An open letter to the U.S. Congress

Reject unconstitutional limits on judicial power to protect rights

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The No Rogue Rulings Act seeks to severely limit the ability of federal district courts to issue injunctions or restraining orders against federal policies, rules, or actions. This legislation is an unconstitutional infringement on the judiciary's power and a direct attack on the system of checks and balances enshrined in the Constitution. It represents an alarming attempt by Congress to strip courts of their authority to provide relief against potentially unlawful or unconstitutional actions by the executive branch. The bill's provisions arbitrarily restrict nationwide injunctions solely to the Supreme Court, while prohibiting lower courts from blocking federal policies beyond the parties directly involved in a case. This nonsensical approach disregards the crucial role of district courts in safeguarding constitutional rights and ensuring the federal government acts within the bounds of the law. Nationwide injunctions have historically served as a crucial mechanism to swiftly halt unlawful or unconstitutional policies that could cause widespread harm. Furthermore, the legislation's flawed logic rests on the false premise that district court judges routinely issue nationwide injunctions in an overreaching manner. In reality, such injunctions are issued judiciously and based on well-established legal principles. By severely limiting this judicial authority, the No Rogue Rulings Act undermines the judiciary's ability to provide meaningful remedies and uphold the rule of law. I urge you to reject this unconstitutional and detrimental legislation, which strikes at the heart of the constitutional system of checks and balances and the independence of the federal judiciary. Preserving the courts' power to issue nationwide injunctions when warranted is essential to safeguarding the rights and liberties of all Americans.

▶ Created on April 10 by Ramy

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