US Supreme Court to hear constitutional test of birthright citizenship

"This is one of the biggest issues for American society... It's not just about what the executive order does, but it's about the power that the president has to rewrite the Constitution."

"Advocates have not shied from the difficult context of the highly consequential case, which they say risks transforming the cultural fabric of the US, inflating the number of people living in the US not afforded equal rights."

"Every judge in the lower courts, regardless of which party appointed that judge, has ruled in our favour."

The US Supreme Court will address whether individuals born on US soil automatically gain citizenship, amidst President Trump's efforts to alter this interpretation. Advocates argue that eliminating birthright citizenship could create a permanent underclass among immigrant groups and undermine equal rights. The case reflects broader concerns about presidential power to modify constitutional principles. Despite a conservative majority in the court, lower courts have consistently ruled in favor of the challengers, emphasizing the significance of this legal battle for American society.

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