Federal Court Fairness: Random Judge Assignment and Three-Judge Panels for National Rulings.
This law aims to stop parties from strategically choosing specific courts or judges to obtain favorable, broad rulings. It mandates that most civil cases be assigned randomly, ensuring no single judge receives more than 25% of new filings. Crucially, any federal court order that affects the entire nation (like nationwide injunctions against federal regulations) must now be decided by a panel of three judges instead of just one, promoting stability and consensus in national law.
Key points
National Rulings Require Consensus: Court orders that impact the entire country must be issued by a panel of three federal judges, rather than a single judge.
Random Case Assignment: Most civil cases will be assigned to judges randomly, preventing litigants from 'shopping' for a specific judge known for certain views.
Increased Transparency: District courts must publish their rules for dividing business among judges publicly on their websites.
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