Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough has rejected a Republican proposal aimed at restricting lawsuits that challenge President Donald Trump’s executive actions.
The measure would have required parties filing suit against federal policies to post a bond covering potential government costs if courts later determined an injunction was wrongly granted.
This ruling impacts the broader Republican domestic policy package designed to advance Trump’s agenda through Congress. Republicans crafted the legislation using special budget reconciliation rules that prevent a Democratic filibuster, but each provision must meet strict fiscal requirements to qualify.
