46 Republicans JOIN Democrats — Stunning Betrayal

(LibertystarTribune.com) – House Republicans have betrayed conservative voters by joining Democrats to protect activist judges who have consistently blocked President Trump’s immigration enforcement policies.

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46 House Republicans reportedly voted with Democrats to defeat Rep. Chip Roy’s amendment targeting “rogue” judges
The amendment sought to defund staff budgets for Judges James Boasberg and Deborah Boardman
Both judges have issued rulings blocking Trump deportation policies and reducing sentences for leftist criminals
House Freedom Caucus has been pushing for judicial accountability amid government funding negotiations

RINO Republicans Enable Judicial Activism

Rep. Chip Roy’s targeted amendment to defund staff budgets for two specific federal judges met fierce resistance not just from Democrats, but from within his own party. The proposed measure aimed to hold Judges James Boasberg and Deborah Boardman accountable for their pattern of activist rulings that have consistently undermined conservative policies. This represents a fundamental betrayal of the voters who elected these Republicans to fight against judicial overreach that threatens constitutional governance.

Pattern of Anti-Conservative Judicial Overreach

Judge James Boasberg, serving as D.C. District Court Chief Judge, has repeatedly issued nationwide injunctions blocking Trump’s deportation policies and immigration enforcement measures. His rulings have effectively enabled illegal immigration by invalidating deportation orders that would protect American communities. Judge Deborah Boardman similarly demonstrated her activist tendencies by reducing the sentence of an individual involved in a Supreme Court assassination plot against Justice Kavanaugh, showing dangerous sympathy for political violence against conservative justices.

Freedom Caucus Fights Establishment Resistance

The House Freedom Caucus has been leading the charge against judicial activism through their comprehensive strategy outlined in recent communications to Speaker Mike Johnson. Their “Stop Rogue, Activist Judges” initiative specifically targets Boasberg and Boardman for their pattern of decisions that prioritize leftist ideology over constitutional law. This effort comes amid critical FY2026 appropriations negotiations, where conservatives are demanding fiscal responsibility and accountability across all branches of government.

Broader Implications for Constitutional Governance

The failure of Roy’s amendment exposes the deep divide within the Republican Party between principled conservatives and establishment politicians who refuse to take meaningful action against judicial tyranny. These judges have consistently blocked policies supported by millions of Americans who voted for immigration enforcement and constitutional governance. The willingness of 46 Republicans to protect activist judges reveals how the swamp continues to resist Trump’s America First agenda, even with Republican control of the House.

This vote occurs against the backdrop of a January 30, 2026 government shutdown deadline, where spending negotiations should prioritize constitutional governance over protecting judicial activists. The defeat of this targeted defunding measure sends a dangerous message that federal judges can issue activist rulings without consequences, further eroding the separation of powers and enabling continued judicial overreach that undermines American sovereignty and security.