Federal funds barred for jury nullification programs
In committeeH.R. 8485Latest action
Sponsor: Julia Letlow · Representative · LA
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Official title: No Rogue Jurors Act
119th Congress
Topics: Crime & justice
Introduced:
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HR 8485 would cut federal funding to any group that teaches or promotes jury nullification in federal or D.C. courts.
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What does this do?
This bill would stop the federal government from giving money to organizations that promote jury nullification. Jury nullification is when a juror votes not guilty even if the evidence shows a law was broken, choosing to ignore the law on purpose. The ban covers training programs, written materials, and outreach efforts that encourage people to seek jury duty in order to vote against the evidence or the law.
Who does it affect?
Any organization, school, or group that runs such programs would lose eligibility for federal grants, contracts, awards, or other financial support. This includes programs similar in name or structure to something called "Equity & Root Cause Jury Training."
Why does it matter?
If passed, groups that currently receive federal funding and run these kinds of programs would have to stop them or give up that funding. Organizations not yet receiving federal money would be blocked from applying for it.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedApr 23, 2026
- House committeeYou are here · Apr 23, 2026
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.