Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) has put forth new legislation aimed at restricting the ability of district court judges to issue rulings that block presidential actions, arguing that such decisions undermine executive authority.
Introduced on March 24, the “Reinstating Judicial Insurrectionists Act of 2025” seeks to create a three-judge panel responsible for reviewing any injunctions or declaratory relief issued against the president. The goal, according to Lee, is to prevent individual judges from obstructing executive decisions.
“The government cannot operate effectively if a single district court judge can override the lawful orders of our Commander in Chief,” Lee stated. “This bill ensures a fair and expedited review process to prevent judicial overreach that disrupts the balance of power.”
Under the proposed legislation, the Chief Justice of the United States would select three judges to hear relevant cases, with any relief requiring a majority decision from the panel. If enacted, the bill would amend Section 2284 of Title 28 of the U.S. Code, establishing a special legal process for cases challenging executive actions.
The proposal follows multiple legal challenges to presidential orders, including a recent case where U.S. District Court Judge James Boasberg upheld an injunction preventing the Trump administration from using the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan migrants. Boasberg argued that invoking the act outside of wartime was legally unprecedented.
Lee contends that judicial rulings like these overstep constitutional boundaries and interfere with the executive branch. He also claims they undermine the will of voters who elected the president.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) echoed Lee’s concerns, stating, “A judge should not have the power to block a policy that the American people have supported through their vote. That is a violation of the separation of powers.”
As of March 26, the bill has been referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary for further deliberation .
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