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SCOUT· 20%40m·2026-03-19·ScienceAre Judges Too Powerful? The Rise of Universal Injunctions, with Samuel Bray
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In recent years, a judge in one state had gained the power to halt policies across the entire United States. Known as nationwide or universal injunctions, these actions have become one of the sweeping tools in the federal court—affecting cases ranging from student loan forgiveness to environmental policies to…
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