The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to deliver a pair of landmark decisions this Friday, June 27, that could significantly reshape American law. Among the six final rulings of the term are two cases with far-reaching implications: one involving the use of nationwide injunctions by federal judges, and the other challenging the constitutional right to birthright citizenship.
⚖️ Case 1: Limits on Nationwide Injunctions
The Court is reviewing whether lower federal courts should continue having the power to issue nationwide injunctions—orders that block federal laws or executive actions across the entire country, not just for the plaintiffs involved.
Supporters of limiting this power argue that nationwide injunctions have become tools for “forum shopping”, allowing political opponents to block federal policies by targeting sympathetic judges. This issue gained prominence during the Trump administration, when judges frequently used such injunctions to halt major immigration and health policies.
Justices appear divided. Justice Clarence Thomas has long criticized these sweeping blocks as unconstitutional, while Justice Elena Kagan has warned that curbing them could create chaos if a single law is implemented in some states and blocked in others.
If the Supreme Court restricts nationwide injunctions, it could limit the judiciary’s ability to check the executive branch—a major shift in the balance of power between the courts and the presidency.
🍼 Case 2: Birthright Citizenship Under Challenge
Perhaps even more controversial is the challenge to Executive Order 14160, issued by President Trump. The order attempts to deny automatic U.S. citizenship to children born in the United States to undocumented immigrants or non-citizens on temporary visas.
This move directly contests over a century of precedent, including the landmark 1898 case United States v. Wong Kim Ark, which upheld that anyone born on U.S. soil—regardless of parental status—is entitled to citizenship under the 14th Amendment.
Although four federal judges have already issued nationwide injunctions blocking the order, the Supreme Court is now set to decide whether those injunctions were lawfully issued—not yet whether the order itself is constitutional.
Still, immigration experts warn that even a narrow ruling could open the door to a broader reinterpretation of birthright citizenship, one of the cornerstones of American identity and immigration law.
🕘 What to Expect on June 27
The Court will release all remaining opinions at 10:00 AM (ET) Friday. Besides the injunction and citizenship rulings, decisions are also expected on:
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Religious exemptions in schools
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Online age-verification laws
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Voting rights and redistricting in Louisiana
These rulings could shape civil rights, digital regulation, and electoral law for years to come.
✅ Bottom Line
This Friday’s Supreme Court decisions could significantly alter how federal laws are challenged—and potentially redefine who qualifies for American citizenship. Legal scholars and civil rights advocates are watching closely, as the outcomes could have lasting consequences for immigration, judicial power, and constitutional interpretation.
