The US Supreme Court justices engaged in a critical examination of Donald Trump’s efforts to circumvent the constitution in order to restrict birthright citizenship. The trio of immigration cases under consideration could potentially alter the landscape of presidential power and the jurisdiction of federal courts. Stemming from a January executive order by the president, which sought to deny US citizenship to babies born on American soil to non-citizen or non-permanent resident parents, the cases directly challenge the fundamental principles outlined in the 14th amendment. The Justice Department contends that the prevalence of “nationwide injunctions” issued by federal judges during the Trump administration has unduly constrained the president’s authority. This argument has prompted the court to deliberate on the potential limitations of such injunctions, with concerns raised about the implications of restricting judicial oversight on a national scale. The conservative majority on the Supreme Court, which includes three Trump appointees, has expressed skepticism towards nationwide injunctions in the past, signaling a pivotal moment in the ongoing debate surrounding the balance of power between the executive branch and the judiciary. The outcome of these cases has far-reaching implications for the future dynamics of governance and the rule of law in the United States.