U.S. Supreme Court,
Immigration,
Constitutional Law
May 16, 2025
Justices question nationwide injunctions, grapple with alternatives
During a high-stakes hearing Thursday, U.S. Supreme Court justices voiced concern over the growing use of nationwide injunctions to block presidential actions - while also questioning whether proposed alternatives, such as class actions, offer a viable path forward.
U.S. Supreme Court justices expressed misgivings Thursday about the practice of district court judges issuing nationwide injunctions blocking executive branch actions but several also voiced concern about possible alternatives, such as class actions.
During a hearing on President Donald Trump's executive order revoking birthright citizenship, U.S. Solicitor General D. John Sauer is only challenging the nationwide injunctions issued by three district judges, including one that...
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