1. United States
2. Ga.
3. Letter

The House recently passed the "No Rogue Rulings Act" which would restrict district court judges from issuing nationwide injunctions, limiting their ability to block unlawful or unconstitutional policies from being implemented across the country. This bill represents a dangerous overreach by Congress to undermine the judiciary's crucial role as a check on executive power. Nationwide injunctions serve an essential purpose in protecting the rights and wellbeing of all Americans, even those not directly involved in a particular lawsuit. Without this judicial authority, millions could be harmed by illegal or unconstitutional government actions before their rights can be vindicated in court. These injunctions uphold the rule of law and prevent irreparable harm. The dramatic increase in nationwide injunctions during the previous administration reflects not judicial overreach, but the administration's own pattern of enacting policies that violated the Constitution and exceeded executive authority. Federal judges appointed by presidents of both parties have ruled against these unlawful actions, as is their duty. Rather than stripping courts of this vital power, Congress should instead work to rein in executive overreach and ensure the President faithfully executes the laws as written. Nationwide injunctions provide an essential safeguard against government overreach and uphold our system of checks and balances. I urge you to oppose this dangerous legislation that would undermine judicial independence and the rights of all Americans.