Senate GOP Tactics: Restricting Judicial Power in Trump's Tax Bill
Senate Republicans introduced language in President Trump's tax bill to restrict judicial power in blocking government policies. The proposed amendment requires plaintiffs seeking injunctions to post bonds, potentially making it cost-prohibitive. This move aligns with Republican efforts to limit court rulings that have impeded Trump's agenda.
In a strategic maneuver, Senate Republicans have inserted language into President Donald Trump's tax and spending bill aimed at restricting the judiciary's influence over government policies deemed unlawful.
Key to this proposal, released by Senator Chuck Grassley, is a bond requirement for parties seeking injunctions against federal policies, a departure from the House version passed earlier. This aims to curb nationwide injunctions, a longstanding Republican goal after several Trump policies were blocked by court orders.
The Judiciary Committee's amendment also includes funding for taxpayer cost analysis and judicial training on such injunctions. Critics argue this targets judicial checks on executive actions, with Senator Dick Durbin highlighting concerns over the political motivations behind the legislative changes.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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