Supreme Court to Decide Constitutionality of Trump's Plan to End Birthright Citizenship
In a significant development, the US Supreme Court has agreed to decide the constitutionality of President Trump's executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship. The order, which was issued at the start of his second term, seeks to automatically grant citizenship to anyone born in the US - except for children born to parents who are either in the country illegally or on a temporary basis.
The case has been pending before lower courts for some time, with several challenges to Trump's immigration policies being filed and ultimately blocked. However, it was not until now that the Supreme Court took up the issue, with the justices agreeing to evaluate the legality of the birthright citizenship order on its merits.
The 14th Amendment's Citizenship Clause states that "all persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside." The Justice Department has argued that this clause does not grant automatic citizenship to children born to undocumented immigrants or those on temporary visas.
However, Cecillia Wang, national legal director of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), which is representing the plaintiffs in the case, says that "no president can change the 14th Amendment's fundamental promise of citizenship." She argues that the federal courts have unanimously held that Trump's executive order is contrary to the Constitution and a law enacted by Congress.
The Supreme Court will take up the case at a time when it has already weighed in on similar issues, with a three-judge panel on the US Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit ruling in July that Trump's executive order was invalid. The court did so because it contradicts the 14th Amendment's guarantee of citizenship to all born in the US.
Arguments in the case are expected to take place next year, with a decision likely issued by the end of June or early July. The outcome will have significant implications for the nation's immigration policies and its treatment of children born to undocumented parents.
In a significant development, the US Supreme Court has agreed to decide the constitutionality of President Trump's executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship. The order, which was issued at the start of his second term, seeks to automatically grant citizenship to anyone born in the US - except for children born to parents who are either in the country illegally or on a temporary basis.
The case has been pending before lower courts for some time, with several challenges to Trump's immigration policies being filed and ultimately blocked. However, it was not until now that the Supreme Court took up the issue, with the justices agreeing to evaluate the legality of the birthright citizenship order on its merits.
The 14th Amendment's Citizenship Clause states that "all persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside." The Justice Department has argued that this clause does not grant automatic citizenship to children born to undocumented immigrants or those on temporary visas.
However, Cecillia Wang, national legal director of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), which is representing the plaintiffs in the case, says that "no president can change the 14th Amendment's fundamental promise of citizenship." She argues that the federal courts have unanimously held that Trump's executive order is contrary to the Constitution and a law enacted by Congress.
The Supreme Court will take up the case at a time when it has already weighed in on similar issues, with a three-judge panel on the US Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit ruling in July that Trump's executive order was invalid. The court did so because it contradicts the 14th Amendment's guarantee of citizenship to all born in the US.
Arguments in the case are expected to take place next year, with a decision likely issued by the end of June or early July. The outcome will have significant implications for the nation's immigration policies and its treatment of children born to undocumented parents.
! Like, can't we just live our best lives without worrying about some politician trying to take away our birthright citizenship? It's wild that the Supreme Court is even taking on this case, especially since it's kinda like a big ol' game of "can Trump do whatever he wants?" 
I mean, isn't the 14th Amendment pretty clear on the whole citizenship thing? It seems like we're just going to have to wait and see how the court rules out. Maybe they'll side with Cecillia Wang and say nope, can't change the law 
. Either way, it's gonna be a major deal for our nation's immigration policies and those affected by Trump's order 
. I just hope we don't see any drama or controversy unfold... fingers crossed! 
I'm so worried about this case... it feels like our values as a country are being put in jeopardy 
. It's heartbreaking to think that some children might have to fight for their birthright, and what if they lose? 
The idea that no president can change the 14th Amendment is a powerful one - we need to trust our Constitution, not some executive order 
. Can't we just focus on finding humane solutions to immigration problems instead of trying to take away people's rights? 
Let's hope the Supreme Court makes the right call 
anyway u think he'll win or will scot say nope ur not gettin american citizenship? 
i'm lowkey rooting for the ACLU, cecillia wangs got this 
. I'm so sick of the delays and appeals, it's like they're making a game out of not getting anything done 
. And what about all the people affected by this? The parents who are already living in fear because their kids were born here... it's heartbreaking 
. Can't we just have some real leadership on this issue instead of playing politics? 
. But what really gets me is how this case highlights the ongoing debate around immigration and citizenship. Like, can't we just have a more nuanced conversation about how to handle these complex issues? 
But I guess that's not the world we live in right now.
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i mean, its like theyre deciding what its even meant by the 14th amendment in the first place? all these ppl have been livin with uncertainty about their citizenship status for years and now theres finally a chance to get some answers 
. but at the same time, its also kinda scary cuz if trump wins this case, it could set a super bad precedent for future presidents 
i mean its just so ridiculous that he thinks he can just make laws like that without anyone questioning it the 14th amendment is clear about citizenship rights and trump is trying to cherry pick which ones he likes and ignores the rest 
It's not about being for or against immigrants, it's just basic human decency. These kids were born here, they deserve the same rights as anyone else 
anyway, if he cant even follow da law, how is he supposed 2 make good decisons 4 da country?