1. United States
2. Mass.
3. Letter

In light of the upcoming House vote on H.R. 1526, the so-called "No Rogue Rulings Act", I implore you to strongly oppose this legislation. This bill represents an unconscionable attack on the independence of the federal judiciary and a blatant attempt to undermine the system of checks and balances enshrined in our Constitution. Stripping district court judges of their authority to issue nationwide injunctions would severely hamper their ability to provide relief against unlawful executive actions that impact the entire country. The judicial branch serves as a vital counter-weight to the powers of the executive and legislative branches, ensuring that no single entity can accumulate unchecked control. Attempts to impeach judges or eliminate courts that issue unfavorable rulings are the hallmarks of authoritarian regimes, not a healthy democracy. We must resist any efforts to compromise the integrity of our judicial system for partisan gain. Furthermore, nationwide injunctions play a crucial role in swiftly halting policies or executive orders that violate constitutional rights or cause widespread harm before they can take effect. Depriving courts of this authority would leave Americans vulnerable to egregious overreaches of executive power with no immediate legal recourse. Protecting civil liberties and upholding the rule of law should transcend political interests. I urge you to defend the principles of judicial independence, separation of powers, and constitutional governance by rejecting the No Rogue Rulings Act. A strong and impartial judiciary is foundational to our democracy. We must safeguard this vital institution from any efforts to improperly influence or weaken it.