WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch The Supreme Court's Final Hot Summer Rulings
Jun 27, 2025
The Justices wrap up the term with a powerful ruling against universal injunctions, where Justice Barrett makes waves with her dissent critique. They uphold parental rights, allowing opt-outs from gender-themed storybooks in schools. A significant Texas law mandating age verification for adult websites also comes into play, igniting debate over children's online safety versus adult free speech rights. The complex balance of executive power, judicial limits, and educational curricula emerges as a hot topic in this compelling discussion.
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Ending Universal Injunctions
- The Supreme Court ruled that "universal injunctions" binding nonparties lack historical basis and must be reined in.
- This restores judicial limits, focusing cases only on specific parties involved rather than nationwide blocks.
Use Class Actions Strategically
- Litigants challenging government regulations may increasingly turn to class actions or industry group lawsuits to get broader relief.
- To succeed, these lawsuits must overcome procedural hurdles like proving plaintiffs are similarly situated and class certification.
Barrett Rebukes Liberal Dissent
- Justice Amy Coney Barrett fiercely criticized liberal dissent arguing nationwide injunction restrictions threaten rule of law.
- She emphasized rejecting an "imperial judiciary" and defended textualist, constrained judicial power.
