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Lower court judges are increasingly criticizing the Supreme Court for its shadow docket decisions and perceived disregard for judicial independence, with some judges openly rebuking justices like Gorsuch and Kavanaugh, signaling a potential generational and ideological divide within the judiciary.
A US district judge in Boston criticized Justice Gorsuch for unhelpful comments on lower courts' handling of Trump-era lawsuits, particularly regarding a funding freeze for Harvard, emphasizing the challenges lower courts face with unclear Supreme Court orders and asserting the importance of respecting judicial independence and constitutional principles.
The U.S. Supreme Court's conservative justices, including Gorsuch and Kavanaugh, have issued warnings to lower court judges to respect Supreme Court decisions, especially in cases involving Trump-era policies, highlighting tensions between different judicial levels and concerns over judicial overreach and noncompliance.
Efforts by President Trump to end birthright citizenship through an executive order have been blocked by multiple lower courts, despite a Supreme Court decision that limited the scope of nationwide injunctions. These rulings, including those from courts in New Hampshire, Seattle, and Boston, have prevented the policy from taking effect, and more legal challenges are expected. The administration's plans remain uncertain as courts continue to scrutinize the legality of the order, which has been widely deemed unconstitutional under the 14th Amendment.