The House of Representatives is gearing up to vote next week on a new bill aimed at limiting federal judges from issuing nationwide injunctions against President Donald Trump’s agenda. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise announced the upcoming vote on the “No Rogue Rulings Act,” which was introduced by Rep. Darrell Issa and recently passed through the House Judiciary Committee.
Scalise emphasized that the bill seeks to curb what he describes as judicial overreach by partisan judges who issue injunctions that hinder Trump’s policies. He believes these actions go against the will of the American voters who elected Trump to implement his agenda.
In recent months, federal judges have issued various injunctions that have impacted Trump’s initiatives, including efforts related to immigration enforcement. Some Republican leaders, including Trump himself, have called for the impeachment of certain judges, but the House leadership appears to prefer a legislative approach for now.
Democrats, on the other hand, have used these judicial rulings to their advantage while in the minority in Congress. House Judiciary Ranking Member Jamie Raskin highlighted that these injunctions show their side is succeeding in the courts.
Issa’s legislation proposes to amend U.S. law to restrict the ability of district courts to grant injunctive relief. A significant part of the bill states that federal courts can only issue injunctions that affect the parties involved in a specific case, rather than applying broadly.
In the Senate, Sen. Josh Hawley has introduced a similar bill aimed at preventing what he calls the abuse of power by liberal judges through nationwide injunctions. This legislative push from both chambers reflects a growing frustration among Republicans regarding judicial decisions that they believe overstep boundaries.
As the House prepares for the vote, the outcome could have significant implications for the balance of power between the judiciary and the executive branch, particularly regarding the enforcement of Trump’s policies.