- United States
- Tenn.
- Letter
The proposed legislation aims to limit the authority of federal district courts to issue broad nationwide injunctions, except in cases brought by multiple states challenging executive branch actions. This raises concerns about hampering checks and balances and potentially allowing unlawful executive orders or policies to remain in effect. Nationwide injunctions have been a crucial tool for courts to quickly block unconstitutional or illegal federal actions that could cause widespread harm before cases are fully resolved. Restricting this authority could undermine the judiciary's role in reining in executive overreach and upholding the rule of law. I urge you to carefully consider the negative consequences of this bill on government accountability and protecting constitutional rights. Courts must retain the ability to provide timely and effective relief against unlawful federal actions impacting all Americans.