Ensuring the Enforcement of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 65(c)

President Donald Trump has issued a memorandum directing federal agencies to enforce Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 65(c), which requires parties seeking injunctions against the government to cover potential costs and damages if the injunction is found to be wrongly issued. This move aims to deter frivolous lawsuits that burden taxpayers and the Department of Justice by ensuring that litigants are held financially accountable for unwarranted legal actions. Politically, this action could reduce the influence of activist organizations in legal proceedings against the government, potentially safeguarding executive policies from judicial interference.