The U.S. Supreme Court closed out its 2025 term today with a wave of high-impact rulings, taking aim at federal court authority, public school content, and even who gets to be considered an American.
In one of the most consequential decisions, the Court limited the ability of federal judges to issue nationwide injunctions, a move that could dramatically affect how challenges to presidential policies are enforced. The 6–3 ruling, authored by Justice Amy Coney Barrett, reins in the reach of lower courts—marking a clear win for the executive branch and, by extension, President Donald Trump.
Also on the docket: a challenge to birthright citizenship. While the Court stopped short of fully ending the 14th Amendment’s automatic citizenship protections, it left the door open for future reinterpretation. President Trump quickly took to social media to declare a “big, beautiful win.”
The justices also weighed in on whether LGBTQ+ content can be restricted in public school libraries. They declined to force schools to remove books with LGBTQ+ themes, giving local school boards discretion over what stays on the shelves. The decision leaves room for continued debate—and possible legal battles—at the district level.
In a fourth key case, the Court ruled on the future of a Louisiana congressional district, with big implications for racial gerrymandering and representation in southern states.
Wrapping Up
The final day of the term delivered rulings that touch every corner of American life, and will influence how laws are enforced, how communities are represented, and how rights are defined across the country.
