U.S. Representative Barry Moore Supports No Rogue Rulings Act

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the No Rogue Rulings Act (H.R. 1526) with a narrow 219–213 vote on April 9, 2025. The bill, introduced by Representative Darrell Issa (R-CA), aims to limit the authority of federal district judges to issue nationwide injunctions that can block presidential policies. This legislative move comes amid ongoing tensions between the executive branch and the judiciary over the scope of presidential power.

The proposed legislation seeks to restrict district courts from issuing injunctions that extend beyond the parties involved in a case, with some exceptions allowed for certified class-action lawsuits. Additionally, the bill establishes a three-judge panel process for certain cases, with direct appeals to the Supreme Court. Supporters argue that this framework would prevent individual judges from unilaterally halting federal policies nationwide.

Representative Issa, a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, stated, “Practically every day, activist federal judges are abusing their Article III power, contradicting the Constitution, and blocking President Donald Trump from exercising his executive authority to deport criminal illegals, reduce wasteful government spending, and strengthen our military.” He added, “Today, a majority of the House of Representatives declared that enough is enough.”

Representative Barry Moore (R-AL1) affirmed his support for the bill, saying, "Judges across the nation are using their influence and power to issue injunctions over policies set by the President. Simply put, the role of the judiciary is not to legislate from the bench but instead be an independent voice that interprets the law as it is written," Rep. Moore told ALPolitics.com. "I am proud to support Rep. Issa's No Rogue Rulings Act to rein in judges who are abusing their power."

Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN) expressed support for the bill, saying, “One unelected district judge should not have the power to halt the President of the United States from executing the policies the American people elected him to enact—that defies all common sense.” Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-MI) echoed this sentiment, stating, “House Republicans prevented activist judges from stalling the American people’s agenda. Rep. Issa’s bill ensures rogue judges can’t block the lawful exercise of executive power.”

Opponents of the bill argue that it undermines the judiciary's role as a check on executive power. Representative Lou Correa (D-CA) criticized the legislation, stating, “This flawed legislation would destabilize the ‘checks and balances’ built into our constitutional system.” He emphasized that nationwide injunctions are essential tools for pausing potentially unconstitutional federal actions while litigation proceeds.

The bill now moves to the Senate, where its future remains uncertain. Passage would require at least 60 votes to overcome a filibuster. The White House has expressed support for the measure, framing it as a necessary response to what it perceives as judicial overreach. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated, “The real constitutional crisis is taking place within our judicial branch, where district court judges in liberal districts across the country are abusing their power to unilaterally block President Trump’s basic executive authority.”