1. United States
2. Mass.
3. Letter

The House passing H.R. 1526 poses a grave threat to our system of checks and balances by limiting federal courts' ability to halt unconstitutional or illegal actions by the executive branch. This bill would prohibit district courts from issuing nationwide injunctions, even when federal policies have widespread impacts violating civil rights and liberties. These injunctions have been crucial tools used under both Democratic and Republican administrations to prevent devastating consequences while legal challenges proceed. From blocking unconstitutional vaccine mandates to safeguarding birthright citizenship, nationwide injunctions protect the rights of all Americans in similar circumstances, not just the plaintiffs in a specific case. Upholding the rule of law requires that courts maintain this power to rein in presidential overreach. The Senate must reject this blatant attempt to consolidate unchecked executive authority at the expense of our democratic system of government.