Government actions that undermine the judiciary's ability to function as an independent check — defying or circumventing court orders, retaliating against specific judges, firing judicial branch personnel, or restructuring court jurisdiction to avoid oversight. Routine judicial appointments, confirmations, and case rulings are NOT erosion signals.

Court orders you agree with are only enforceable because court orders you disagree with are too. Why this matters →

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