Quick Hit:

The House of Representatives passed the No Rogue Rulings Act Wednesday, a Trump-endorsed bill to curb the power of federal district judges to block national policies. The move aims to stop activist judges from derailing the conservative agenda with sweeping, nationwide injunctions.

Key Details:

•  The bill passed 219-213 with near-unanimous GOP support; no Democrats voted for it.
•  The legislation limits district judges to rulings that affect only parties in the case, preventing nationwide injunctions.
•  GOP lawmakers cited over 15 national injunctions against Trump-era reforms as evidence of judicial overreach.

Diving Deeper:

The House of Representatives delivered a decisive win for conservatives Wednesday, passing legislation designed to curtail the power of federal district judges to singlehandedly block national policy. The No Rogue Rulings Act, championed by Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., passed 219-213 with every Republican but one voting in favor, and not a single Democrat joining them.

The bill addresses what Republicans call a growing abuse of judicial power—nationwide injunctions issued by lower court judges, often derailing reforms implemented by President Donald Trump. Since taking office, Trump has faced over 15 such injunctions, many targeting policies on immigration, education, and government accountability.

“This is about restoring constitutional order and making sure unelected judges don’t wield unchecked authority over policies backed by millions of Americans,” Issa said ahead of the vote. “We’ve got the votes, and we’re sending a message.”

Among the notable reforms hindered by activist judges were Trump’s push to end birthright citizenship loopholes and limit federal promotion of divisive DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) initiatives. Critics argue that liberal judges, especially those appointed by Democrat administrations, have repeatedly acted as political roadblocks to the will of the people.

Rep. Derek Schmidt, R-Kan., added an amendment aimed at preventing plaintiffs from “judge shopping” by filing cases in jurisdictions known for favorable rulings. “This is a commonsense fix that brings integrity back to the courts,” he said.

Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, criticized Democrat-appointed judges for behaving like “activist liberal lawyers in robes,” using the bench to obstruct Trump’s America-first reforms. Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, echoed that sentiment, saying, “77 million Americans voted for Trump’s policies. A single judge shouldn’t be able to erase that mandate.”

Some conservatives had initially pushed to impeach individual judges who blocked Trump’s agenda, but House leadership opted for a legislative approach to prevent future overreach systemically.

Despite passing the House, the No Rogue Rulings Act now faces a steep climb in the Senate, where Democrat support is required to overcome a 60-vote threshold. However, Republicans are holding out hope, noting that even Biden’s former solicitor general, Elizabeth Prelogar, previously criticized nationwide injunctions.

“This isn’t about politics. It’s about balance of power,” Issa said. “And it's time the judiciary was reminded of its place in our constitutional system.”

If the Senate follows suit, the No Rogue Rulings Act could mark a critical victory in protecting the rule of law from judicial activism and restoring the voice of the American voter.