Ending Judge Shopping: Random Assignment for Major Nationwide Cases
This bill mandates the random assignment of judges for civil cases that challenge the legality or constitutionality of major federal or statewide laws. The goal is to ensure that legal decisions impacting millions of citizens are made impartially, preventing parties from deliberately choosing a favorable judge. This change promotes greater fairness in resolving disputes over key government policies.
Key points
Mandates random assignment of judges for civil actions challenging federal law nationwide or state law statewide.
Increases impartiality and fairness in courts by preventing parties from steering high-stakes cases to specific, preferred judges.
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