S.5148

BOASBERG Act mandates randomized case assignments in federal courts to prevent manipulation and ensure impartiality.

The BOASBERG Act aims to enhance the impartiality of federal courts by enforcing randomized case assignments. It requires district and circuit courts to implement rules ensuring no party, attorney, or judge can select or influence judge assignments. Judges cannot decline assignments post-randomization. The Act also mandates transparency by requiring courts to publicly disclose assignment rules and issue memos when cases are reassigned. Violations of the randomization system face sanctions, including disciplinary actions and potential dismissals.