In a 6-3 decision split down ideological lines, 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 his first few days of his second term, Trump was hit with multiple lawsuits from 22 states seeking to challenge his executive order that would effectively deny thousands of American-born children citizenship due to their parents’ status in the U.S.
What Does This Ruling Mean for the Fate of Birthright Citizenship?
Although this case was heard in response to Trump’s executive order targeting birthright citizenship, the issue itself addresses the authority of the lower courts who have been challenging the order and whether federal courts possess the ability to issue a nationwide block.
It is important to note that the majority opinion did not rule on the issue of birthright citizenship itself, including whether Trump’s order violates the 14th Amendment or the Immigration and Nationality Act. However, it would allow Trump to end birthright citizenship in certain parts of the United States. The opinion gave Trump’s order 30 days to go into effect, meaning its constitutionality could be further contested in various ways.
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