In CommitteeFiled May 21, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8] (D)
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 21, 2026
Summary
The SHADOW Act amends federal law so the Supreme Court must explain on the public record why it grants or denies a stay or a writ, and it must meet specific injury and necessity standards. It applies to any party seeking a stay of a lower‑court order or a writ of injunction, and it limits the precedential effect of such orders. The goal is to make high‑court emergency relief more transparent and accountable.
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