Supreme Court Limits Universal Injunctions Advancing Trump Citizenship Plan

President Donald Trump's administration has seen several significant Supreme Court decisions that have bolstered his executive authority and advanced key policy initiatives. Notably, the Court upheld the administration's ability to reduce staffing at the Department of Education, reinforcing the president's constitutional authority over executive branch personnel and supporting a shift of educational control back to the states. In addition, the Supreme Court limited the use of universal injunctions, enabling Trump to begin implementing an executive order that seeks to redefine birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment, despite opposition from Democratic-led states and legal challenges claiming such changes require a constitutional amendment. Meanwhile, the environmental regulatory power of federal agencies like the EPA has been curtailed by the Court, as seen in the Sackett case limiting the agency's reach over wetlands, emphasizing the need for federal agencies to comply with judicial rulings. These rulings come amid a backdrop of heightened political tensions, legal battles, and debates about the balance of power between the executive branch, federal agencies, and the judiciary under the current Trump presidency. The shifts in the judiciary, especially with a conservative Supreme Court majority, have emboldened the president's agenda, affecting policies on immigration, education, and federal regulatory authority.