Turns out “big” wasn’t just about the spending—it was about power grabs. Deep in the 1,000+ page One Big Beautiful Bill Act lies Section 70302, a quiet little bombshell that could leave federal courts toothless. It says judges can’t enforce contempt charges against government officials who ignore injunctions—unless a security bond was posted. Most public interest cases don’t require bonds, and this rule applies retroactively, potentially nuking existing court orders.
Translation: Trump’s executive branch could blow off rulings, and courts couldn’t do a thing. That’s not conservative policy—it’s an autocratic strategy. Legal experts and outlets from The Guardian to The Daily Beast are calling it what it is: a direct threat to the separation of powers. Read More on Section 70302 here.
Rep. Hinson Booed for Praising Trump and Backing Controversial Bill
