Nationwide Injunctions and the Role of the Judiciary
Senate Judiciary Committee member John Kennedy, R-La., discusses his views on nationwide injunctions and the role of the judiciary in creating laws. Several proponents are advocating to end the practice of nationwide injunctions, which they believe go beyond the judiciary's role.
Key Points
- Universal injunctions have been around since the 1960s
- There have been nearly 100 rulings against President Donald Trump in his term
- Senators are pushing for the Judicial Relief Clarification Act to end the practice of nationwide injunctions
Pros
- Advocates for ending the practice of nationwide injunctions believe it goes beyond the judiciary's role
- Supporters argue that judges should follow the law rather than create it
Cons
- Critics argue that some judges are trying to rewrite the Constitution through universal injunctions
- Concerns raised about the politicization of the judiciary process