- United States
- Texas
- Letter
Reject NORRA of 2025: Uphold judicial checks and balances.
To: Sen. Cornyn
From: A constituent in Cedar Park, TX
April 15
The proposed NORRA of 2025 bill seeks to limit the authority of district courts to issue injunctive relief, except in cases involving parties directly involved in the legal dispute. This provision could have far-reaching consequences, restricting the courts' ability to provide broader protections and uphold constitutional rights. By constraining judicial oversight, the bill could undermine crucial checks and balances on executive power. Furthermore, the requirement for a randomly selected three-judge panel to consider injunctions against executive actions raises concerns about politicization of the judicial process. Given the potential to disrupt the constitutional system of checks and balances, I urge you to reject this legislation. Maintaining an independent judiciary with the ability to issue injunctive relief when warranted is essential for safeguarding fundamental rights and upholding the rule of law. Instead of curtailing judicial authority, efforts should be made to strengthen the independence and impartiality of the courts, further solidifying their role as a co-equal branch of government.