The Briefing with Jen Psaki The protests were practice: Americans are prepared for Supreme Court's obstacles to opposing Trump
Jun 28, 2025
Jamie Raskin, a Democratic Congressman from Maryland and constitutional scholar, dives into the implications of recent Supreme Court rulings on executive power. He discusses how grassroots organizing is critical in countering Trump's controversial policies. Raskin elaborates on the role of state attorneys general in defending rights and navigating the challenges posed by judicial limits. The conversation touches on the importance of public engagement in legal battles and the resilience necessary to uphold constitutional rights amid ongoing governmental overreach.
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Courts Check Trump's Executive Orders
- Trump's extreme use of executive orders meets resistance mainly through lower courts issuing nationwide injunctions.
- The courts have stopped Trump more than any modern president in history, highlighting judicial checks on executive power.
Supreme Court Limits Nationwide Injunctions
- The Supreme Court ruling limits federal courts' power to pause Trump's policies nationwide.
- Challenges must now proceed state by state, complicating blockades of Trump's immigration actions like birthright citizenship.
Risk of Executive Lawlessness
- Justice Brown-Jackson warns that the ruling creates a lawless zone for the executive branch.
- Courts must compel executive compliance with law; otherwise, individuals are subject to executive whims.