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Background of the Issue
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has taken legal action to reinstate a ban on birthright citizenship, specifically for children born in the United States to undocumented immigrants and foreign residents.
His legal team has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to remove a nationwide block that currently prevents the enforcement of his executive order.
This order was signed by Trump on his first day in office, targeting automatic citizenship for children born on U.S. soil to non-citizens unless at least one parent is a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident (Green Card holder).
Legal Battle and Court Intervention
After Trump signed the order, three federal courts intervened, halting its implementation by issuing nationwide injunctions (legal rulings preventing the policy from taking effect across the entire country).
These courts argued that Trump’s order contradicts the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which guarantees citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States.
Trump’s administration has now appealed to the Supreme Court, seeking to overturn these lower court rulings and allow the ban to take effect.
Implications of the Case
If the Supreme Court rules in Trump’s favor, the policy could strip birthright citizenship from thousands of children born to non-citizens in the U.S.
It would also set a legal precedent that could impact immigration policies in future administrations.
Legal experts warn that overturning nationwide injunctions could result in courts being flooded with individual lawsuits, as different states and courts might issue conflicting decisions rather than a single nationwide ruling.
This case has significant legal and political implications, as it challenges both immigration policies and the power of federal courts in blocking presidential orders.
The Supreme Court's decision could reshape birthright citizenship laws and redefine the legal rights of children born to immigrants in the U.S.
Source:- https://www.boundless.com/blog/boundless-weekly-immigration-news/
