S 4388
Shadow Docket Sunlight Act of 2024
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This bill, the Shadow Docket Sunlight Act of 2024, aims to increase transparency in the Supreme Court’s decision-making process. Specifically, it requires the Supreme Court to provide written explanations for orders granting or denying injunctive relief and to disclose how each participating justice voted on those orders. The bill also mandates regular reports from the Federal Judicial Center assessing compliance with these new requirements and offering recommendations for improvement.
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