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In a landmark decision, the US Supreme Court has handed President Donald Trump a significant victory by limiting the ability of lower courts to block executive orders, allowing his controversial move to end birthright citizenship to take effect next month. The ruling, described by Trump as a “monumental victory for the constitution,” strengthens presidential authority and could reshape the implementation of several stalled policies.
The decision curtails the power of federal district judges to issue nationwide injunctions, a practice both Republican and Democratic presidents have criticized as overreach by ideological jurists. Writing for the majority, Justice Amy Coney Barrett acknowledged that states could still challenge the birthright citizenship order, citing financial and administrative burdens, but left it to lower courts to determine if narrower restrictions are warranted. This sets the stage for further legal battles.
The ruling directly impacts Trump’s executive order to end automatic citizenship for children born on US soil to undocumented parents. While states handle birth certificate processing and many do not record parental citizenship, Democratic-led states are likely to resist compliance, complicating implementation. Trump hailed the decision as a “giant win,” claiming it addresses the “birthright citizenship hoax” and prevents “scamming of our immigration process.” Attorney General Pam Bondi indicated the Supreme Court will revisit the issue in October.
Beyond citizenship, the ruling empowers Trump to push forward other policies previously blocked by lower courts, including cuts to foreign aid, diversity programs, immigration reforms, and changes to election processes. The Congressional Research Service notes 25 such injunctions since Trump’s inauguration. While courts can still halt unconstitutional actions, the decision grants presidents greater leeway to act before higher courts intervene.
The ruling has sparked protests, with critics like Olga Urbina, seen outside the Supreme Court with her son, arguing that “American-born children are American children.” As the nation braces for further legal and political clashes, the decision marks a pivotal expansion of executive power with implications for Trump and future presidents.
