Search Results: keywords:"judicial authority"

  • H. R. 8410 — To prohibit judges from issuing gag orders in certain circumstances.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:266

    H. R. 8410, also known as the "Let Trump Speak Act," aims to prohibit judges at both federal and state levels from issuing gag orders to defendants in criminal or civil cases, except under specific circumstances. These exceptions include preventing the disclosure of...

    Simple Explanation

    In simple terms, H. R. 8410 is a law that says judges shouldn't stop people from talking about their court cases, unless it's to keep secrets safe, protect kids' privacy, or as part of a deal. If a judge does this in the wrong way, the person can ask another court to help fix it.

  • H. R. 7370 — To amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to establish a deadline for processing applications related to geothermal leasing.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:333

    H.R. 7370, also known as the "Geothermal Energy Opportunity Act" or the "GEO Act," aims to speed up the process for approving applications related to geothermal leasing. The bill states that the Secretary must continue processing these applications even if there is a related civil action, as...

    Simple Explanation

    The GEO Act is a law that aims to make decisions about using the Earth's heat for energy faster by making workers finish their approval paperwork quickly, even if people are arguing about it in court. They also have to check that this doesn't harm the environment, but some worry this might be rushed and lead to problems.