LEGISLATIVE CALLS TO ACTION -- May 27, 2025

Protect Checks and Balances

Contempt of court enforcement is hidden in the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill.” The more we learn about the budget reconciliation bill that passed the House last week, the more concerned we become. 

Included in this bill is a provision that would prevent federal judges from holding U.S. government officials in contempt of court. This is a direct attack on the checks and balances that are foundational to our democracy.

From 5Calls … 

This provision is designed to limit the power of federal judges to hold government officials accountable. This comes after the Trump administration has continued to defy court orders and vocally criticize the federal judges who have ruled against their actions. 

Judge James Boasberg, who issued an order halting the transfer of migrants to an El Salvador prison without due process, signaled consideration of contempt proceedings when the administration ignored his injunction. This provision would defund any enforcement of such proceedings.

House Republicans have already moved to pass legislation to repeal the authority of a federal judge to issue nationwide injunctions. Now they are attempting to strip the federal courts of another vital power to allow the executive branch to freely defy the law and the Constitution. 

Demand that your representatives oppose this dangerous breach of our system of checks and balances and protect the independent authority of the judicial system.

Sample Script:

Hi, my name is [NAME] and I’m a constituent from [CITY, ZIP].

I'm calling to urge [SEN NAME] oppose H.R. 1, the House budget reconciliation bill, and the provision that will limit the enforcement of contempt of court charges. This was clearly included in the bill just to allow the Trump administration to freely defy court orders and the Constitution. 

I expect [SEN NAME] to protect the rule of law, not to help the administration break it.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

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Contact Information

Senator Jim Banks

202-224-4814

Senator Todd Young

(202) 224-5623

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