Trump ‘likes’ House bill to block judges from banning Trump policies US-wide

President Donald Trump has expressed interest in a House GOP bill that aims to prevent federal judges from issuing nationwide injunctions, sources familiar with discussions told Fox News Digital. White House aides have reportedly conveyed to senior Capitol Hill staff that the president is in favor of the bill and wants Congress to act swiftly on the matter.

This move comes in response to a series of nationwide orders issued by U.S. district court judges that have temporarily blocked several executive orders issued by President Trump. The bill, introduced by Rep. Darrell Issa of California, would restrict judges from issuing nationwide injunctions in most cases, effectively preventing them from halting Trump’s policies on a national scale.

While Issa’s office did not confirm the specific exchange with the White House, they emphasized the need for a national solution to address what they see as a significant issue within the federal judiciary. A White House official mentioned that they would defer to the president on legislative matters, but Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller has openly criticized the power of district judges to impact national policies.

The legislation proposed by Issa states that no United States district court shall issue any order providing injunctive relief unless it only applies to the parties involved in the case before the court. The bill has already advanced through the House Judiciary Committee, with Chairman Jim Jordan expressing support for the measure.

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley has announced plans to hold hearings on the issue of nationwide injunctions, indicating a willingness to explore potential legislative solutions. However, there are differing opinions among congressional Republicans on how best to address what they perceive as activism within the judiciary.

While some lawmakers, like Rep. Brandon Gill of Texas, have proposed impeaching judges who issue nationwide injunctions, others are more cautious about pursuing such a drastic measure. House Speaker Mike Johnson’s office stated that they are considering all available options to address the issue of activist judges.

Overall, the debate over nationwide injunctions highlights the ongoing tension between the executive and judicial branches of government. As Congress continues to grapple with this issue, the fate of Issa’s bill and other potential legislative solutions remains uncertain.