New Delhi, May 16 -- The US Supreme Court on Thursday (May 15) appeared inclined to lift a nationwide injunction preventing former President Donald Trump from enforcing his controversial birthright citizenship policy. But justices were clearly wrestling with the legal and logistical consequences of such a move - particularly its impact on constitutional rights and the long-standing understanding of the 14th Amendment.

During more than two hours of oral arguments, several conservative justices expressed skepticism about the broad authority of lower courts to issue nationwide injunctions - a tool that has increasingly been used to halt presidential policies in recent years.

Chief Justice John Roberts said the court the can review the meri...