Judge McConnell of Rhode Island, let’s test your power: I stand in contempt. Come and get me

Lower Court running the USA

Currently, U.S. District Judge John McConnell Jr. faces criticism and impeachment efforts from some Republican lawmakers for his rulings against a Trump administration funding freeze. Critics claim his actions reflect judicial activism. Congress could theoretically strip jurisdiction from lower courts like McConnell's, but such measures are rare and often controversial
Congress has the constitutional authority to regulate the jurisdiction of lower federal courts, including removing their ability to hear certain types of cases, under Article III of the Constitution. This power, known as "jurisdiction stripping," allows Congress to influence judicial outcomes or limit judicial overreach, but it raises separation-of-powers concerns when applied excessively