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  • S. 4727, also known as the “Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2024” or “SOPRA,” aims to change how courts review interpretations made by government agencies. The bill proposes amendments to Section 706 of title 5, United States Code, making it clear that courts should...

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    This bill wants to make sure that when judges decide if government agencies are doing the right thing, they use their own understanding of the rules and not just trust what the agencies say.

  • S. 4527, known as the "Separation of Powers Restoration Act," aims to amend title 5 of the United States Code concerning how courts review agency interpretations of laws and regulations. The bill proposes that courts should independently (de novo) interpret any questions of...

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    The "Separation of Powers Restoration Act" is like a new rule for how judges decide what laws mean, saying they should think about it for themselves instead of just going with what a government agency thinks. It's like when your teacher tells you to solve a puzzle all by yourself instead of copying someone else's answer.