Columbia Standard

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin met with members of the Federal Bar Association to discuss challenges currently facing the federal judiciary. Durbin, who serves as the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, expressed concerns over recent developments involving the judicial system.

Following the meeting, Durbin stated, "I was grateful to meet with members of the nonpartisan Federal Bar Association to discuss the challenges facing the federal judiciary, especially at this moment in history."

Durbin highlighted his concerns about the Trump administration's approach to judiciary matters. He said, "It’s no secret that our judicial system is under attack. President Trump, his co-president Elon Musk, and MAGA extremists are threatening to impeach judges for ruling in ways they didn’t like, defund certain federal courts, and defy court orders. It’s shameful."

He further emphasized the importance of the judiciary's independence, saying, "While Americans of all political stripes have taken issue with the outcomes of cases at times, we must always value the independence of the judiciary as part of our system of checks and balances. Our Constitution demands it."