A number of political figures from Alabama have expressed their approval of a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that limits the power of lower courts to issue national injunctions.
In a 6-3 decision announced on Friday, the court stated that lower courts can only grant injunctions in specific situations. This effectively reduces the ability to file national injunctions against the Trump administration.
While the ruling dealt with an injunction, it deliberately chose not to rule on the constitutionality of Trump’s executive order regarding birthright citizenship.
Alabama’s Attorney General Steve Marshall, who supported the Trump administration with an Amicus brief, asserted that the ruling would “stop judicial overreach.”
“For many years, federal courts have claimed authority over the country through universal injunctions. Today, the Supreme Court has finally put an end to this judicial activity. While I believe President Trump’s directive on birthright citizenship should be implemented, we can expect those aiming to challenge our immigration laws to find new methods,” he stated.
“For many years, federal courts have argued for their power to control the country through universal injunctions. Today, the Supreme Court has finally stopped this judicial activity. https://t.co/k6xay9fqz1 pic.twitter.com/jelgzv3yvi
– Attorney General Steve Marshall (@agstevemarshall) June 27, 2025
U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) indicated that the ruling enhances “the credibility of our judicial system.”
I praise the Supreme Court for its decision to enhance our judicial system’s credibility by restricting universal injunctions. This ruling reaffirms the boundaries Congress has set for the judiciary, marking a significant triumph for the rule of law.
– Senator Katie Boyd Britt (@senkatiebritt) June 27, 2025
“A judge shouldn’t have the power to overturn the will of the people,” commented U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn).
Good. A judge shouldn’t have the power to overturn the will of those who elected President Donald J. Trump!
Make America great again https://t.co/pec6pzxhnw– Coach Tommy Tuberville (@sentuberville) June 27, 2025
Representative Robert Adderholt (R-Haleyville) described the ruling as “a great victory” for the Constitution.
A significant victory for the Constitution.
The Supreme Court’s ruling today rightly eliminated the use of universal injunctions by lower courts. Such broad rulings often undermine the intentions of elected officials and those they represent.
The court is restoring the balance…
– Robert Aderholt (@robert_aderholt) June 27, 2025
Representative Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) shared that the ruling shows how “overreaching judges have misused their authority by issuing unwarranted injunctions.”
The Supreme Court’s decision validates what we’ve known. Overreaching judges have misused their authority by issuing unfounded injunctions against President Trump’s executive order.
The American people elected President Trump, not an activist judge. https://t.co/uhmlns9wdz
– Rep. Barry Moore (@Repbarrymoore) June 27, 2025
