

How Trump’s Court Just Empowered the President
31 snips Jul 6, 2025
Carrie Severino, President of the Judicial Crisis Network and a legal expert, dives into pivotal Supreme Court rulings that enhance executive power, particularly during the Trump presidency. She discusses the implications of universal injunctions, their historical roots, and how they reshape the judicial landscape. The complexities of birthright citizenship are unraveled, alongside debates on parental rights in education and recent rulings balancing adult access to explicit content with child protection. A thought-provoking exploration of law and governance!
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Curtailing Universal Injunctions
- The Supreme Court ruled against the use of universal injunctions to block presidential initiatives nationwide.
- Injunctions can now only block executive orders for actual plaintiffs in a case, limiting judicial overreach.
Universal Injunctions Are New
- Universal injunctions are a recent and novel judicial creation largely expanded during the Trump presidency.
- They reflect political interference rather than true judicial authority based on historical law.
Executive Orders Gain Traction
- The ruling allows executive orders to take effect during litigation, preventing activist judges from immediately blocking policies.
- This change enables the Trump administration to implement agendas without constant legal delays.