In a closely contested vote, the House of Representatives passed a new bill on Wednesday aimed at restricting federal judges’ ability to halt President Donald Trump’s policy initiatives. The legislation, known as the No Rogue Rulings Act of 2025, cleared the House with a 219-213 vote, split along party lines, and now moves to the Senate for consideration.
Introduced by a California Republican, the bill seeks to address concerns over what its supporters call “activist judges” issuing broad injunctions that extend beyond the parties directly involved in a case. Under the new rules, district courts would generally be barred from issuing such sweeping orders, except in specific representative actions. Additionally, when multiple states from different judicial circuits challenge an Executive Branch action, the case would be referred to a randomly assigned three-judge panel, which could still issue limited injunctions subject to appeal.
Advocates of the bill argue it restores balance to the government by keeping major policy decisions in the hands of elected officials rather than unelected judges. “This legislation protects the will of the people and upholds the constitutional separation of powers,” a key House leader said following the vote. The Trump administration has also voiced strong support, emphasizing that the bill aligns with its goal of preserving executive authority.
The House Speaker weighed in ahead of the vote, dismissing claims of a constitutional crisis tied to Trump’s agenda. “The real issue isn’t the president’s policies—it’s judges trying to derail them single-handedly,” he stated earlier this week.
With the Senate under Republican control, the bill’s proponents are optimistic about its chances of becoming law. If enacted, it would mark a significant shift in how judicial oversight interacts with executive actions, potentially reshaping the legal landscape for Trump’s second term.
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