Republicans Push REINS Act to Rein In Activist Judges

Phanphen Kaewwannarat

Florida Republican Rep. Kat Cammack took to Fox Business’ “The Evening Edit” Thursday night to spotlight a pressing issue—activist judges undermining the will of the American people—and Republicans are rallying behind her call for action. She pointed to a recent ruling by a Biden-appointed judge blocking President Donald Trump’s executive order banning transgender individuals from military service as a glaring example of judicial overstep. It’s a pattern that’s gone unchecked too long, and the GOP sees this as a fight worth waging to protect constitutional balance.

Cammack didn’t mince words when she addressed the root of the problem, emphasizing Congress’ neglected role. She stated, “‘We have abdicated our authority, even though Article 2 clearly delineates that to the Supreme Court in the judiciary. But it was actually Congress that established the inferior courts, the lower courts and everything about them,’ Cammack said.” Republicans nod in agreement—this isn’t just about one ruling; it’s about a judiciary that’s drifted far from its lane, and it’s time to pull it back with real oversight.

Her solution carries the weight of a GOP determined to reclaim its constitutional turf. She declared, “‘This is why we need the REINS Act. The REINS Act is the biggest, baddest swamp-draining, empower the people bill out there,’ Cammack said,” pitching a legislative fix that mandates congressional approval for major executive rules—those with a $100 million economic punch or more. Republicans argue it’s a no-brainer—why let unelected bureaucrats and activist judges dictate policy when the people’s representatives should have the final say?

For everyday Americans, this is a breath of fresh air—a chance to see Washington answer to the voters, not rogue judges or faceless regulators. The REINS Act, first championed by Cammack in 2023, aims to curb executive overreach and restore legislative power where it belongs—82 percent speech approval from Trump’s March 4 address shows the public’s appetite for bold moves like this, not timid half-measures.

Across the aisle, the left’s likely to cry foul—but their complaints fall flat when judicial rulings override elected leaders. Republicans counter that this isn’t about politics—it’s about principle—voters from factory towns to suburban neighborhoods want accountability, not activism from the bench, and 97 percent GOP approval backs a leadership ready to deliver it.

This isn’t a petty skirmish—it’s a battle for the constitutional order Republicans hold dear. Cammack’s push signals a broader intent to rein in an administrative state that’s ballooned under weak oversight—Trump’s administration is poised to back this fight, and the stakes couldn’t be higher.

For families tired of seeing their votes sidelined, this offers real hope—Congress taking its rightful place over unelected power grabs. Republicans trust this team to turn the tide—activist judges beware, the REINS Act is coming to clip your wings.

America’s watching a leader who’s not afraid to challenge the status quo—Trump’s not blinking, and neither is Cammack. Republicans stand united—restoring congressional authority isn’t just a policy win; it’s a victory for the people over the swamp!