Schumer pushes for Texas judge reform to prevent forum shopping.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has warned that Congress may intervene if a federal district court in Texas does not implement reforms to prevent judge shopping. The Northern District of Texas has become a frequent home to challenges against Biden administration policies, which are often brought by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Plaintiffs who file a lawsuit in one of the district’s single-judge divisions can practically guarantee their case will be heard by a specific judge. Schumer took aim at how plaintiffs can leverage the district’s single-judge divisions to effectively choose the judge who will hear their case.