Supreme Court to Hear Trump’s Controversial Bid to Restrict Birthright Citizenship

Trump’s executive order, signed on his first day back in office, directs federal agencies to deny citizenship to children born in the United States unless at least one parent is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. As the Supreme Court prepares for the hearing next month, Trump expressed confidence in the case, stating it is “easy to win.” He emphasized that the issue of birthright citizenship is often misunderstood, linking it to historical contexts surrounding slavery.

A coalition of plaintiffs, comprising 22 Democratic state attorneys general, immigrant rights advocates, and expectant mothers, has filed lawsuits against the order. They argue that it contravenes the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which guarantees citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States.

This upcoming Supreme Court case is poised to have far-reaching implications for immigration policy and the interpretation of constitutional rights, spotlighting the ongoing national debate over birthright citizenship.

Stay tuned for further developments on this critical legal issue affecting immigration and citizenship rights in the United States.