Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump's Tariffs in Historic Ruling on Presidential Power
Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump's Tariffs in Historic Ruling on Presidential Power
Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump's Tariffs in Historic Ruling on Presidential Power
The US Supreme Court delivered a landmark ruling on 20 February 2026, striking down President Donald Trump's tariffs as unconstitutional. The 6-3 decision declared that only Congress—not the president—holds the power to impose taxes on Americans. Leading the legal challenge was Neal Katyal, a prominent lawyer and former Acting Solicitor General under President Barack Obama.
Katyal, the son of Indian immigrants, grew up in Chicago and built a distinguished legal career. After graduating from Dartmouth College and Yale Law School, he clerked for Justice Stephen Breyer. Over the years, he has argued over 50 cases before the Supreme Court, earning recognition as one of America's top lawyers in Forbes' 2024 and 2025 rankings.
In this case, Katyal argued that Trump had overstepped his authority by using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose tariffs. The Court agreed, ruling that such economic measures require congressional approval. Katyal later described the decision as a victory for the separation of powers and core democratic principles.
Beyond this case, Katyal's career includes defending the Voting Rights Act, challenging Trump's travel ban, and winning key disputes in environmental and national security law. His achievements have earned him the Justice Department's highest civilian honour, the Edmund Randolph Award, as well as the title of Litigator of the Year.
The ruling sets a clear limit on presidential power, blocking future attempts to impose sweeping tariffs without Congress. Katyal's role in the case reinforces his reputation as a leading figure in constitutional law. The decision will shape how economics emergency powers are used in the years ahead.
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