The No Rogue Rulings Act (NORRA) of 2025
February 24, 2025
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Where This Stands
Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
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View official text →The Frame
This legislation would fundamentally change how federal courts manage legal challenges to government policies by preventing a single district judge from issuing rulings that apply beyond the immediate parties to a case, potentially ending the practice of 's.'
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
United States district courts
The bill restricts the legal authority of these courts to issue certain types of injunctive relief.
Litigants in federal court
Parties seeking broad or nationwide injunctions would be limited to obtaining relief that applies only to their specific case.
Current stage: in_committee.
Floor Vote.
Background
- The practice of 'nationwide injunctions' has become a frequent point of contention in federal litigation, where district judges issue rulings that effectively halt federal policies across the entire country. context
Summary
Why It Matters
This legislation would fundamentally change how federal courts manage legal challenges to government policies by preventing a single district judge from issuing rulings that apply beyond the immediate parties to a case, potentially ending the practice of 's.'
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is an 'injunctive relief'?
How would this change current court practices?
News Coverage
Lobbying Activity
Protect Democracy United (formerly known as UNITED TO PROTECT DEMOCRACY)
2025
“In opposition to threats against the judiciary that erode constitutional safeguards, including the JUDGES Act (H.R. 1702), the PEPPER Act (H.R. 1789), the NORRA Act (H.R. 1526), and the Nationwide Injunction Abuse Prevention Act. In support of more robust funding to protect Congressional Members, staff, and families but also greater transparency on the threats. In support of judiciary security amendments to the reconciliation bill, (H.R.1) In support of the MARSHALS Act (S.1873) to transfer oversight of the U.S. Marshals to the judicial branch. In support of the Protecting Our Democracy Act to prevent abuses of Presidential power, restoring checks and balances and accountability and transparency in government, and defending elections against foreign interference In support of reforms to the National Emergencies Act. In opposition to the SAVE Act (H.R.22) and impediments to the right to vote. In support of federal election security funding. In opposition to the creation of a Sovereign Wealth Fund. In opposition to Executive impoundment of congressionally appropriated funds. In opposition to politicization of the armed forces. In support of more transparency around RIFs and protection of the federal civil service. In opposition to tax bill language designating non-profits as "supporters of terrorism." In opposition to reducing the funding of the Government Accountability Office. ”
Voting Record
Total
432
Yes
219
No
213
Present
0
Not Voting
0
Abstain
0
How they voted (432)
Paul Gosar
R · yes
Val Hoyle
D · no
Morgan McGarvey
D · no
Andy Biggs
R · yes
Nellie Pou
D · no
Troy Nehls
R · yes
Jennifer McClellan
D · no
Grace Meng
D · no
Ryan Zinke
R · yes
Ryan Mackenzie
R · yes
Josh Riley
D · no
Becca Balint
D · no
Timothy Kennedy
D · no
Linda Sánchez
D · no
Pete Stauber
R · yes
Susie Lee
D · no
David Rouzer
R · yes
Sara Jacobs
D · no
Sarah McBride
D · no
Janelle Bynum
D · no
Sharice Davids
D · no
Andy Harris
R · yes
Dusty Johnson
R · yes
Troy Balderson
R · yes
+ 408 more
Sponsors
Connected Entities
Sources
www.congress.gov
Analysis Score
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- Controversy90Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment10Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz40Current news / social attention level
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