1. United States
2. Texas
3. Letter

The No Rogue Rulings Act (NORRA) poses a grave threat to the independence of our federal judiciary and our system of checks and balances. This legislation would allow Congress to overturn judicial decisions through a mere majority vote, undermining the vital role of courts as a check on the other branches of government. Our democracy relies on judicial rulings based solely on the Constitution and laws, not on partisan interests. NORRA is a blatant attempt to consolidate power in the executive branch and enable the current administration to continue its pattern of unconstitutional and discriminatory actions without judicial oversight. It jeopardizes hard-won civil rights protections by opening the door for politicians to override court rulings safeguarding these rights. This erosion of judicial independence would disproportionately harm marginalized communities who have long relied on the courts to uphold justice and equality. We cannot allow our nation's cherished system of separation of powers and judicial impartiality to be sacrificed for political expediency. Preserving an independent judiciary free from undue political influence is essential to upholding the rule of law and the civil liberties enshrined in our Constitution. I urge you to reject this deeply undemocratic legislation that seeks to upend our judicial system's vital role as a cornerstone of our free society.