The Brian Lehrer Show The Supreme Court's Final Opinions of 2025
Jun 27, 2025
Elie Mystal, a justice correspondent and columnist for The Nation, dives into pivotal Supreme Court rulings as the term wraps up. He analyzes the controversial decision on birthright citizenship and its potential to create chaos in legal interpretations across states. Mystal also addresses the impact of parental rights on LGBTQ discussions in schools, linking it to broader issues of free speech and healthcare choices. His insights reveal the intricate balance between corporate rights and citizenship, all while critiquing the evolving judicial landscape.
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Impact of Ending Nationwide Injunctions
- Nationwide injunctions block policies for everyone, not just the plaintiff personally.
- Removing nationwide injunctions causes patchy citizenship laws and legal chaos across states.
Kavanaugh’s View on Injunction Chaos
- Lower courts lose power to issue nationwide injunctions; only Supreme Court can grant them.
- This causes delays in blocking unconstitutional executive actions until they reach the highest court.
Consequences of Fragmented Birthright Citizenship
- Individual lawsuits must now challenge Trump policies, making legal defense costly and chaotic.
- This enables local variation in birthright citizenship, risking unequal rights based on state.