'Giant win': Trump hails Supreme Court judgement on birthright citizenship, pledges many more policies

In a major legal win for President Donald Trump, the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday ruled 6–3 to limit the power of lower courts to issue nationwide injunctions. The decision means federal judges can no longer block government policies across the country unless the plaintiffs in the case are directly affected.

Trump celebrated the ruling on Truth Social, calling it a "GIANT WIN" and linking it to his long-standing immigration agenda. He wrote, “Even the Birthright Citizenship Hoax has been, indirectly, hit hard. It had to do with the babies of slaves (same year!), not the SCAMMING of our Immigration process."

He also praised former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, Solicitor General John Sauer, and the Justice Department, announcing a press conference at the White House scheduled for 11:30 a.m. EST.


Speaking from the White House briefing room—a rare appearance—Trump called the decision “amazing” and a “monumental victory for the Constitution, the separation of powers, and the rule of law.” He added that he would "promptly file" to advance stalled policies, including restrictions on birthright citizenship.

What the Supreme Court Ruled

The Court’s decision curtails the ability of district judges to impose nationwide blocks on federal policies—a tactic frequently used in recent years to challenge executive actions. Critics have raised concerns about “forum shopping,” where plaintiffs seek out sympathetic courts to derail federal initiatives.

Justice Elena Kagan, a liberal on the Court, has also criticized the practice. In a 2022 speech, she noted that during the Trump administration, plaintiffs often filed in the Northern District of California, while in the Biden era, Texas became a favored venue. “It just can’t be right that one district judge can stop a nationwide policy in its tracks,” Kagan said.

What About Birthright Citizenship?

The status of Trump’s attempt to restrict birthright citizenship remains unclear. His executive order seeks to deny citizenship to U.S.-born children of undocumented immigrants. While the new Supreme Court ruling limits injunctions, it does not guarantee these changes will go into effect, and legal battles are likely to continue.

What’s Next?

Following the ruling, Trump reaffirmed his commitment to pushing forward with policies that had been previously blocked by courts. However, advocacy groups have already filed motions to keep his proposed birthright citizenship restrictions from being enforced.