The US District Court for the Western District of Texas has dismissed Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s appeal for a new policy on ‘judge shopping’. Schumer had called for a rule change to prevent plaintiffs from choosing their preferred jurisdiction. The Texas court’s decision allows the state to continue filing lawsuits in the Red State District, a district known for its conservative judgments. The court’s refusal to adopt the new policy suggests that it prioritizes preserving the plaintiff’s right to choose their jurisdiction over avoiding potential bias in case outcomes.
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