In a significant move to protect President Donald Trump’s policies, the Republican-controlled House of Representatives has passed the “No Rogue Rulings Act,” a bill aimed at limiting the power of district court judges to issue nationwide injunctions. If this legislation clears the Senate, it could significantly reduce the influence of activist judges and streamline the implementation of the administration’s agenda.
President Trump has long faced setbacks in carrying out key policies, including efforts to deport dangerous gang members affiliated with groups like MS-13 and Tren de Aragua. Often, his initiatives have been delayed or blocked by district court judges issuing injunctions that require appeals to higher courts, complicating and prolonging the legal process.
The passage of the “No Rogue Rulings Act” represents a bold response to these challenges. Approved on April 9 by the House, the bill passed with near-unanimous support from Republicans, with only one Republican voting against it and no Democratic support. The legislation seeks to curb the ability of judges to make nationwide rulings that can halt federal policies, a tactic many believe has been exploited by judges with political biases.
Rep. Derek Schmidt (R-KS) argued that the bill would put an end to “judge shopping,” a practice where litigants search for judges sympathetic to their causes. He told Fox News Digital, “This truly is commonsense. The overuse of nationwide injunctions by district court judges has led to significant issues, and this bill addresses that concern.” Schmidt added that limiting the scope of nationwide injunctions was a bipartisan issue in the past, with broad support across party lines.
Rep. Lance Gooden (R-TX), also a member of the House Judiciary Committee, emphasized that the bill was necessary because some judges had taken on an activist role, blocking key reforms proposed by the Trump administration. He argued that these judges were not acting impartially but rather as “liberal attorneys in robes” attempting to thwart Trump’s policies.
Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-IA) stressed that the will of the people should not be thwarted by unelected judges. “Over 77 million Americans voted for Trump’s pro-American policies, and they expect to see them implemented,” he said. “There is no reason for judges outside their jurisdiction to stop the president’s agenda.”
Rep. Marlin Stutzman (R-IN) also spoke out, suggesting that the judges issuing these nationwide injunctions were motivated by a personal “vendetta” against the president. Stutzman added that these judicial actions were not only obstructing Trump’s policies but in some cases, putting American safety at risk.
The passage of the “No Rogue Rulings Act” marks a significant step toward reshaping the legal landscape for the Trump administration, providing a potential legal buffer against what Republicans describe as judicial overreach. However, the legislation’s path forward remains uncertain, with the Senate and potentially the courts set to weigh in on its broader implications.
