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Friend,

One dangerous provision is off the table – for now.

Over the weekend, the Senate parliamentarian struck down a harmful
provision in the GOP’s budget bill that would have required plaintiffs to
post prohibitively expensive bonds just to obtain a preliminary injunction
in court. That’s the first step in blocking this bill from advancing
through the budget process, but the fight is not over. Republicans could
still try to vote to overrule the parliamentarian so we must remain
vigilant and keep the pressure up.

Keeping this provision out of the bill will be a win for access to justice
and a reminder that not every attack gets a rubber stamp. So we need to
keep pressing until the very end.

And make no mistake: Republicans’ broader assault on the federal judiciary
will continue.

Just one example: Congressional Republicans are pushing a separate,
stand-alone bill, the so-called “No Rogue Rulings Act” (NORRA), which
would restrict federal courts from issuing nationwide injunctions – even
in cases of widespread government abuse or clear constitutional
violations.

At the same time, Senate Republicans are pressing forward with the
confirmation of Trump’s judicial nominees. These individuals are
hand-picked for their loyalty to Trump and their disregard for judicial
independence.

[ [link removed] ]Help us keep up the pressure. Donate today to protect our courts from
Trump’s takeover. >>

We’ve blocked one threat, but others are gaining ground. With your
continued support, we can shine a spotlight on these power grabs and push
back before it’s too late. The fight for our courts – and for the rule of
law – isn’t over.

Thanks for fighting alongside us,

People For the American Way

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Friend,

The week ahead could be one of the most dangerous yet for the independence
of our federal courts.

Senate Republicans are escalating their coordinated assault on the
judiciary – moving to confirm and hold hearings on Trump’s judicial
nominees picked for their loyalty to Trump, not the law and advancing
legislation that would gut the power of judges to stop unlawful government
actions. It’s a multi-pronged effort to strip the courts of their
independence and authority and help Trump consolidate power.

Next week, the Senate Judiciary Committee is expected to vote on Trump’s
first slate of judicial nominees – while holding another hearing to
advance even more. At the same time, the full Senate could move forward on
the Republican budget bill, which includes a dangerous provision that
would make it harder for judges to issue injunctions unless plaintiffs can
post a prohibitively expensive bond.

This is a coordinated effort to undermine access to justice from our
courts while empowering Trump.

Let’s be absolutely clear: the Senate should not be confirming any of
Trump’s judicial nominees. Not while his administration is openly hostile
to judicial independence. Certainly not while he and his cronies continue
to smear judges who rule against him. And not while Republicans are trying
to gut the courts’ ability to check unlawful government actions.

[ [link removed] ]We need you for this fight – we need your help in exposing these
nominees, confronting the threat, and stopping this power grab. Rush a
donation now. >>

Federal judges have ruled against Trump’s administration in case after
case – not out of partisanship, but because his actions are unlawful.
That’s how our system is supposed to work. But instead of respecting those
rulings, Trump and his MAGA allies are responding with threats, defiance,
and legislation aimed at dismantling judicial authority.

One provision buried in the Republican budget bill would block judges from
issuing preliminary injunctions or temporary restraining orders unless
plaintiffs can afford to post a large bond – a move that would silence
impacted communities and tip the scales of justice toward the powerful and
well-connected.

This is a direct attack on all Americans’ access to justice – and it’s
happening right now.

[ [link removed] ]Donate now to help defend the rule of law and block Trump’s takeover of
the federal judiciary. >>

This moment demands action. Trump and Senate Republicans are trying to
reshape the judiciary into a tool of unchecked executive power – and we
cannot let them succeed.

We’re briefing senators. Organizing resistance. Mobilizing supporters
nationwide. But to keep up the fight, we need your support.

[ [link removed] ]Make your voice heard. Chip in now to stop the confirmation of Trump’s
judges and protect the independence of our courts. >>

Thank you for being part of this fight,

People For the American Way

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