
WASHINGTON — As President Donald Trump reveled in a major Supreme Court victory that curbed the ability of judges to block his policies nationwide, he had special praise for one of the justices: Amy Coney Barrett. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. “I want to thank Justice Barrett, who wrote the opinion brilliantly,” he said at a White House press conference soon after Friday’s ruling.
Main Idea: Justice Amy Coney Barrett helped deliver a major Supreme Court win for President Donald Trump, easing limits on his policies and reviving his plan to end automatic birthright citizenship.
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The ruling lets Trump’s policies take effect faster, which could mean more abrupt changes for immigrants, families, and workers while lower courts have less power to stop them.
The decision may give clearer national rules and reduce legal gridlock for businesses, states, and households.
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