Washington, D.C. – On March 21, 2025, President Donald Trump called on the Supreme Court to intervene and stop "nationwide injunctions," which allow a single district judge to block federal policies across the United States. The directive, shared on social media and highlighted in a post by
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The post, featuring images of Trump and Chief Justice John Roberts, underscores Trump’s demand for the Supreme Court, led by Roberts—appointed by President George W. Bush in 2005—to address what he describes as "unlawful nationwide injunctions by radical left judges." In a related Newsweek article from the same day, Trump criticized these injunctions, arguing they hinder his ability to act decisively on issues like immigration, claiming they obstruct justice and threaten national safety. He urged, "STOP NATIONWIDE INJUNCTIONS NOW, BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE."
This call comes amid a wave of legal challenges to Trump’s policies, as documented by Just Security’s litigation tracker. Recent examples include a federal judge’s temporary block on March 20, 2025, preventing Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from accessing Social Security data, described as a “fishing expedition” by the court. Such rulings highlight the tension between executive actions and judicial oversight.
Chief Justice Roberts, known for navigating controversial cases, including those on judicial impartiality, has not publicly responded to Trump’s directive. His leadership of the Supreme Court, confirmed by a narrow Senate vote in 2005, positions him at the center of this debate. As Trump’s administration faces ongoing legal hurdles, the outcome of this appeal could reshape the balance of power between the judiciary and the executive branch.
