Some federal judges are still making Donald Trump’s life difficult

Bocha Blue | 9:00 pm EST December 17, 2024

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“Good trouble.” John Lewis’s words are most definitely needed at this moment in time. And it’s good to get in some good trouble. Small acts of resistance are what make activism so potent. When taken together, these small acts of good trouble add up to quite a bit of resistance.

Resistance matters and will continue to matter to a huge degree in the next few years. That’s why it is so wonderful to see these acts of resistance of good trouble coming from an unlikely place.

“All rise!” Yes, Judges are engaged in some good trouble right now, the kind of good trouble that leaves a warm glow, like sipping a glass of the most earthy, smooth, velvety wine. “Revoked.” Several Judges on the brink of retirement have chosen to revoke their retirement plans and stay on because they do not want Donald Trump to be able to appoint their successors.

Good trouble. Judge James Andrew Wynn is on the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. This past Friday, he wrote a letter to President Biden saying he’d changed his mind and was staying in his position.

So did U.S. District Judge Algenon Marbley AND U.S. District Judge Max Cogburn. These Judges deciding to stay on have ruffled Republican feathers, particularly those of North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis, who, appearing deeply upset, accused the judges of being “politicians in robes.”

Tillis also said this is a “slap in the face.” Let’s be honest, shall we? It feels so good. It feels SO perfect to see Republicans, the ultimate political hypocrites, screaming and wailing over — partisan judges.

My dear, dear Republican brats. Spear me your tears and your pouts. Talk to me when you impeach Clarence Thomas, the most nakedly partisan Judge of our lifetimes. Talk to me when you recognize that Judge Cannon is likely Florida’s most partisan judge.

And please, my dear Republicans, let’s not forget the upside-down flag-flying Sammy himself. No, we certainly can’t forget him. I love this story, and I salute these Judges. I also feel a deep wave of satisfaction over the lamentable wailings of Republicans who seem perfectly fine when THEY do it but cannot seem to stand ANY Democrats showing sass and spunk and spine.

These judges are not partisan. They’re deeply reverential to the Constitution and undoubtedly are worried about the countless damage Trump and his band of merry thieves, con artists, and skanks could do to America. After all, the Republican specialty seems to be ramming through ANY judge who hates abortion and loves Donald Trump — the only qualifications I see the GOP caring about.

Bocha Blue