US Supreme Court limits federal judges' power to block Trump orders

10 months ago

The US Supreme Court ruled in favor of Donald Trump, limiting federal judges' power to issue nationwide injunctions against presidential orders.
The decision means court orders now only apply to the specific plaintiffs involved in a case, not the entire country.
Trump celebrated the ruling as a 'giant win,' claiming it allows his administration to proceed with policies previously blocked by nationwide injunctions.
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissented, warning the decision threatens the rule of law by allowing unconstitutional policies to affect those who haven't sued.
The ruling did not immediately enforce Trump's birthright citizenship policy but left its legality unresolved.
Birthright citizenship, established by the 14th Amendment, remains in place, though the ruling opens the door for partial enforcement of restrictions.
Democratic attorneys general expressed disappointment but noted birthright citizenship is still the law.
The case, Trump v Casa Inc, centered on judicial power rather than immigration, with Trump's lawyers arguing against nationwide injunctions.
The ACLU condemned the ruling, calling Trump's executive order illegal and cruel.

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