Key Points
- SCOTUS ruled in Trump v. CASA Inc. to limit federal judges’ power to issue nationwide injunctions
- The decision allows the Trump Administration to implement its birthright citizenship order on July 27, 2025, for non-plaintiffs
- The ruling does not address the Constitutionality of the executive order itself
Overview
The US Supreme Court’s recent ruling in Trump v. CASA Inc., et al. significantly restricts the authority of federal district court judges to issue nationwide injunctions. This ruling is part of the ongoing litigation regarding the Trump administration’s executive order narrowing birthright citizenship. Notably, this ruling does not address the Constitutionality of the executive order. The effect of this ruling only impacts the ability of federal district court judges to bring universal relief in cases where the federal government may be found to have violated the Constitution.
What’s Next
The Trump Administration will be allowed to implement the executive order on July 27 for anyone not a party to ongoing lawsuits regarding the Constitutionality of the limitations on birthright citizenship. Multiple lawsuits have been filed in federal court, including suits by 22 states and by organizations seeking class action relief for all individuals potentially impacted by the executive order. Pending court decisions, the implementation of the executive order may be limited.
The arguments for and against the Constitutionality of birthright citizenship continue.
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