Supervisor Cortese Statement Defending Independent Judiciary from Trump White House Attacks

SAN JOSE, Calif., April 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- "President Trump's latest reckless attack on our independent judiciary should frighten all Americans that believe, especially with this administration, that our system of checks and balances is a pillar of our democracy. Denigrating Judges and dismissing their well-reasoned rulings upholding our constitution is a dangerous precedent that we condemn and will resist.

In a recurring pattern that emanates from the White House anytime anyone disagrees with President Trump, he and his administration resort to their familiar school-yard bullying tactics. They stoop to name-calling, promote falsehoods and ramp up their twitter taunts. Judge Orrick issued a ruling that upholds the constitution, upholds the separation of powers, and checks President Trump's thirst for trampling our laws to advance his mean-spirited and unlawful immigration policies.

Santa Clara County will continue to stand up to bullies, no matter how powerful they may be."

                                Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors President, Dave Cortese 

SOURCE County of Santa Clara, Office of Supervisor Dave Cortese

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