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Losing! 'MAGA justices' bail out Trump after losing more court cases than any POTUS: Ari Breakdown
MSNBC· 2025-06-30 23:32
Legal Analysis of Supreme Court Decision - The Supreme Court, with its MAGA-friendly majority, has limited the power of lower courts to issue nationwide injunctions against presidential policies, even those deemed likely illegal [6][4] - Critics argue this decision represents a partisan double standard, as the same judges previously supported national injunctions against Biden's policies [21][19] - Dissenting justices view the majority's approach as an attack on the rule of law and an existential threat to the legal system [11] Impact on Presidential Power - The ruling benefits the Trump administration by restricting challenges to executive actions [1] - The decision could affect a wide range of issues beyond immigration, potentially impacting the accountability of presidential power [14][24] - The new standard changes the rules that governed previous presidents, raising concerns about the court's impartiality [6] Constitutional Interpretation - The decision claims to draw on originalist principles while seemingly ignoring the original meaning of the 14th Amendment regarding citizenship [16][17] - Justice Barrett's approach is viewed by some as a shift towards a more right-leaning stance on legal philosophy and Trump-era litmus tests [23] - Legal experts and journalists have noted the sweeping nature of the MAGA majority's help for Trump [13]