What does Preamble of Judicial Relief Clarification Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled 'To amend title 28, United States Code, to prohibit the issuance of national injunctions, and for other purposes.'

What does SHORT TITLE. of Judicial Relief Clarification Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Judicial Relief Clarification Act of 2025.

What does NON-PARTY RELIEF. of Judicial Relief Clarification Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Chapter 155 of Title 28, United States Code by adding Section 2285. Section 2285 restricts courts from issuing orders that restrain a non-party or compel action in their favor. This restriction applies to statutes, regulations, orders, executive actions, or similar authorities. An exception exists if the non-party is represented by a party in a representative capacity under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The table of sections for Chapter 155 is amended to include the new section 2285.

What does TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDERS. of Judicial Relief Clarification Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 1292(a) of Title 28, United States Code. The amendment adds a new subsection (4) to define the scope of temporary restraining orders. The new subsection concerns temporary restraining orders that restrain or compel action related to statutes, regulations, orders, executive actions, or similar authorities. These authorities pertain to the United States, a state within the meaning of section 1332, an agency thereof, or an officer or employee acting in an official capacity.

What does DECLARATORY JUDGMENTS. of Judicial Relief Clarification Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 2201(a) of Title 28, United States Code. The amendment inserts the phrase 'before the court' after 'party' in the first sentence of the section.

What does JUDICIAL REVIEW. of Judicial Relief Clarification Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Chapter 7 of title 5, United States Code. Section 705 is amended to limit judicial review to a person as defined in section 551. Section 706 is amended to limit judicial review to a person as defined in section 551. Paragraph (2) of section 706 is amended by striking the phrase 'and set aside'.

What does RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. of Judicial Relief Clarification Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes a rule of construction for the Act. It clarifies that Federal courts do not gain new authority to grant relief that is prohibited by the Act or its amendments.

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Judicial Relief Clarification Act of 2025

Last updated: 3/31/2025 · Introduced: 3/31/2025

Author: Chuck Grassley (R-IA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill restricts federal courts from issuing orders that restrain or compel actions against non-parties, unless the non-party is represented by a party in a representative capacity.
The bill limits the scope of temporary restraining orders to actions related to the United States, a state, an agency, or an officer acting in an official capacity.
This legislation clarifies that federal courts cannot grant relief that is prohibited by the Act and limits judicial review to individuals as defined in section 551 of Title 5.

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