The US Supreme Court just narrowed federal judges’ ability to issue sweeping legal blocks on government policies.

By Aniket Chakraborty

June 28, 2025

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In a 6–3 decision, it ordered lower courts to revisit nationwide injunctions against Trump’s birthright citizenship order.

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Trump’s directive denies citizenship to children born in the US if neither parent is a citizen or green card holder.

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More than 150,000 newborns annually could be affected by this controversial immigration policy.

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Justice Amy Coney Barrett wrote that the judiciary doesn’t have “unbridled authority” to enforce law.

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The ruling says Trump’s order won’t take effect until 30 days from the decision, pending further legal review.

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Challengers argue the policy violates the 14th Amendment, long interpreted to guarantee birthright citizenship.

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Public opinion remains split: 52% oppose ending birthright citizenship, but 43% of Republicans support it.

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This ruling reflects broader tensions over presidential power, immigration law, and judicial restraint.

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As legal battles continue, the future of constitutional birthright protections now hangs in judicial balance.

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