Does Trump get to redefine what it means to be a US citizen? Supreme court considers question
US Supreme Court appears sceptical of US birthright citizenship challenge
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The Supreme Court heard arguments regarding the legality of a potential executive order by Donald Trump that would redefine birthright citizenship in the United States. The case challenges the long-standing interpretation of the 14th Amendment, which grants citizenship to almost anyone born on US soil. Trump's presence at the hearing underscored the significance of the case, which could strip citizenship from an estimated 250,000 babies born in the US annually. While some justices expressed skepticism towards the administration's arguments, others raised concerns about the implications of challenging the order. A final decision is expected in June, and the ruling could have far-reaching consequences for who is considered an American citizen.
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AI-ExtractedJustice Alito raised language in the Civil Rights Act of 1866 about persons 'not subject to any foreign power'.
Chief Justice John Roberts noted the administration’s evidence struck him as “very quirky”.
The Supreme Court considered arguments over whether Trump could redefine US citizenship via executive order.
An estimated 250,000 babies born in the United States each year would be stripped of their citizenship if the order is upheld.
A ruling in favor of the Trump administration would cataclysmically redefine what it means to be an American.
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