Friend,
The Supreme Court just took away a critical tool we had to stop a lawless president.
In a 6-3 ruling, the far-right justices eliminated one of the courts’ most powerful tools to stop government abuse: the ability of federal judges to block unlawful policies nationwide.
From now on, if Trump rolls out an unconstitutional executive order – one that threatens civil rights, targets marginalized communities or undermines basic freedoms – lower courts won’t be allowed to stop it across the country.
A president could break the law – and federal judges will be forced to stand by, watching the damage spread, while only the plaintiffs in the case are protected.
This is more than a legal decision. It’s a calculated step toward authoritarianism. It creates what Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson called “a zone of lawlessness” – where the Executive branch is free to act above the law until the Supreme Court decides otherwise.
We’ve seen how long that takes. And how often this Court sides with Trump.
This is not a drill. Chip in now to help us fight back >>
The case began with Trump’s push to end birthright citizenship – a blatantly unconstitutional attack on immigrant families. Several district judges stopped it. But now, under this ruling, most families would be left unprotected. That’s the point.
The Court didn’t check Trump’s power – they handed him more of it.
“No right is safe in the new legal regime the Court creates.”
– Justice Sonia Sotomayor
And while this Court retreats, too many in Congress are doing the same. Republican leaders could rein in this dangerous expansion of executive power – but instead, they’re standing by. Or worse, cheering it on.
This isn’t cowardice. It’s complicity.
We can’t wait for institutions to save us. We have to fight back ourselves.
Donate now to help stop Trump’s lawless agenda and defend our democracy >>
People For is mobilizing across the country to respond. We’re exposing the consequences of this ruling, holding MAGA lawmakers accountable, and demanding a judicial system that defends people – not just power.
This is a fight for accountability, for the rule of law, and for the future of our country.
The Supreme Court stepped aside. We’re stepping up.
No surrender. No silence. Chip in now and join the fight >>
– The People For team
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