Trump Seeks Supreme Court Review of Birthright Citizenship Executive Order

On Friday, Donald Trump took steps to bring his executive order on birthright citizenship before the Supreme Court for review. This marks a significant legal maneuver, placing a contentious immigration policy at the forefront of the court’s attention. The core of the dispute revolves around whether individuals born within the U.S. should automatically be granted citizenship. In the appeal, Trump’s legal team contended that the current interpretation of birthright citizenship is flawed and has resulted in adverse outcomes. The Justice Department, under Trump’s direction, filed appeals against previous lower court decisions that had invalidated the executive order. The order, issued on Trump’s first day as president, sought to restrict citizenship by birth, specifically targeting those born in the U.S. without a parent who is a citizen or lawful permanent resident. The administration is urging the Supreme Court to hear the case during its next term, which begins on October 6th. The executive order is viewed by many as a challenge to the 14th Amendment.