H.R.2274 - Court Shopping Deterrence Act (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R.2274, the Court Shopping Deterrence Act, aims to amend Title 28 of the United States Code. The bill seeks to change the appellate process for nationwide injunctions issued by district courts. Specifically, it mandates that appeals of such injunctions go directly to the Supreme Court.
Expected Effects
If enacted, this bill would alter the judicial review process for nationwide injunctions. It would bypass the circuit courts of appeals, sending these cases directly to the Supreme Court. This could expedite the resolution of cases involving nationwide injunctions but also increase the Supreme Court's workload.
Potential Benefits
- Expedited Resolution: Cases involving nationwide injunctions could be resolved more quickly by bypassing the circuit courts.
- Supreme Court Oversight: Ensures the Supreme Court has direct oversight over significant legal challenges with broad implications.
- Uniformity of Application: May lead to more consistent application of federal laws and regulations across the country.
- Reduced Court Shopping: Aims to deter plaintiffs from seeking favorable rulings in specific district courts known for issuing nationwide injunctions.
Potential Disadvantages
- Increased Supreme Court Workload: The Supreme Court's docket could become overloaded, potentially slowing down other important cases.
- Bypassing Circuit Court Expertise: Circuit courts offer valuable regional perspectives and expertise that would be bypassed.
- Potential for Politicization: Direct appeals to the Supreme Court may increase the politicization of legal challenges.
- Limited Appellate Review: Reduces the opportunity for multiple levels of judicial review, potentially increasing the risk of errors.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill's constitutional alignment hinges on Congress's power to regulate the jurisdiction of federal courts, as outlined in Article III, Section 2 of the Constitution. This section grants Congress the authority to make exceptions and regulations regarding the Supreme Court's appellate jurisdiction. The bill appears to fall within this constitutional grant of power.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).