Plain Language Summary
# NORRA of 2025 Summary **What the Bill Does** The No Rogue Rulings Act (NORRA) would restrict the power of federal district courts to issue injunctions—court orders that require someone to do or stop doing something. Currently, courts can sometimes issue "nationwide injunctions" that apply to entire states or the whole country. This bill would limit injunctions to only the parties directly involved in a specific case, preventing them from having broader effects. **Who It Affects** This bill would impact anyone involved in federal lawsuits, including individuals, businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies. It could affect the effectiveness of legal challenges to federal policies—for example, if someone sues to block a federal regulation, the court could only stop that regulation for the person who sued, not for everyone.
This could lead to conflicting rulings across different courts and create inconsistent application of federal law. **Current Status** HR 1526 has passed the House of Representatives. The bill now moves to the Senate for consideration. The sponsor is Representative Darrell Issa (R-CA).
CRS Official Summary
No Rogue Rulings Act or NORRAThis bill limits the authority of federal district courts to issue injunctions.Specifically, it prohibits a district court from issuing an injunction unless the injunction applies only to the parties of the particular case before the court.
Latest Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.