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Unfortunately, step 3 is no longer a given.

I think any person would have disagreements with what the courts find no matter the time period. I personally don't think things have gotten worse in this regard, and they may even have improved.

Generally the courts more reasonable than people think. You hear about the inflammatory rulings because that's what drives clicks.

https://reason.com/2025/06/05/is-the-supreme-court-really-th...

https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/the-supreme-courts-part...

538 shows an increase in political polarization, but they're still unanimous on lots of things.

> So you'd be fine with say, Kamala, running on a campaign of crushing dissent because the courts will say "lol no"? Is that what I'm reading?

I think you forgot to answer to that comment so I am reminding you

How have you missed all the federal judges blocking Trump's actions?

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