The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that individual judges lack the power to issue nationwide injunctions as it delivered a landmark ruling in a case about the right to birthright citizenship.

It was a historic decision that was seen as a major victory for President Donald Trump in his battle with the judiciary.

He has complained about individual judges in any state being able to issue orders against his policies that apply across the country.

It is a ruling that will have far-reaching consequences for those challenging other Trump administration policies in the future.

The court ruled 6-3 in favor of Trump, with all six conservative justices - including the three he appointed - siding with the president.