Trump Seeks to Limit Judge Power Over Agency Rules
The Trump administration has urged the Supreme Court to restrict the ability of judges to invalidate federal agency rules nationwide. The Justice Department argues that relief should be limited only to the specific plaintiffs involved in each case.
The U.S. Justice Department asked the United States Supreme Court to curtail judicial power to invalidate federal agency regulations nationwide. The appeal targets a key statutory tool used by lower courts to block executive branch policies. A ruling for the administration would insulate broad presidential agendas from sweeping legal challenges.
