- United States
- Fla.
- Letter
Based on the details provided about H.R. 1526, the No Rogue Rulings Act of 2025 (NORRA), this legislation would severely limit the authority of federal district courts to issue injunctive relief or temporary restraining orders against executive branch actions, except in very narrow circumstances. This represents a significant curtailment of the powers of the judicial branch to act as a check on the other branches of government. The bill allows injunctive relief only against specific parties to a case and those they directly represent. Crucially, it prohibits nationwide or universal injunctions that could halt broad executive policies or rulemaking. For cases brought by multiple states challenging executive actions, it requires randomly selected three-judge panels to determine injunction requests - an extraordinary departure from standard federal procedures. Stripping district courts of their equitable powers to fully remedy unlawful government conduct undermines their constitutional role. It risks allowing destructive policies to remain in effect until a final judgment, potentially causing widespread irreparable harm. This legislation compromises the separation of powers vital to our democracy. Therefore, this bill should not be passed into law. Maintaining the federal judiciary's authority to issue injunctive relief through established procedures is essential for ensuring no branch of government oversteps its constitutional bounds. The courts must retain their full ability to temporarily halt unlawful executive overreach while cases are pending. Protecting this crucial system of checks and balances is paramount.