House Republicans are escalating their response to activist-led jury nullification efforts, with Rep. Julia Letlow (R-LA) rolling out new legislation and advancing an appropriations directive aimed at shutting down training programs that encourage jurors to disregard evidence and the law to send a political message.

Letlow on Thursday introduced the “No Rogue Jurors Act,” which would prohibit federal funds from going to organizations that train prospective jurors to acquit defendants regardless of the facts presented in court. The move follows reporting, including by the Washington Examiner, highlighting organized efforts in Washington, D.C., to turn jury service into a form of political activism.