Can One Judge Halt a Law? Inside the Supreme Court Fight Over Nationwide Injunctions

In this episode of Unwritten Law, NCLA’s Mark Chenoweth and John Vecchione unpack the recent Supreme Court oral argument in a high-stakes case involving nationwide injunctions—and a controversial executive order on birthright citizenship.

John reports from inside the courtroom, where justices wrestled with the limits of judicial power, class actions, and whether a single district court can block federal policies across all 50 states.

The conversation explores historical precedent, state standing, class certification workarounds, and why the Court may be looking for a narrow path forward. With sharp analysis, this episode reveals how one obscure procedural tool could reshape constitutional litigation.