In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court issued a 6-3 ruling on Friday that limits the power of individual lower court judges to issue nationwide decisions blocking federal policies from taking effect. This ruling has paved the way for some of President Donald Trump’s executive orders to move forward, including an injunction halting his order ending birthright citizenship. The decision has sparked a wave of reactions and legal challenges, with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filing a class-action suit in New Hampshire challenging Trump’s birthright citizenship order as unconstitutional and harmful to U.S.-born children.
The ACLU’s lawsuit argues that Trump’s executive order violates the Constitution’s guarantee of birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment. The organization contends that the order undermines the rights of U.S.-born children and creates uncertainty and fear among immigrant families. The lawsuit seeks to block the implementation of the order and protect the rights of those affected by it.
On the other hand, the Supreme Court’s ruling has been seen as a triumph for the Trump administration, as it allows the president’s most assertive initiatives to move forward. The conservative majority on the court, using truncated procedures, has given a green light to many of Trump’s policies, signaling a shift in the legal landscape regarding executive orders and nationwide injunctions.
The conflicting perspectives on these legal developments highlight the ongoing debate over the balance of power between the executive branch and the judiciary. While supporters of the Supreme Court’s ruling view it as a necessary check on judicial activism, critics argue that it undermines the role of the courts in upholding constitutional rights and protecting vulnerable populations.
As these legal battles unfold, the implications for the Trump administration’s agenda and the future of executive power in the United States remain uncertain. The clash between the branches of government underscores the complexities of governance and the challenges of navigating the legal system in a polarized political environment.
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References:
1. Fox News: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/aclu-sues-trump-over-birthright-order-supreme-court-clears-path-take-effect
2. The New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/28/us/supreme-court-trump-victories.html
3. NBC News: https://www.today.com/video/supreme-court-limits-judges-power-to-block-trump-s-orders-242416709938
4. CBS News: https://www.cbsnews.com/video/supreme-court-releases-wave-of-major-decisions-paving-the-way-for-trumps-agenda/
5. NBC News: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/senate-republican-bill-trump-agenda-vote-rcna215713
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