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How the Supreme Court ruling on nationwide injunctions affects presidential powers

How the Supreme Court ruling on nationwide injunctions affects presidential powers

Summary

The Supreme Court made a decision that limits the ability of federal judges to stop the president's plans across the entire country. This decision came from a case about an order by Trump regarding birthright citizenship.

Key Facts

  • The Supreme Court's decision affects how much federal judges can do to block presidential actions nationwide.
  • The case involved Trump's policy on birthright citizenship, which is the right to get citizenship if born in the country.
  • The ruling means individual judges cannot issue nationwide orders to stop a president's policy.
  • The decision may change how legal challenges against presidential decisions are handled.
  • Legal experts Amy Howe and Amanda Frost discussed the decision with Geoff Bennett.

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