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US Senate Republicans seek to limit judges' power via Trump's tax-cut bill
- Senate Republicans inserted a provision into Trump's 'big beautiful bill' to require bonds from plaintiffs seeking temporary restraining orders or preliminary injunctions against federal policies.
- This measure aims to limit judges' powers to halt government actions immediately, shifting the burden to plaintiffs who must pay costly bonds potentially blocking many lawsuits.
- Legal experts like Arizona Justice Clint Bolick and observers warn this provision threatens courts' constitutional role and may allow illegal policies to proceed unchecked for long periods.
- The bill mandates that plaintiffs must post a bond sufficient to cover the federal government’s expenses and damages, while restricting courts from weighing any considerations beyond the amount of those costs, effectively hindering the ability to challenge government actions.
- The provision faces opposition from some Senate Republicans and could be declared unconstitutional, raising concerns about judicial review, while opponents stress the need to protect constitutional rights.
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GOP Senate Version of the Big Beautiful Bill Includes an Ugly Attack on Courts' Ability to Protect Constitutional Rights
A provision inserted into the Senate GOP version of Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" would, if enacted, pose a serious threat to federal courts' ability to
Colorado Springs Gazette
Senate Republican leadership looks to limit ability of judges to block federal policies
Republican leaders in the Senate are considering adding a provision to President Donald Trump’s “big beautiful bill” that would limit federal judges’ authority to block government policies. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) released his legislative text Thursday.…
Senate GOP looks to limit ability of judges to block federal policies
Republican leaders in the Senate are considering adding a provision to President Donald Trump’s “big beautiful bill” that would limit federal judges’ authority to block government policies. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) released his legislative text Thursday. It includes a section on preliminary injunctions and temporary restraining orders, but does not include House-passed text aimed at limiting the ability of f…
US Senate Republicans seek to limit judges' power via Trump's tax-cut bill
U.S. Senate Republicans have added language to President Donald Trump's massive tax and spending bill that would restrict the ability of judges to block government policies they conclude are unlawful.
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