The Supreme Court did not overturn birthright citizenship but ruled to restrict nationwide injunctions from lower courts that halted the executive order's implementation. The decision allows the executive order to potentially take effect, set to occur after a 30-day pause unless successful legal action is taken against it. Currently, 22 states and Washington, DC, have sought to block the executive order. The American Civil Liberties Union has initiated a class action lawsuit against the order, with critical hearings scheduled before the order's effective date.
"The Court essentially held that even if an executive order were clearly unconstitutional, federal judges' decisions could only protect the specific people who sue, not everyone who might be harmed."
"The Supreme Court's ruling did not directly address the constitutionality of birthright citizenship, but it did clear the path for the executive order to be applied."
"If a state hasn't previously challenged the executive order (or doesn't before July 27), the order will go into effect in that state on that date."
"22 states (plus Washington, DC) have asked federal judges to block Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship."
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