Sheboygan letter-writer says Congress should rein in Supreme Court

Sheboygan letter-writer says Congress should rein in Supreme Court

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Sheboygan Press

Feb. 28, 2026, 4:01 a.m. CT

A letter to the editor argues that the Supreme Court is overstepping its authority.

The author suggests SCOTUS has acted with impunity, creating a constitutional dilemma.

The letter calls on Congress to use its power to rein in the Supreme Court.

The author questions whether SCOTUS can subvert the powers of the other government branches.

Here is this week's letter to the editor of the Sheboygan Press. See our letters policy below for details about how to share your views.

Congress should rein in SCOTUS

When and how to limit judges, or justices, from believing that “The Black Robe” is a bulletproof vest … like Shakespeare said, “To be, or not to be … that is the question”!

There are three branches of government. However, when SCOTUS acts with impunity, what other branch can refute their decisions? That is a constitutional dilemma!

Under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977, Congress extended its authority to the executive branch (the president) to regulate tariffs under a presidential declaration of a national emergency.

Two such “acts” were declared by the president: the first on Feb. 1, 2025, and the second on April 2, 2025. Congress did not refute these declarations.

Nowhere is there a clear definition as to what a national emergency is … that is a presidential decision.

When SCOTUS steps over the line and interprets the meaning of a national emergency, and interprets what is not theirs to interpret, it exceeds its authority … it exceeds its jurisdiction! Congress is the branch that oversees (under impeachment power) the jurisdiction of SCOTUS.

It is time that Congress stands up for itself and the executive branch rather than having SCOTUS define things for them. The lack of congressional action is the cause of the constitutional dilemma … it abrogates its right to stand as a separate branch of the government!

The question is: Can SCOTUS subvert the powers of Congress or the president of the United States?

Patrick Gillette

Sheboygan Falls

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