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Republicans want to quietly strip courts of the power to enforce laws. Section 70302 of their budget bill would make it nearly impossible for courts to hold people in contempt—as Trump keeps defying the court. Right now, if you ignore a federal court order — like an injunction — a judge can hold you in contempt. That’s essential to the rule of law. But Section 70302 says courts can’t do that unless the plaintiff paid a bond at the start of the case. Courts routinely waive that bond — especially in public interest cases or when the government is the defendant. This clause would block enforcement in cases where a judge already ruled and didn’t require a bond. Even permanent injunctions could become meaningless. The result: 1️⃣Judges would lose one of their only tools to make sure the law is followed. 2️⃣Agencies could be dismantled in violation of court rulings. 3️⃣ Trump could keep defying the courts — with no consequences. This isn’t about budgeting. It’s about power. And it’s about protecting Trump from the rule of law. You should be voting against this bill — and speaking out against any attempt to weaken our courts.