Schumer pushes for reform to prevent judge shopping in Texas courts.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has called on Chief Judge David Godbey of U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas to reform his district's case-assignment rules that have allowed plaintiffs to effectively "hand-pick" their preferred judges. Schumer's demand came after a heated legal battle over the FDA's approval of an abortion pill sparked accusations of conservative litigants engaging in "judge shopping." Schumer called Texas the "most egregious" offender and warned that Congress may "consider more prescriptive requirements" if Godbey does not enact reforms.