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John James, the representative for Michigan's 10th Congressional District, said that the No Rogue Rulings Act is intended to curb judicial overreach that he claims is blocking GOP initiatives on border security, lowering costs, and reviving American industry. He shared this statement in a post on X.

"The House passed the No Rogue Rulings Act to ensure that a single activist judge can't grind our country to a halt," said James, House Representative. "Democrats and their allies are fighting tooth and nail to stop Republicans from securing our borders, lowering costs, and re-industrializing America. The No Rogue Rulings Act says ENOUGH to far-left activists. Hell-bent on preserving the failing status quo."

In April 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the No Rogue Rulings Act (H.R. 1526), aiming to restrict federal district judges from issuing nationwide injunctions. The legislation, passed by a 219–213 vote, seeks to limit the authority of individual judges to block federal policies across the entire country. Critics argue that such injunctions allow unelected individuals to halt national initiatives. Proponents of the bill contend that these injunctions have been used to impede executive actions, while opponents warn that the act could undermine judicial checks on governmental power. The bill's passage reflects ongoing debates over the balance of power between the judiciary and other branches of government.

According to several rulings, single-judge decisions can have a national impact. In April 2025, U.S. District Judge Julia Kobick in Boston issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration’s passport policy for transgender individuals, finding it likely unconstitutional. That same month, U.S. District Judge Mary McElroy in Rhode Island halted the administration’s freeze on climate and infrastructure grants, ruling agencies cannot override Congress’s funding directives. These cases highlight how individual judges can significantly shape federal policy.

Legislative trends reflect increasing momentum for judicial reform, especially regarding the scope of federal court authority. The No Rogue Rulings Act is part of a broader push to limit the ability of individual district judges to issue nationwide injunctions. Supporters view this as a step toward rebalancing power among the branches of government and curbing what they see as judicial overreach. This effort underscores an ongoing national debate over the role and reach of the judiciary in shaping federal policy.

James serves as the U.S. Representative for Michigan's 10th congressional district. A graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, he served in the U.S. Army from 2004 to 2012, including combat operations in Iraq as an aviation officer. After his military service, James earned advanced degrees in supply chain management and business administration and became president of James Group International, a Detroit-based logistics company.