Central Montana Times

U.S. Senator Steve Daines announced the introduction of the "Judicial Relief Clarification Act of 2025" (JRCA), alongside over 20 Republican colleagues. The bill seeks to curtail what its proponents describe as unconstitutional judicial overreach by limiting federal court orders to the parties directly involved in a case. This move would effectively end the practice of universal injunctions.

Senator Daines emphasized the foundational principles of governance as outlined by the Founding Fathers, stating, "One judge in one part of the country does not have unilateral control over the entire nation, and as activist judges work overtime to stop President Trump’s agenda, it’s clear we need this commonsense measure to prevent judicial overreach and stand up for the principles in the U.S. Constitution."

The JRCA proposes amendments to both the “Administrative Procedure Act” and the “Declaratory Judgment Act." It includes provisions that make temporary restraining orders immediately appealable. The legislation's supporters highlight these amendments as necessary steps to define the constitutional role of the judiciary.

Joining Senator Daines in this legislative effort are a group of Republican senators, including Chuck Grassley from Iowa, John Barrasso from Wyoming, Marsha Blackburn from Tennessee, Katie Britt from Alabama, Ted Budd from North Carolina, and others, signaling a unified effort to address concerns about judicial influence in the broader political landscape.