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Some of President Trump’s initiatives are hitting legal roadblocks. 

Friday, a federal appeals court ruled 7-4 that most of Trump’s tariffs are illegal. The president has used multiple laws to levy tariffs, but has primarily enacted the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The court determined that while the IEEPA does give the president “significant authority” during a national economic emergency, it does not give the “power to impose tariffs.”

Impacted tariffs will remain in effect until October 14, allowing time to appeal to the Supreme Court.

Later, a U.S. district judge blocked the Trump admin’s expansion of the “expedited removal” deportation program, saying that “prioritizing speed over all else” will lead to “erroneously removing people” from the country. Homeland Security criticized the ruling, saying it has “a mandate to…deport the worst of the worst.” 

ABOVE ALL, LOVE
In this divisive political climate, followers of Christ have an opportunity to show that our ultimate allegiance is to Him. Imitating our just and merciful Father, root for justice while retaining love for all parties, desiring restoration rather than revenge. 

“The LORD is waiting to show you mercy, and is rising up to show you compassion, for the LORD is a just God. All who wait patiently for him are happy.” 
Isaiah 30:18 (CSB) (read full passage)