The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that individual judges lack the power to issue nationwide injunctions as it delivered a historic ruling in a case about the right to birthright citizenship.
It was a landmark decision that was seen as a major victory for President Donald Trump in his ongoing battle with the judiciary.
Trump has complained about individual judges in liberal states being able to issue orders against his policies that apply across the country.
The ruling allows Trump’s executive order halting birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants to take effect in states and jurisdictions that did not directly challenge his action in court.
It could mean citizenship rules vary from state to state, pending ongoing litigation.
The court ruled 6-3 in favor of Trump, with all six conservative justices – including the three he appointed – siding with the president.
Speaking at the White House, Trump said: ‘This was a big one. Amazing decision, one we’re very happy about. This really brings back the Constitution. This is what it’s all about.’
Supreme Court delivers bombshell ruling on Trump’s plan to end birthright citizenship
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