1. United States
2. Wash.
3. Letter

This bill seeks to limit the authority of federal district courts to issue broad injunctive relief that would apply beyond the parties involved in a specific case. While the ability of judges to provide injunctive relief plays an important role in our legal system, there are concerns about the expansive use of nationwide injunctions by district courts. This bill aims to reserve that broad authority for higher courts. A request to protect the current broad injunctive powers of district courts would run counter to the intent of this legislation. Instead, I would urge careful consideration of the merits and potential impacts of restricting nationwide injunctions at the district court level. There are valid arguments on both sides regarding the appropriate scope of judicial power and remedies. An open and substantive debate weighing these concerns is warranted before proceeding with such a consequential change to the authority of the federal judiciary.