Topic: Judiciary Act Of 1802

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Newt Gingrich testifies before Congress regarding the historical precedent of the Judiciary Act of 1802, where Thomas Jefferson abolished federal courts to stop a "judicial coup." The testimony highlights that 92% of nationwide injunctions against Trump were issued by Democrat-appointed judges. Gingrich argues that the legislative and executive branches have the constitutional power to reshape or defund lower courts that overstep their authority.