- United States
- Alaska
- Letter
I urge you to oppose H.R. 1526, the No Rogue Rulings Act of 2025 (NORRA). This bill would severely restrict the ability of federal district courts to issue injunctions, a crucial tool for preventing irreparable harm and upholding constitutional rights. The bill would prohibit nationwide injunctions except in limited circumstances involving multi-state challenges to executive actions. This would undermine the judiciary's role as a check on the other branches of government. Nationwide injunctions have been used to halt policies that violate the rights of vulnerable populations, such as the Muslim travel ban and family separations at the border. Without this mechanism, unconstitutional actions could continue unchecked until lengthy court battles conclude. The separation of powers relies on the courts' authority to issue injunctive relief. Furthermore, the bill's creation of a random three-judge panel to hear multi-state challenges raises concerns about judicial independence and could lead to inconsistent rulings across circuits. This approach risks further politicizing the federal judiciary. I urge you to protect the judiciary's vital role by rejecting H.R. 1526 and preserving the courts' ability to issue injunctive relief as a essential safeguard against government overreach and unconstitutional actions. Our system of checks and balances depends on it.