High Court Takes Up Case Again
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear an expedited appeal of President Donald Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship through executive order. The justices announced the move Friday without explanation.
Arguments are expected in the spring, with a decision likely by late June. This marks the second time the court will consider the order, but the first time it will weigh in directly on its legality.
A Century-Old Interpretation at Stake
For more than a century, U.S. courts and administrations have interpreted the Constitution to grant citizenship to anyone born on American soil, regardless of their parents’ immigration status. Trump’s order aims to narrow that interpretation by limiting citizenship only to children born to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Lower Courts Blocked the Order
Federal appellate courts previously halted the policy nationwide, finding it unlawful on its face. The administration petitioned the Supreme Court to overturn those rulings and allow the order to take effect.
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