Supreme Court Curbs Nationwide Injunctions, Bolstering Executive Power During Trump Era
Supreme Court Curbs Nationwide Injunctions, Bolstering Executive Power During Trump Era In a significant decision during the Trump administration, the Supreme Court ruled that lower federal courts lack the authority to issue nationwide injunctions blocking presidential orders. This 6-3 ruling, with the court’s conservative majority, was seen as a major victory for then-President Donald Trump, enabling his administration to pursue policy priorities, particularly on immigration, through executive orders with less judicial impediment. The decision stemmed from the Trump administration’s challenge…