Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order at Supreme Court Splits Conservative Scholars
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on the legality of former President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants and temporary residents.
- Traditionally, legal experts and courts have agreed that the 14th Amendment guarantees citizenship to nearly all babies born in the U.S., but some conservative scholars are now re-examining the amendment’s history.
- Despite growing debate, many experts, including conservative law professor John Yoo, believe the Court will likely rule against Trump’s attempt to redefine citizenship.
- A ruling against Trump would mark another legal setback for him, following the Court’s recent decision to invalidate his tariffs on imports from key U.S. trading partners.
