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US SB3533
Bill
Status
Introduced
12/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Richard Blumenthal
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AI Summary
- Requires the Supreme Court to publish written explanations for any order granting, denying, or vacating preliminary injunctive relief or stays of such relief in appellate jurisdiction cases
- Mandates disclosure of how each participating justice voted on these orders
- Written explanations must address specific criteria including likelihood of success on the merits, irreparable harm, balance of equities, and public interest
- Excludes administrative, scheduling, and certiorari orders from the requirements
- Requires the Director of the Federal Judicial Center to submit biennial compliance reports to Congress starting April 1 of the first year beginning more than 180 days after enactment
Legislative Description
Shadow Docket Sunlight Act of 2025
Law
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
12/17/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary12/17/2025
Full Bill Text
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