre$$ wakes up from it’s siesta I’m sure they will address this problem ... but probably not until the next time the Demoncrats regain control of the White House


21 posted on 07/02/2025 7:11:25 AM PDT by antidemoncrat (In a way ge is right as)
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To: Governor Dinwiddie

The sacred ghettopotomai are everywhere!!!! Spit.


22 posted on 07/02/2025 7:11:35 AM PDT by lgjhn23 ("On the 8th day, Satan created the progressive liberal to destroy all the good that God created...")
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To: Red Badger

Another one who couldn’t supply the definition of ‘woman’


23 posted on 07/02/2025 7:12:13 AM PDT by ABStrauss (I miss Rulsh!!!!!)
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To: Governor Dinwiddie

If that unintelligent lesbian skank made hotcakes, I would not eat them ...


24 posted on 07/02/2025 7:13:51 AM PDT by NorthMountain (... the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed)
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To: bgill

They sure should be....


25 posted on 07/02/2025 7:17:30 AM PDT by JBW1949 (I'm really PC.....Patriotically Correct)
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To: JBW1949; bray

Yes to both your comments.


26 posted on 07/02/2025 7:23:42 AM PDT by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon." Amen. Come, Lord Jesus…)
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To: Governor Dinwiddie

Ain’t Affirmative Action wonderful.


27 posted on 07/02/2025 7:24:05 AM PDT by bray (It's not racist to be racist against races the DNC hates.)
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To: Red Badger

What great examples these federal district judges are of the adage that power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely.

The no kings protestors are protesting the wrong person for abuse of power.


28 posted on 07/02/2025 7:25:04 AM PDT by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon." Amen. Come, Lord Jesus…)
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To: Red Badger

Another Biden-Appointed judge appoints self to the king and queens of government leadership committee.


29 posted on 07/02/2025 7:34:26 AM PDT by Vaduz
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To: Red Badger

30 posted on 07/02/2025 7:38:26 AM PDT by logi_cal869 (-cynicus the "concern troll" a/o 10/03/2018 /!i!! &@$%&*(@ -')
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To: Governor Dinwiddie

Oh. Now I can see why the ditz missed the SCOTUS decision. She’s an idiot.


31 posted on 07/02/2025 7:55:22 AM PDT by FlingWingFlyer (Correction! America is a nation of LEGAL IMMIGRANTS! All of mine came here legally. No free stuff.)
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To: Red Badger

I certainly hope Trump cites the recent Supreme Court ruling and ignores this injunction.


32 posted on 07/02/2025 8:26:47 AM PDT by Kazan
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To: Red Badger

Het Missy.....STUFF IT!


33 posted on 07/02/2025 8:47:05 AM PDT by Ann Archy (Abortion.....the HUMAN Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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To: ROCKLOBSTER

He is a SHE!


34 posted on 07/02/2025 8:49:12 AM PDT by Ann Archy (Abortion.....the HUMAN Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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To: bgill

“If they can be appointed, why can’t they be un-appointed?”

Redress can take the following forms. Congress is the only branch of government with the power to remove a federal judge.

1). Congress can impeach and remove an errant judge from office. Conviction after impeachment is effectively “unappointing” the judge.

2). Congress can pass legislation putting restrictions on judges in the federal courts below the Supreme Court.

3). If a judge has violated federal crimes (bribery, money laundering etc), the justice department can bring charges against the judge. If the judge is convicted of the crime, and doesn’t resign from office, there is a high probability Congress will impeach and remove the judge.

4). The Supreme Court can put restrictions on jurisdiction of lower courts.

5). Congress, or the states by calling a constitutional convention, can amend the Constitution to define more clearly the jurisdiction of the lower courts or to put term limits on federal judges.


35 posted on 07/02/2025 8:54:41 AM PDT by Soul of the South (The past is gone and cannot be changed. Tomorrow can be a better day if we work on it.)
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To: Red Badger

SCOTUS ruled otherwise. Either just ignore this arsehole or arrest him. Use Fed marshals.


36 posted on 07/02/2025 9:45:09 AM PDT by bobbo666
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To: Ann Archy
He is a SHE!

Are you certain?

I'll bet it doesn't even know. It seems many of them can't tell you "what a woman is".

37 posted on 07/02/2025 9:54:31 AM PDT by ROCKLOBSTER (Show me a RAT, I'll show you a felon.)
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To: Red Badger

58 PAGES?
SHE IS WASTING ALOT OF MONEY ON PAPER.

SHE IS WRONG


38 posted on 07/03/2025 10:45:58 AM PDT by ridesthemiles (not giving up on TRUMP---EVER)
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