Trump Urges Supreme Court to Limit Judges' Ability to Block His Policies

What Happened?

President Donald Trump urged the Supreme Court to limit the ability of federal judges to issue injunctions who have combatted his recent orders.

The request issued on Thursday seeks to reverse the blocking of his administration's nationwide actions, causing widespread tension.

Federal courts are reportedly hearing more than 100 lawsuits challenging various initiatives by Trump since his return to presidency early this year.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said a president has to be 'allowed to act quickly and decisively about such matters.'

Trump added, 'STOP NATIONWIDE INJUNCTIONS NOW BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE. If Justice Roberts and the United States Supreme Court do not fix this toxic and unprecedented situation IMMEDIATELY, our Country is in very serious trouble!"

Some of the matters Trump alluded to involve nationwide injunctions imposed to block new birthright citizenship policies.

Rep. Brandon Gill (R-Texas) filed impeachment articles against U.S. District Judge James E Boasberg, who ordered the return of deported flights with Venezuelan immigrants over the Alien Enemies Act.

The White House had denied allegations it engaged in 'a blatant violation' of Judge Boasberg's order.

'Impeachment is not an appropriate response to disagreement concerning a judicial decision,' Chief Justice John Roberts said in a rare, issued statement.

Why it Matters

Nationwide injunctions have been issued against prior presidential administrations as well.

Former President Joe Biden also experienced judicial injunctions, including a stoppage against his plan to cancel $430 billion in student loan debt.

The Supreme Court later ultimately blocked that policy.

President Trump suggested on Truth Social, however, that federal judges are attempting to 'assume the duties of the President of the United States.'

His administration stands by assertions that judges are using tactics to impede Trump's agenda and to override his executive powers.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt accused those judges during a press conference last week of being 'partisan activists.'

'They are trying to clearly slow-walk this administration’s agenda,' Leavitt said. 'And it’s unacceptable.'

While the Justice Department awaits a decision, some reports have pointed out that the Supreme Court appears to be in no rush.

How it Affects You

Regarding birthright citizenship, the justices have set a deadline of April 4, without explanation.

According to The Associated Press, justices Clarence Thomas and Neil Gorsuch have made clear they think nationwide injunctions are not legal.

Invoking such actions as the Alien Enemies Act has raised issues amid constitutionality and the targeting of undocumented immigrants.

It will be a critical test to see what actions stand as the Trump administration looks to reshape the federal government.