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Senate Republicans Advance Bill to Limit Nationwide Injunctions

Democrats argue the measures undermine judicial checks on Trump's constitutional violations as tensions escalate over executive power.

Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa is seen in the Capitol on Dec. 11. He introduced a bill to restrain lower courts’ ability to hand down “universal injunctions."
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Overview

  • Senate Republicans are pushing legislation to restrict federal judges from issuing nationwide injunctions, citing judicial overreach and political bias.
  • Democrats strongly oppose the legislation, emphasizing the role of injunctions in addressing Trump's unconstitutional policies, including recent deportation orders.
  • The Trump administration has defied multiple court orders, including a March injunction halting deportations under the Alien Enemies Act, intensifying legal and political disputes.
  • Republicans are pursuing multiple strategies to curtail nationwide injunctions, including appropriations language and judicial impeachment resolutions.
  • The debate reflects broader partisan divides over the judiciary's role in checking executive power, with concerns about judge-shopping and judicial independence adding complexity.