All articles tagged with #universal injunctions
The Supreme Court's decision in Trump v. CASA eliminates the use of universal injunctions, a tool that previously helped check executive overreach, thereby potentially enabling the Trump administration to act with less legal accountability and win by creating chaos and evading legal obligations. This ruling weakens judicial oversight and could embolden lawless actions by the government.
The Supreme Court limited the use of nationwide injunctions, ruling that they may exceed courts' authority, impacting Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship for children of certain non-citizens, but did not decide on the constitutionality of the order itself. The ruling may lead to more targeted legal challenges and potential patchwork citizenship, but the policy's full implementation remains uncertain pending further litigation.
The Supreme Court limited federal judges' ability to issue nationwide injunctions, ruling that such broad relief is unconstitutional, which could significantly impact legal challenges to Trump's policies, including his attempt to end birthright citizenship. The decision emphasizes the executive's immunity and restricts judicial oversight, raising concerns about the rule of law and the protection of individual rights.
The U.S. Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, limited the use of universal injunctions by federal courts, ruling that such injunctions may exceed congressional authority, in a case involving President Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship and immigration policy.