Earlier this year, the Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration’s request to limit nationwide injunctions issued by federal courts in the wake of his executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship.
In July, Federal Judge Joseph LaPlante issued a ruling that effectively paused President Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order from taking effect nationwide by certifying a class action lawsuit.
Current Update
On Friday, December 5, the Supreme Court agreed to review whether President Trump’s executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship is constitutional. The decision gives the justices an opportunity to revisit an interpretation of the law that has been largely settled since the 19th century.
By accepting the case, the Court moves beyond the procedural issues that guided its earlier ruling this year when it sided with the administration on technical grounds related to how lower courts handled the challenges. Now they will consider the underlying legal question directly.
The court will hear arguments next year and will likely hand down a decision by the end of June.
Impact on U.S. Immigration Law
If the Court upholds Trump’s policy, it could fundamentally alter a long-standing principle of U.S. constitutional and immigration law. Potentially creating new obstacles for U.S. residents seeking documentation of citizenship for newborn children.
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Contact us today to connect with an immigration attorney to discuss how this ruling may impact your case.
