President Trump and AG Pam Bondi praised a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that limits lower courts’ ability to block Executive Orders nationwide, potentially clearing the path for Trump’s bid to revoke birthright citizenship.
At a Glance
- Supreme Court’s 6–3 conservative majority limited lower-court power to issue universal injunctions.
- Ruling stemmed from Trump’s Executive Order 14160 targeting birthright citizenship.
- Order remains blocked pending outcomes in 28 states not involved in suits.
- Trump called the ruling a “monumental victory” enabling MAGA priorities, including deportations.
- Supreme Court will revisit birthright citizenship question in October.
A Procedural Win With Big Implications
On June 27, 2025, the Supreme Court ruled in Trump v. CASA that district judges may only block federal policies for specific plaintiffs—not the entire nation. The 6–3 decision, authored by Justice Amy Coney Barrett, sharply limits the reach of nationwide injunctions, a legal tool often used to freeze executive orders.
The decision did not resolve the constitutionality of Trump’s Executive Order 14160, which seeks to end birthright citizenship for children born to undocumented immigrants. However, it allows the order to proceed in the 35 states not part of lawsuits against it—starting within 30 days.
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Trump and Bondi Celebrate Expansion of Executive Power
President Trump called the ruling a “monumental victory for the Constitution”, claiming it clears legal barriers to his immigration platform, including widespread deportations and regulatory cuts. Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi echoed his praise, stating that the ruling would allow the government to “target and deport gang-affiliated illegal immigrants more efficiently.”
Opposition leaders reacted with alarm. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer accused the Court of enabling “authoritarian rule by executive fiat,” warning the decision could allow unchecked power to reshape national policy from the Oval Office (Time).
What Happens Next
Though procedural in nature, the ruling shifts how immigration and executive orders can be contested. In 28 states where lawsuits are pending, the executive order remains blocked. But in non-litigating states, it may take effect as early as late July, barring further legal action (Time).
The Court will revisit the constitutional core of the issue this October, addressing whether the Fourteenth Amendment guarantees citizenship to all children born on U.S. soil. Legal experts expect renewed scrutiny of United States v. Wong Kim Ark, the 1898 precedent that established birthright citizenship as settled law.
That decision could redefine who qualifies as an American citizen—and determine whether Trump’s immigration vision reshapes the nation’s legal foundation.
