How the Supreme Court Ruled on Trump's Agenda: Birthright Citizenship, Tariffs, Presidential Power

Updated on: June 30, 2026 / 3:26 PM EDT / CBS News

How the Supreme Court Ruled on Trump's Agenda: Birthright Citizenship, Tariffs, Presidential Power

TL;DR

  • The Supreme Court made final rulings on President Trump's policies, resulting in both victories and defeats.
  • Decisions impacted birthright citizenship, the president's power to fire federal officials, and campaign finance regulations.
  • Some rulings strengthened Trump's authority over the federal government, while others hindered his agenda.
  • The court upheld laws allowing states to ban transgender athletes from women's sports.
  • The administration was allowed to end Temporary Protected Status for Syrian and Haitian immigrants.
  • The court invalidated Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship.
  • A ruling stated the president cannot unilaterally impose tariffs under emergency powers.
  • The court allowed a Federal Reserve governor to remain in her post despite Trump's attempt to fire her.
  • States were permitted to count mail ballots arriving after Election Day.
  • The court declined to hear Trump's appeal in the E. Jean Carroll cases.