The United States Supreme Court has decided that lower court judges possess constrained authority to block presidential directives, marking a significant victory for President Donald Trump in a pivotal case concerning birthright citizenship. The ruling, made with a 6-3 majority, focused on the broader implications of presidential actions, rather than directly addressing Trump’s effort to terminate birthright citizenship for non-citizens and undocumented migrants through an executive order.
Immigrant advocacy groups and 22 states had previously challenged Trump’s executive action, arguing against its constitutionality. These legal disputes, initiated in various states, succeeded temporarily in halting the order’s implementation until the case reached the Supreme Court where the Justice Department contended that such judicial interventions were unconstitutional.
In a press conference following the ruling, Trump proclaimed it a significant triumph for Constitutional integrity, asserting that “radical left judges” have threatened presidential powers. The decision restricts how federal courts can issue universal injunctions against executive actions, paving the way for Trump’s orders, including his birthright citizenship directive, to proceed after a 30-day period.
While the ruling allows for judicial reviews of unconstitutional actions, it establishes that such reviews will occur later in litigation, offering the presidency more latitude. Justices voiced differing opinions on the matter, with liberal justices expressing concern that the decision undermines the Constitution’s protections against executive overreach.
Source: www.bbc.com
