US Supreme Court Curbs Judges’ Nationwide Powers—Trump’s Birthright Order Still in Limbo

In a landmark decision on June 27, 2025, the US Supreme Court ruled to limit the authority of federal judges to issue nationwide injunctions, a move that could significantly reshape how executive actions are challenged in court. The ruling came in the context of a legal battle over former President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to restrict birthright citizenship for children born in the US to undocumented immigrants.

 

While the Court did not rule on the constitutionality of Trump’s order itself, it held that federal judges may no longer block policies nationwide unless the relief is narrowly tailored to the plaintiffs involved. The decision effectively weakens judicial checks on sweeping executive actions and could allow controversial policies to remain in effect during lengthy legal battles.

 

The ruling drew mixed reactions—supporters hailed it as a win for executive authority, while critics warned it could erode protections for vulnerable groups and delay justice.

 

Key Highlights:

Date: June 27, 2025

 

Ruling: Limits federal judges’ power to issue nationwide injunctions

 

Context: Challenge to Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order

 

Impact: Executive actions harder to block nationwide

 

Next steps: Legal challenges to Trump’s order continue in lower courts

 

Source: PBS News