US EditionUS Senate Republicans seek to limit judges' power via Trump's tax-cut bill
- Senate Republicans inserted a provision into Trump’s tax-cut bill requiring plaintiffs to post large bonds to obtain preliminary injunctions against federal policies.
- This measure follows longstanding Republican efforts to restrict nationwide injunctions, with some Senate GOP members opposing the provision and seeking to remove it.
- The provision restricts courts’ ability to promptly issue orders that pause government actions, such as temporary restraining orders and early injunctions, which could hinder timely judicial protection of constitutional rights.
- The bill specifies that courts are limited to evaluating only the amount necessary to cover the government's incurred costs and damages, but critics argue that the high upfront bond requirements could deter many plaintiffs from filing lawsuits.
- If enacted, the bond requirement could undermine judicial review by preventing many lawsuits, allowing unconstitutional policies to persist and limiting court enforcement power.
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GOP Senate Version of the Big Beautiful Bill Includes an Ugly Attack on Courts' Ability to Protect Constitutional Rights
A provision inserted into the Senate GOP version of Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" would, if enacted, pose a serious threat to federal courts' ability to
Colorado Springs Gazette
Senate Republican leadership looks to limit ability of judges to block federal policies
Republican leaders in the Senate are considering adding a provision to President Donald Trump’s “big beautiful bill” that would limit federal judges’ authority to block government policies. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) released his legislative text Thursday.…
Senate GOP looks to limit ability of judges to block federal policies
Republican leaders in the Senate are considering adding a provision to President Donald Trump’s “big beautiful bill” that would limit federal judges’ authority to block government policies. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) released his legislative text Thursday. It includes a section on preliminary injunctions and temporary restraining orders, but does not include House-passed text aimed at limiting the ability of f…
US Senate Republicans seek to limit judges' power via Trump's tax-cut bill
U.S. Senate Republicans have added language to President Donald Trump's massive tax and spending bill that would restrict the ability of judges to block government policies they conclude are unlawful.
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