HR 6816
Shadow Docket Sunlight Act of 2025
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 13, 2026, 4:11 PM
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Bill overview
This bill, the Shadow Docket Sunlight Act of 2025, aims to increase transparency in the Supreme Court’s decision-making process, particularly regarding preliminary injunctions. It requires the Supreme Court to provide written explanations for orders granting, denying, or vacating preliminary injunctive relief and stays, along with a record of how each participating justice voted. Additionally, the bill mandates regular reports from the Federal Judicial Center on the Court’s compliance with these new requirements.
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Henry C. "Hank" Johnson
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