1. United States
2. Wyo.
3. Letter

I am writing to express serious concerns about the provision in the "One Big Beautiful Bill" Act, H.R. 1, that would limit the authority of federal judges to hold U.S. government officials in contempt of court. This dangerous measure aims to defund the enforcement of contempt citations issued against those who fail to comply with court orders, injunctions, or temporary restraining orders. It would even apply retroactively, covering contempt orders issued before the bill's enactment. This provision poses a direct threat to our system of checks and balances by stripping the judicial branch of its power to hold the executive branch accountable when it defies the law and the Constitution. It comes at a time when the current administration has repeatedly ignored court orders and criticized federal judges who have ruled against its actions. Limiting contempt enforcement would essentially give the government a free pass to disobey the rulings of the independent judiciary. Maintaining the authority of federal judges to enforce their orders through contempt proceedings is vital to upholding the rule of law and protecting our democratic system of government. I urge you to reject this blatant attempt to undermine the independence of the judicial branch and oppose the "One Big Beautiful Bill" Act, including the provision that guts contempt of court enforcement. Our nation's system of checks and balances and the separation of powers must be preserved.