The Supreme Court’s landmark decision on nationwide injunctions was a win for those who criticized the practice, which has been used to block the Trump administration’s policies since President Donald Trump returned to the White House. But, as some of the justices indicated, plaintiffs can still seek widespread blocks on the administration.
Republicans’ primary argument for ending nationwide injunctions was that they exceeded judges’ authority by providing relief for parties not involved in the lawsuit before the court. For example, two federal judges prevented Trump from limiting birthright citizenship for the children of pregnant women who hadn’t sued.
