This bill would restrict where certain lawsuits can be filed in federal court by prohibiting single-judge divisions of U.S. District Courts from issuing nationwide injunctions—court orders that apply across all states. Under the proposal, any case seeking a nationwide injunction would have to be filed in a judicial district that has at least two active judges assigned. The legislation targets what critics call "judge shopping," the practice of strategically filing cases before a particular judge to influence outcomes. The bill contains no new funding requirements or implementation timeline specified in the text. The measure would primarily affect federal litigation over policies that litigants want to challenge across the entire country, such as disputes involving federal regulations or government actions.
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