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House Prepares Vote on Bill to Curb Judges' Nationwide Injunctions

The No Rogue Rulings Act, aimed at limiting federal judges' authority to block Trump administration policies nationwide, advances to the House floor as Senate Republicans push parallel legislation.

Overview

  • The House is set to vote on the No Rogue Rulings Act, introduced by Rep. Darrell Issa, which would restrict district court judges from issuing nationwide injunctions.
  • Senate Republicans, led by Chuck Grassley, have introduced similar legislation to limit judicial rulings to the parties directly involved in a case.
  • Republicans argue that nationwide injunctions disproportionately target Trump's policies, with over two-thirds of such injunctions in the past 25 years issued against his administration.
  • Democrats and legal experts counter that the judiciary is fulfilling its constitutional role by blocking unconstitutional executive actions, emphasizing the importance of judicial independence.
  • The debate underscores broader tensions over the separation of powers and the limits of executive authority, with Republicans framing the judiciary as obstructing Trump's agenda.

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