Trump Appeals Supreme Court to Limit District Courts' Authority

President Donald Trump has appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court in an effort to lift nationwide injunctions blocking his administration's controversial plans to revoke birthright citizenship. In a 43-page application, the Trump administration argues that federal judges have overstepped their authority by issuing broad injunctions that affect parties not involved in the lawsuits. Meanwhile, 21 states, led by New York's Attorney General Letitia James, are suing the Trump administration over the recent firing of over 1,300 Education Department employees, claiming the dismissals are illegal and threaten the education of millions of students. This lawsuit contends that the executive branch lacks the authority to dismantle federal agencies without Congressional approval. Additionally, various other lawsuits challenging Trump's executive powers are currently making their way through the courts, highlighting significant legal questions that may soon reach the Supreme Court. The rapid pace of these legal challenges reflects ongoing tensions between the Trump administration's initiatives and judicial oversight.