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The podcast show we are releasing today is a repurposing of part 1 of a webinar we produced on August 13, 2025, which explored the U.S. Supreme Court’s pivotal 6-3 decision in Trump v. CASA, Inc., a ruling that significantly curtails the use of nationwide or “universal” injunctions. A universal injunction is one which confers benefits on non-parties to the lawsuit.… Continue Reading

On August 13, 2025, from 12:00 to 1:30 PM ET, we invite you to join us for an insightful webinar exploring the U.S. Supreme Court’s pivotal 6-3 decision in Trump v. CASA, Inc., a ruling that significantly curtails the use of nationwide or “universal” injunctions. This landmark case marks a turning point in federal court jurisprudence, with profound implications for equitable relief, national policy, and governance.… Continue Reading

Last Friday, the Supreme Court, in a 6-3 opinion in Trump v. CASA, Inc. covering three separate lawsuits that were consolidated for purposes of argument and decision, held that Federal Courts may not grant a universal injunction against the President implementing his Executive Order limiting birthright citizenship. (A “universal injunction” is an injunction which purports to confer benefits on third parties who are not named-plaintiffs in the lawsuit.).… Continue Reading

Special guest Professor Alan Trammell of Washington and Lee University School of Law joins us today for a deep dive into universal injunctions and the related topics of associational standing and judicial forum shopping, and how these elements come into play in litigation challenging regulations and other government policies and actions.… Continue Reading