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Supreme Court Justice Barrett criticizes administration's use of nationwide injunctions, sparking cheers among liberal supporters
Hey there! So, Justice Amy Coney Barrett, the Supreme Court justice appointed by none other than the one and only President Donald Trump, is creating a bit of a stir. She's not playing ball in the birthright citizenship case, and it's causing a ruckus.
During a heated discussion in the Supreme Court yesterday, Barrett went toe-to-toe with U.S. Solicitor General John Sauer. The conversation quickly became the talk of the town, potentially rekindling criticism from Trump allies.
The dialogue took place during an argument in a case centered around President Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship. This is where a baby born in the U.S. automatically becomes a citizen, regardless of the parents' nationality.
Justice Barrett, a Trump appointee, didn't hold back, pressing Sauer on the administration's position towards lower court rulings. Her line of questioning echoed the queries from her fellow justices on the bench.
"I've got a question here, and it's not a potential question—it's a straight-up question," she started, only to correct herself mid-sentence. "Actually, it's a real question that I see in your answers to Justice Kavanaugh and Justice Kagan."
*JUSTICE KAGAN SNAPS AT TRUMP LAWYER: "EVERY COURT HAS RULED AGAINST YOU"*
Trump's battle for birthright citizenship hasn't been smooth sailing. During another Supreme Court hearing, Justice Kagan had a vehement exchange with a Trump lawyer, saying "Every court has ruled against you." Ouch!
Barrett, then, asked Sauer if the Trump administration wanted to hold onto their right to disregard a ruling from the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, based in New York, because they disagreed with its opinion.
"You resisted Justice Kagan when she asked you whether the government would obey such a precedent," she said.
Sauer responded, "Our general practice is to respect those precedents. But there are circumstances when it is not a categorical practice."
Barrett pushed back, asking if that's the Trump administration's practice or "the long-standing practice of the federal government?"
Sauer replied that it is "the long-standing policy of the Department of Justice."
"Really?" she asked, her curiosity piqued.
*BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP CASE: JUSTICES SEEMINGLY SPLIT ON LOWER COURT POWERS*
So, what does this all mean? Basically, the Trump administration might not always follow lower court rulings that they don't agree with. This has sparked major political debates on social media.
Democratic strategist Max Burns noted, "Trump Solicitor General D. John Sauer tells Justice Amy Coney Barrett that Trump 'generally' tries to respect federal court decisions but has the 'right' to disregard any that he personally disagrees with. Coney Barrett seems to be in disbelief."
Seth Taylor, a 2024 DNC delegate, pointed out, "John Sauer just said the quiet part out loud: unless the Supreme Court tells them directly, Trump's team might ignore lower court rulings. That's not governance - that's constitutional brinksmanship."
Amy Coney Barrett, a reliable conservative despite recent moves that have some questioning her alignment, may just be the thorn in the side of the Trump administration.
Earlier in the year, Barrett sided with three liberal justices and the Chief Justice John Roberts in rejecting the Trump administration's request to block billions in USAID money for previously completed projects. This decision sparked fierce criticism from Trump supporters, who accused her of being an "activist" justice.
The court ruling could come in a matter of days or weeks. But it will likely hinge on the votes of two Trump appointees: Justice Neil Gorsuch and Justice Barrett. George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley told our website, "The hearing got pretty sporty, and it's Amy Coney Barrett who's the greatest concern right now for the Trump administration."
- The heated court discussion about birthright citizenship, led by Justice Amy Coney Barrett, has sparked discussions on politics, policy-and-legislation, and general-news platforms.
- Migration has been a significant topic in the ongoing birthright citizenship case, with the Trump administration's stance raising questions about war-and-conflicts, car-accidents, fires, crime-and-justice, and related policy implications.
- Max Burns, a Democratic strategist, shared his opinion on social media, stating that Trump's Solicitor General showed a willingness to disregard lower court rulings, which some find questionable.
- The court's treatment of lower court rulings has stirred debate on political forums, with Seth Taylor, a 2024 DNC delegate, likening the situation to constitutional brinksmanship.
- Justice Amy Coney Barrett's recent decisions, such as siding with liberal justices in a case involving USAID funds, have reiterated her role as a potentially influential voice in the Trump administration, causing both praise and criticism from different political factions.
