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Trump’s 63-Word Power Grab Could Gag the Courts—and Your Rights

A Bible-Wrapped Time Bomb Hidden in Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill'

While the country was busy rage-laughing at AI-generated Drake songs and debating the theological relevance of cinnamon toast, Trump’s legal team slid a constitutional nuke into a budget bill. And it’s only 63 words long.

The clause in question gives the executive branch the power to ignore court injunctions—just because the plaintiffs didn’t post a “security bond.” In real life, that basically never happens, especially in civil rights cases. Which means this clause? It effectively neuters the federal courts.

Read It and Weep: The Clause Itself

"No court of the United States may enforce a contempt citation for failure to comply with an injunction or temporary restraining order if no security was given when the injunction or order was issued."

Translation? If a judge tells the government to stop violating rights and no one posted a check with that injunction, the ruling’s as useless as a Chick-fil-A coupon at a Pride parade.

The Real Goal: Evangelical Rule With Zero Resistance

Federal courts are one of the last lines of defense against theocratic overreach. And that defense has worked, kinda. Remember when courts blocked Oklahoma’s effort to start a taxpayer-funded religious charter school? That only happened because courts still had teeth.

If Trump’s clause becomes law, that’s over. Think you’ll sue to stop Christian indoctrination in public schools? You might win the ruling—but you’ll lose the war, because the court can’t enforce a damn thing.

Welcome to the era of rulings without power—where theocratic bullies win by ignoring you.

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Why It’s Not Just Trump—It’s a Movement

This clause isn’t an accident. It’s part of a larger strategy to dismantle church/state separation by disabling the referee. Evangelicals, Christian nationalists, and Federalist Society drones have been planning this for years.

If you’re still pretending this is about “small government,” go read:
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“I Didn’t Read the Bill,” Says Congress

And in case you thought someone had their eye on the ball—Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene actually admitted she didn’t read the bill before voting yes.

She later backpedaled when it started banning some AI usage (ironically), but not before this clause skated through the House like a televangelist at a tax break buffet.

If Congress is a reality show, we’ve hit the part where contestants eat live crickets and smile.

⚖️ The Playbook Behind the Power Grab ⚖️

By the People by Charles Murray lays the ideological groundwork for gutting government oversight. If you want to understand how we got from “limited government” to “let’s ignore the courts,” this is essential reading.

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Why Atheists and Secular Activists Should Freak the Hell Out

Look, this isn't some procedural fine print. It's a blueprint for turning court orders into polite suggestions. And if that doesn’t scare you, here’s what could follow:

Public schools with morning sermons
“Biblical law” disguised as legislation
Health care and civil rights policies overridden by "religious freedom" exemptions

And with courts gagged, there’s nowhere to appeal.

This isn’t a drill. This is the next logical step in theocratic conquest.

What Can You Do? (Besides Scream Into the Void)

📣 Make Noise
Start with this OnlySky article. Share it. Tag your lawmakers. Slam that repost like your rights depend on it—because they absolutely do.

🧠 Fund the Lawsuit Slingers
Groups like FFRF, Americans United, and the Campaign Legal Center are the ones actually challenging this mess in court. Put your money where the First Amendment is.

🗳️ Show Up
Vote. Not just for presidents—vote for judges, school boards, and local offices. Theocrats love when you stay home.

Final Snark: Trump’s Judicial Power Grab in 63 Words

Let’s be clear. This clause is surgical. It’s sneaky. And it’s absolutely on-brand for a movement that’s obsessed with God, guns, and government overreach—as long as the God is theirs, the guns are yours, and the government doesn’t question them.

Let’s not wait until the courts are silent to realize we let theocracy win by apathy.