Once upon a time, the circuit courts decisions were only for its circuit. Once the Dems got control of various circuits, those wantabe dictators started saying ‘our decision is nation wide.’
Unintended consequences! Heh-heh! They thought that if they got away with this 'nationwide' thing for the causes they want, that the Republicans would not use the same tactics against them. Your first statement is the way the system should work.