President Donald Trump’s agenda could lead to the Supreme Court clarifying U.S. law in major ways as it considers a series of lawsuits brought against his administration.
While his success is uncertain, the pending lawsuits have raised questions about the separation of powers and the scope of executive authority over spending, federal employment, immigration, and foreign policy.
The administration has filed at least six appeals to the high court, with some already rejected. More appeals are likely to emerge from the more than 100 lawsuits filed against it.
The flurry of cases has also sparked debate over the scope of judicial authority, bringing to the forefront ongoing concerns about the use of nationwide injunctions by district court judges….