House Plans Vote Next Week on Limiting District Judges' Power

Republicans in Congress, led by House Speaker Mike Johnson and Rep. Darrell Issa, are pushing the 'No Rogue Rulings Act' to limit the authority of district judges to issue nationwide injunctions. Johnson emphasized that Congress has the power to shape the federal judiciary and described the trend of judges issuing such injunctions as a violation of the separation of powers. The proposed legislation aims to restrict judges from making decisions that affect parties outside their immediate cases, which Republicans argue disrupts President Trump's agenda. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise confirmed the vote on this bill is expected next week, amidst rising calls from some Republicans for impeachment of judges perceived to be overstepping their bounds. Conversely, Democrats, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, argue that judicial checks are essential to maintain balance against executive power. This legislative effort has garnered support from various Republican lawmakers who view it as a necessary step against what they term 'judicial overreach.'