Supreme Court Weighs Trump Executive Orders

Recent judicial actions have placed multiple Trump administration executive orders under scrutiny, including those addressing federal workers' rights, mass layoffs, and immigration policy. A federal appeals court permitted the administration to resume limiting collective bargaining for most federal employees, while a district judge blocked mass layoffs, prompting the administration to seek emergency relief from the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court has also temporarily blocked Trump's attempt to use the Alien Enemies Act for swift deportations, siding with immigrants while litigation continues. Oral arguments are underway regarding Trump's bid to end birthright citizenship for children of non-citizen parents, with House Democrats and civil rights advocates contending such actions violate constitutional protections. The justices are also evaluating whether to restrict nationwide injunctions against executive actions, raising concerns about consistent legal protections. These developments underscore ongoing tensions between presidential authority and judicial review, with significant implications for federal workers and immigration policy.