Summary
The U.S. Supreme Court has limited judges' power to issue nationwide bans on presidential actions, affecting challenges to Donald Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship. The court's decision weakens the judiciary's ability to stop Trump’s order temporarily, which seeks to restrict citizenship for children born in the U.S. to undocumented parents.
Key Facts
- The Supreme Court ruled that judges can no longer issue widespread bans on presidential decisions.
- Trump's executive order aims to limit U.S. citizenship for children born to undocumented immigrants.
- The court's decision restricts judges' ability to issue universal injunctions, but these can still occur through class action lawsuits.
- The ruling means Trump's order isn't enforceable for at least 30 days.
- The American Civil Liberties Union opposes the order and warns of potential partial enforcement.
- Without injunctions, children of undocumented parents may face difficulties obtaining U.S. documentation like passports.
- A class action lawsuit now must represent a challenge to issue a nationwide injunction, making it a more complex process.
