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Introduced
04/09/2025
04/09/2025
In Committee
04/09/2025
04/09/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 28, United States Code, to prohibit the issuance of nationwide injunctions from single-judge divisions of U.S. District Courts.
AI Summary
This bill aims to prevent federal judges from issuing nationwide injunctions (court orders that block a law or policy across the entire United States) from single-judge divisions of federal district courts. Specifically, the bill would amend Title 28 of the United States Code to require that any civil action seeking a nationwide injunction must be filed in a judicial district division that has at least two active judges assigned. This provision is designed to reduce "judge shopping," a practice where plaintiffs strategically choose a specific court or judge they believe is most likely to rule in their favor. By mandating that nationwide injunctions can only be issued from districts with multiple judges, the bill seeks to introduce more checks and balances into the judicial process and prevent individual judges from making sweeping legal decisions that impact the entire country. The bill would add a new section (§ 1414) to Chapter 87 of Title 28 and make a corresponding update to the table of sections for that chapter.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 04/09/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2795/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr2795/BILLS-119hr2795ih.pdf |
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