Supreme Court Limits Scope of Injunctions

The U.S. Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision along ideological lines, ruled that lower federal courts likely exceeded their authority by issuing nationwide injunctions against presidential actions, specifically in a case involving Donald Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship. The Court's conservative majority, led by Justice Amy Coney Barrett, clarified that federal courts can grant relief only to the specific plaintiffs before them, not halt federal policies nationwide. This decision represents a significant victory for Trump and curbs a judicial tool that has often blocked presidential agendas. The ruling did not address the constitutionality of Trump's proposed change to birthright citizenship, leaving that matter unresolved. The decision is expected to affect future administrations, possibly resulting in a patchwork of rulings across different states. Reaction to the ruling has been mixed, with both praise and concern expressed over its implications for the balance of power between the judiciary and executive branch.