H.R.2795 - End Judge Shopping Act (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R.2795, the "End Judge Shopping Act," aims to amend Title 28 of the United States Code to restrict the issuance of nationwide injunctions by single-judge divisions of U.S. District Courts. The bill stipulates that civil actions seeking orders enforceable across all U.S. districts must be brought in divisions with two or more active judges. This proposed legislation intends to limit the potential for individual judges to unilaterally impose nationwide injunctions.
Expected Effects
The primary effect of this bill, if enacted, would be to limit the ability of single judges to issue nationwide injunctions. This would likely lead to a decrease in the number of such injunctions issued. It could also lead to more strategic forum shopping, as plaintiffs seek out districts with multiple judges.
Potential Benefits
- Reduces the power of individual judges to unilaterally impose policy changes nationwide.
- May lead to more considered decisions by requiring multiple judges to agree on nationwide injunctions.
- Could decrease the frequency of conflicting rulings from different district courts.
- Potentially reduces the impact of "judge shopping" where plaintiffs seek out favorable judges.
- Promotes a more balanced approach to legal challenges with broad implications.
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Potential Disadvantages
- May increase the workload of judicial districts with multiple judges, potentially slowing down the legal process.
- Could make it more difficult to obtain nationwide injunctions, even in cases where they are warranted.
- Might lead to increased forum shopping as plaintiffs target specific districts with multiple judges.
- Could create delays in addressing urgent national issues requiring immediate injunctive relief.
- May shift power towards appellate courts, as more cases are appealed due to the difficulty of obtaining initial injunctions.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill's constitutional alignment is primarily concerned with Article III, which vests judicial power in the Supreme Court and inferior courts established by Congress. The bill does not appear to directly violate any specific constitutional provision. Congress has broad authority to regulate the jurisdiction and procedures of federal courts. The bill aims to refine the scope and application of judicial power, particularly concerning nationwide injunctions.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).