SCOTUS sharply limited nationwide injunctions in Trump v. CASA

Scope: Federal

Branch: Judicial

Severity: Amber

Date occurred: June 27, 2025

Phase: Apr-Jun 2025 – Courts Push Back

On June 27, 2025, SCOTUS ruled 6-3 that federal courts generally lack authority to issue universal injunctions blocking executive policies nationwide beyond the actual plaintiffs in a case. The ruling didn't address the underlying birthright citizenship order's legality, only the scope of relief courts can grant.

Sources

  • McGuireWoods
  • Congress.gov CRS
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