Judges Experience Pressure from Trump's Urgent Appeals
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: WSJ
Updated: Oct 02 2025
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Source: WSJ
Emergency Appeals Surge: The Trump administration has filed 28 emergency appeals to the Supreme Court in just eight months of his second term, surpassing the combined total of appeals from the Biden, Obama, and Bush administrations.
Judicial Strain: This rapid increase in emergency appeals is straining the judiciary and is on track to exceed the 41 appeals made during Trump's first term.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.