The NPR Politics Podcast Weekly Roundup: Supreme Court Limits Nationwide Injunctions
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Jun 27, 2025 The Supreme Court's recent ruling limits federal courts' ability to issue nationwide injunctions, particularly affecting birthright citizenship. This decision raises questions about executive authority and how legal challenges may evolve. On a lighter note, the speakers share a delightful story about a quirky hotel in China known for its red panda wake-up service. They also discuss humorous moments from a NATO summit and the amusing consequences of bear encounters. Plus, they highlight legislative threats to public media funding and a historical breakthrough on women's health.
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Limits on Nationwide Injunctions
- The Supreme Court ruled federal courts likely exceeded authority by issuing nationwide injunctions against Trump policies.
- This limits the use of such injunctions, affecting many court challenges to Trump’s executive actions.
Dissenters Warn Rights Risk
- Liberal justices warn the ruling threatens fundamental rights protection.
- Without nationwide injunctions, executive actions might go unchecked longer, harming rights enforcement.
Birthright Citizenship Defense Strong
- Lower courts have consistently ruled that ending birthright citizenship is unconstitutional.
- State attorneys general are confident they can defend birthright citizenship despite the Supreme Court ruling.