Judicial Pushback: Trump’s Appointees Rule Against Him in a Wave of Rulings

CNN found 77 rulings since January 2025 in which federal judges—11 appointed by Trump among them—blasted the administration’s immigration tactics, detentions, and court-order violations, including orders to release detainees. With judges from both parties criticizing mass deportation efforts and executive overreach, the White House defended the administration, signaling a growing rift between the presidency and the judiciary.