The Lawfare Podcast Lawfare Daily: The Trials of the Trump Administration, June 27
Jun 30, 2025
James Pearce, a former Justice Department attorney and current Legal Fellow at Lawfare, joins Senior Editor Anna Bower to unpack pivotal legal issues surrounding the Trump administration. They delve into the Supreme Court's ruling on nationwide injunctions affecting birthright citizenship, explore whistleblower allegations related to immigration case mishandling, and discuss the disbarment of attorney Kenneth Chesbrough in connection with the fake electors scheme. The conversation reveals critical insights into judicial integrity and ongoing challenges within the justice system.
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Supreme Court Limits Universal Injunctions
- The Supreme Court ruled that courts lack equitable authority to issue universal injunctions affecting non-parties.
- Such injunctions must be limited to the parties involved unless a class action is certified.
Nationwide vs Universal Injunctions
- A nationwide injunction applies broadly to the same plaintiffs across the country, while universal injunctions affect all non-parties.
- After this ruling, individual plaintiffs or certified classes must bring suit to get injunctions beyond their case.
Dissent Warns Against Unchecked Unconstitutionality
- Dissenting justices argue the ruling allows constitutional violations to persist unchecked.
- They believe the Supreme Court should intervene to stop unconstitutional policies like birthright citizenship changes.