Court Shopping Deterrence Act

The Court Shopping Deterrence Act would create a new provision in title 28 U.S.C. that changes how nationwide injunctions issued by district courts are reviewed. Specifically, if a district court grants a nationwide injunction, an appeal from that order would go directly to the Supreme Court, bypassing the traditional appellate routes through the circuit courts. The bill defines a "nationwide injunction" as an order that restrains enforcement of a federal statute, regulation, order, or similar authority against a non-party, unless that non-party is represented by a party acting in a representative capacity under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The sponsor and the bill’s broader context are not provided beyond the introduced text. In short, the bill would centralize immediate appellate review of nationwide injunctions in the Supreme Court, rather than allowing the typical circuit-level review. Supporters argue it would deter “court shopping” by limiting where such injunctions can be challenged; opponents may worry it concentrates and slows high-level review, and could affect parties who seek rapid relief from district courts.