US Supreme Court appears sceptical of US birthright citizenship challenge
US Supreme Court appears sceptical of US birthright citizenship challenge
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The US Supreme Court appears skeptical of President Trump's executive order challenging birthright citizenship, signaled during oral arguments on Wednesday. The case centers on the 14th Amendment's citizenship clause, specifically whether children of undocumented immigrants born in the US are "subject to the jurisdiction thereof." Trump's administration argues that limiting birthright citizenship is necessary to curb illegal immigration, while opponents contend it would overturn established precedent. Solicitor General John Sauer argued the 14th Amendment was misinterpreted and should only apply to children of foreign diplomats and a few other limited groups. Several justices, including Chief Justice John Roberts, questioned the administration's authority to exclude children of undocumented immigrants from citizenship. A ruling against Trump would mark a second consecutive setback at the high court regarding his policies.
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AI-ExtractedJustice Elena Kagan said the administration was seeking to undo a legal tradition of birthright citizenship.
Sauer argued that the clause should only apply to the children of foreign diplomats and a few other limited groups.
Opponents argue it would upend more than a century of precedent and unravel a cornerstone of US immigration law.
The administration has argued that limiting birthright citizenship is necessary to rein in illegal immigration.
The Supreme Court appeared sceptical of President Donald Trump's executive order limiting birthright citizenship.
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