Summary
U.S. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche called on young lawyers to join a "war" against judges he describes as activist and political. He also criticized state bar associations for targeting conservative lawyers and suggested changes to reduce their oversight. His remarks highlight tensions between the Trump administration and the judiciary.
Key Facts
- Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche described a "war" against what he calls "rogue activist judges."
- Blanche spoke at a Federalist Society conference, urging young lawyers to join this effort.
- The Trump administration views certain judges as challenging its policy goals.
- The administration labels some judges as "activists" and has made efforts to remove them.
- Federal district judges have blocked some of Trump's policies using legal actions like injunctions.
- The administration has faced accusations of not complying with court orders.
- Blanche criticized the D.C. Bar for targeting conservative lawyers and suggested limiting bar associations' oversight powers.
- The Justice Department plans to support its lawyers facing bar complaints with outside counsel.
