Grassley Bill Targets Judicial Rulings on Trump Policies

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley has introduced the Judicial Relief Clarification Act aimed at curbing judicial powers by prohibiting district courts from issuing nationwide injunctions. These injunctions have been used to block several of President Trump's agendas, such as efforts to end birthright citizenship and deport criminal illegal immigrants. Grassley's bill mandates that any relief sought beyond individual parties must be pursued through class action lawsuits. The bill, backed by 21 GOP senators, seeks to prevent what Grassley and other Republicans see as judicial overreach that disrupts executive actions. Critics argue that nationwide injunctions are crucial for checking executive power, but Grassley claims they have been misused to obstruct the Trump administration's policies. The proposal reflects ongoing tensions between the judiciary and executive branches, with Republicans pushing similar measures in the House.