Judges Attempt to Take Over the Executive Branch
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In a 6–3 ruling on Friday, the Supreme Court significantly limited the power of individual lower court judges to issue nationwide decisions that block federal policies from taking effect, including an injunction halting President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship. NBC’s Vaughn Hillyard reports for Saturday TODAY.
Mike Davis is the founder and president of the Article III Project. He previously served as chief counsel for nominations to Senate Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley, advising on the selection of federal judges and executive branch appointees.