Ensuring the Enforcement of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 65(c)

Today, we dissect a significant memorandum issued on March 11th, 2025, focusing on the enforcement of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 65(c). This rule, often overlooked, mandates that parties seeking preliminary injunctions or temporary restraining orders post security to cover potential costs and damages if the injunction is wrongly issued.This episode explores the context behind this directive, which argues that activist organizations are abusing the system by obtaining sweeping injunctions that overreach the intended scope of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The memorandum claims these actions undermine the democratic process, burden taxpayers, and divert resources from critical law enforcement activities.