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End Judge Shopping Act

5/2/2024, 2:27 PM

Summary of Bill S 4096

Bill 118 s 4096, also known as the End Judge Shopping Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the practice of "judge shopping," which occurs when litigants strategically choose a specific judge or court in order to increase their chances of a favorable outcome in a legal case.

The End Judge Shopping Act aims to combat this practice by implementing several key provisions. Firstly, the bill would establish a system for randomly assigning judges to cases, rather than allowing litigants to select a specific judge. This would help to ensure that cases are heard by judges who are impartial and unbiased.

Additionally, the bill would require judges to disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could impact their ability to fairly adjudicate a case. This transparency would help to prevent situations where judges may be influenced by personal or professional relationships with the parties involved in a case. Furthermore, the End Judge Shopping Act would create a mechanism for parties to challenge a judge's assignment to a case if they believe there is evidence of bias or impropriety. This would provide an avenue for litigants to seek recourse if they feel that a judge is not capable of rendering a fair decision. Overall, the End Judge Shopping Act seeks to promote fairness and impartiality in the judicial system by addressing the practice of judge shopping. By implementing measures to prevent bias and conflicts of interest, this bill aims to uphold the integrity of the legal process and ensure that all parties are treated fairly under the law.

Current Status of Bill S 4096

Bill S 4096 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 10, 2024. Bill S 4096 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on April 10, 2024.  Bill S 4096's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2710) as of April 10, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4096

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
84
Democrat Cosponsors
80
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
4

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4096

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4096

End Judge Shopping Act
End Judge Shopping Act
A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to provide for the random assignment of certain cases in the district courts of the United States.
A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to provide for the random assignment of certain cases in the district courts of the United States.

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