Former federal prosecutor Jeffrey Toobin discussed a Supreme Court case concerning birthright citizenship tied to President Trump's executive order, which aims to deny citizenship to children born in the U.S. to undocumented or temporarily present parents. The Court is hearing arguments not regarding the executive order's validity but about previous nationwide injunctions against it. Toobin noted the Court's confusion regarding the implications of these injunctions and suggested that the birthright citizenship principle, rooted in the 14th Amendment, is expected to prevail despite the Trump administration's challenge.
"The justices seem a bit lost on the injunction question. I think ultimately birthright citizenship is going to be upheld, there doesnât seem to be much sentiment on the court to adopt the Trump position."
"Nationwide injunctions foster an ongoing risk of conflicting judgments, which presents a significant dilemma for the court, particularly under differing political regimes."
"Judge-shopping occurs frequently, as plaintiffs seek relief in jurisdictions that are likely to be sympathetic, raising concerns about consistency in rulings."
"The Trump administration is essentially appealing against three nationwide injunctions from federal judges. The central issue before the court is not the merits of the executive order itself."
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