House Cracks Down on Anti-Trump Judges

The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday passed the “No Rogue Rulings Act,” a Republican-backed bill aimed at limiting the authority of federal district court judges to issue nationwide injunctions — a tool that has been frequently used to halt President Donald Trump’s policies.

The bill, introduced by Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA), passed largely along party lines. Just one Republican joined all 212 Democrats in opposing the measure.

President Trump has endorsed my No Rogue Rulings bill – activist judges have been put on notice! pic.twitter.com/jOgcydRz5D

— Rep. Darrell Issa (@repdarrellissa) April 9, 2025

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If signed into law, the legislation would prohibit federal district judges from issuing nationwide injunctions, instead requiring that their rulings be limited to the specific plaintiffs involved in the case.

The move is intended to prevent individual judges from singlehandedly stopping the administration’s policies from taking effect across the entire country.

Issa pointed to a growing trend of lower court rulings that have interfered with the administration’s actions over the past two months. These include injunctions that have blocked Trump’s policies from proceeding while legal challenges move forward.

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One such ruling came from a federal judge in Washington, D.C., who attempted to block the administration from using the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.

The act, which allows the U.S. government to detain and remove individuals tied to hostile foreign groups, was cited by the Trump Administration in its efforts to remove a group of Venezuelan nationals with known gang affiliations.

The judge, appointed during the Obama administration, went so far as to attempt to order a U.S. flight already in the air to return the deportees.

That ruling was overturned earlier this week by the U.S. Supreme Court, marking what is widely seen as the administration’s most significant legal win of President Trump’s second term to date.

Issa said the pattern of judicial overreach warranted action.

“This is about restoring balance. District courts should resolve the cases before them — not impose sweeping mandates for the entire country.”

Rep. Derek Schmidt (R-KS) introduced an amendment to the bill aimed at curbing the practice of “judge shopping,” where plaintiffs file lawsuits in judicial districts perceived to be favorable to their legal position. Schmidt told Fox News prior to the vote:

“A lot of things get called common sense around here, but this one genuinely is. The basic policy of trying to rein in the overuse of nationwide injunctions was supported by Democrats before. It’s supported by Republicans now, and I’m hoping [this vote will] be supported by both.”

Rep. Lance Gooden (R-TX) also voiced support for the bill, accusing certain judges of allowing political bias to influence their rulings.

“Many Democrat-appointed lower court judges have conducted themselves like activist liberal lawyers in robes while attempting to stop President Trump’s nationwide reforms. The No Rogue Rulings Act limits this unchecked power.”

Some House Republicans have introduced measures seeking to impeach specific judges who they believe have issued improper rulings against the Trump Administration. GOP leadership, however, chose to pursue legislative reform as a broader solution.

Rep. Marlin Stutzman (R-IA), who had previously supported impeachment efforts, said the House vote offered a more comprehensive answer.

“The judicial vendetta against President Trump’s agenda needs to be checked. Nationwide injunctions by activists judges have stood in the way of the American people’s will and in come cases their safety, since the President was sworn into office.”

Today, House Republicans passed the No Rogue Rulings Act.

No more district court activist judges silencing millions and hijacking the President’s constitutional powers.

We’re shutting down the judicial coup. pic.twitter.com/5Lcf51n1LI

— Congressman Brandon Gill (@RepBrandonGill) April 10, 2025

The bill now heads to the Senate, where its fate remains uncertain. Republicans will need to secure support from several Democrats in order to overcome the 60-vote filibuster threshold.

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