The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments regarding the Trump administration's challenge to birthright citizenship under the Fourteenth Amendment. While focused on this provision, the discussions may delve into legal questions surrounding nationwide injunctions, which could hinder future legal challenges to Trump's policies. Historically, the Fourteenth Amendment was enacted to ensure citizenship for those born in the U.S., countering past discriminatory rulings. Despite consensus on this, Trump claims automatic citizenship should not apply to children of undocumented immigrants or those on temporary visas, leading to widespread legal challenges from states and immigrant rights advocates.
The arguments are likely to focus primarily on a legal question regarding nationwide injunctions which could complicate future challenges to Trump's policies.
The Fourteenth Amendment was aimed at reversing the Dred Scott decision, asserting all born in the U.S. are citizens, irrespective of their parents' status.
Despite a historical ruling that affirmed birthright citizenship, President Trump challenges this with claims based on immigration policy rather than constitutional legitimacy.
Immigrant rights groups and 22 states challenged Trump's executive order barring citizenship for babies born to undocumented or temporarily-visa holding parents.
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