On April 9, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the No Rogue Rulings Act with a 219–213 vote. The bill limits the ability of individual federal judges to issue nationwide injunctions, which have previously been used to block executive orders and federal regulations.
Under the proposed law:
• Federal court rulings would apply only to the plaintiffs involved, unless it’s a certified class-action.
• Cases involving more than one state must be heard by a three-judge panel, with direct appeal to the Supreme Court.
Supporters of the bill, primarily Republicans, say it aims to prevent judicial overreach and preserve executive authority, especially after courts blocked many of President Trump’s policies in his previous term.
Democrats opposed the measure, arguing that it weakens judicial checks on federal power and responds politically to Trump-era court rulings.
The legislation now moves to the Senate, where it would require 60 votes to advance — an outcome currently seen as uncertain.
