Despite marquee losses, Supreme Court term grows Trump’s presidential power
Summary
The U.S. Supreme Court ended its recent term with mixed rulings for President Donald Trump, rejecting some of his major policies while supporting others. The court, led by a conservative majority, has continued to strengthen the power of the presidency in several ways.Key Facts
- The Supreme Court blocked Trump’s plan to end birthright citizenship, ruling it violated the 14th Amendment.
- The court stopped Trump’s reciprocal tariffs policy, saying he misused emergency powers.
- The court upheld the independence of the Federal Reserve, preventing Trump from firing member Lisa Cook without following legal steps.
- The court rejected Trump’s attempt to block states from accepting mail-in ballots after polls close.
- The court confirmed the president can fire leaders of executive agencies, even if Congress intended those agencies to be independent.
- The court ruled that presidents have “absolute immunity” for official acts, shielding them from criminal prosecution while in office.
- Trump’s efforts to expand presidential power continue to influence political debates, especially around birthright citizenship.
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