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Ending Birthright Citizenship Is Harder Than It Sounds

Trump proposes ending birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants, planning to sign an executive order on his first day in office.

A New Fear for Undocumented Women: Will My Unborn Child Be a Citizen?

President Trump issued an order to end birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants.
Stripping birthright citizenship would require a constitutional amendment.
Undocumented immigrants face anxiety over citizenship rights for their newborns.

18 States Sue to Stop Trump's Birthright Citizenship Order

Attorneys general from 18 states are suing Trump to block an executive order limiting birthright citizenship for U.S.-born children of unauthorized immigrants.

Trump Wants to Abolish Birthright Citizenship. Can He Do So?

Donald Trump seeks to abolish birthright citizenship, a right guaranteed by the 14th Amendment, despite its long-standing status in U.S. law.

ACLU Sues Trump Over Birthright Citizenship Executive Order

The ACLU and other groups are suing the Trump administration over an executive order to end birthright citizenship.

Trump tries to end birthright citizenship

Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship could impact 11 million undocumented immigrants and 580,000 H1-B visa holders.

Ending Birthright Citizenship Is Harder Than It Sounds

Trump proposes ending birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants, planning to sign an executive order on his first day in office.

A New Fear for Undocumented Women: Will My Unborn Child Be a Citizen?

President Trump issued an order to end birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants.
Stripping birthright citizenship would require a constitutional amendment.
Undocumented immigrants face anxiety over citizenship rights for their newborns.

18 States Sue to Stop Trump's Birthright Citizenship Order

Attorneys general from 18 states are suing Trump to block an executive order limiting birthright citizenship for U.S.-born children of unauthorized immigrants.

Trump Wants to Abolish Birthright Citizenship. Can He Do So?

Donald Trump seeks to abolish birthright citizenship, a right guaranteed by the 14th Amendment, despite its long-standing status in U.S. law.

ACLU Sues Trump Over Birthright Citizenship Executive Order

The ACLU and other groups are suing the Trump administration over an executive order to end birthright citizenship.

Trump tries to end birthright citizenship

Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship could impact 11 million undocumented immigrants and 580,000 H1-B visa holders.
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#executive-orders

Key actions from Trump's first day in office. And, insights from the inaugural speech

Trump begins presidency by quickly reversing Biden's policies, focusing on immigration and federal workforce changes.

President Donald Trump Signs a Load of Executive OrdersSome Insane, One Unconstitutionalat Inauguration

Marco Rubio's tenure begins under scrutiny as he adjusts to his new role while confronting controversial actions by the president.
The president's executive orders raise significant legal concerns, especially regarding the 14th Amendment.

Key actions from Trump's first day in office. And, insights from the inaugural speech

Trump begins presidency by quickly reversing Biden's policies, focusing on immigration and federal workforce changes.

President Donald Trump Signs a Load of Executive OrdersSome Insane, One Unconstitutionalat Inauguration

Marco Rubio's tenure begins under scrutiny as he adjusts to his new role while confronting controversial actions by the president.
The president's executive orders raise significant legal concerns, especially regarding the 14th Amendment.
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#trump

Democrats Say They Will Ceritfy a Trump Win Despite the 14th Amendment

Democratic leaders are prioritizing a peaceful transfer of power over challenging Trump's eligibility regarding insurrection, revealing a potential strategy misstep.

You People Are Sick': Republicans Fire Back at The Hill Column Urging Congress Not To Ratify Trump Election

Article discusses the ineligibility of Trump based on the 14th Amendment due to insurrection.

SCOTUS Lines Up Behind Trump's Defensive Strategy - emptywheel

Republicans on SCOTUS aligning with Trump in legal cases.
Majority decision in Colorado ballot case favors Trump.

Democrats Say They Will Ceritfy a Trump Win Despite the 14th Amendment

Democratic leaders are prioritizing a peaceful transfer of power over challenging Trump's eligibility regarding insurrection, revealing a potential strategy misstep.

You People Are Sick': Republicans Fire Back at The Hill Column Urging Congress Not To Ratify Trump Election

Article discusses the ineligibility of Trump based on the 14th Amendment due to insurrection.

SCOTUS Lines Up Behind Trump's Defensive Strategy - emptywheel

Republicans on SCOTUS aligning with Trump in legal cases.
Majority decision in Colorado ballot case favors Trump.
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#gender-affirming-care

What medical care for transgender minors is at stake in Supreme Court case?

The Supreme Court will deliberate on Tennessee's law banning gender-affirming care for minors, questioning its compliance with the 14th Amendment's equal protection clause.

Sonia Sotomayor Makes Misleading Comparison Between Gender Transitions for Children and Taking Aspirin'

Justice Sotomayor emphasized the inherent risks in medical treatments, likening them to taking aspirin, during a case about minors' access to gender-affirming care.

What medical care for transgender minors is at stake in Supreme Court case?

The Supreme Court will deliberate on Tennessee's law banning gender-affirming care for minors, questioning its compliance with the 14th Amendment's equal protection clause.

Sonia Sotomayor Makes Misleading Comparison Between Gender Transitions for Children and Taking Aspirin'

Justice Sotomayor emphasized the inherent risks in medical treatments, likening them to taking aspirin, during a case about minors' access to gender-affirming care.
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#supreme-court

How John Roberts Went Full MAGA

Chief Justice John Roberts has prioritized aiding Trump politically, undermining judicial integrity and consensus-building in the Supreme Court.

We The People: Equal Protection

The 14th Amendment is a foundational element of civil rights legislation and legal precedents in the United States.

A Good Day for Trump and His Lawyers

The Supreme Court appears likely to overturn a ruling that removed Donald Trump from Colorado's presidential ballot
The justices were receptive to arguments that the provision in question does not apply to presidents and requires separate Congressional enforcement

Three Big Legal Questions

The Supreme Court appears skeptical of Colorado's effort to keep Donald Trump off the ballot
The court is considering who should decide the consequences of Trump's conduct: Washington, individual states, Congress, or the electorate

The 14th Amendment : Throughline

The 14th Amendment has had a significant impact on various Supreme Court cases and legal decisions in the U.S.
The lofty phrases like due process, equal protection, and liberty in the 14th Amendment have played a central role in shaping American society.

How John Roberts Went Full MAGA

Chief Justice John Roberts has prioritized aiding Trump politically, undermining judicial integrity and consensus-building in the Supreme Court.

We The People: Equal Protection

The 14th Amendment is a foundational element of civil rights legislation and legal precedents in the United States.

A Good Day for Trump and His Lawyers

The Supreme Court appears likely to overturn a ruling that removed Donald Trump from Colorado's presidential ballot
The justices were receptive to arguments that the provision in question does not apply to presidents and requires separate Congressional enforcement

Three Big Legal Questions

The Supreme Court appears skeptical of Colorado's effort to keep Donald Trump off the ballot
The court is considering who should decide the consequences of Trump's conduct: Washington, individual states, Congress, or the electorate

The 14th Amendment : Throughline

The 14th Amendment has had a significant impact on various Supreme Court cases and legal decisions in the U.S.
The lofty phrases like due process, equal protection, and liberty in the 14th Amendment have played a central role in shaping American society.
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#us-supreme-court

Supreme Court Ballot Opinion Ends Uncertainty, but Not Anger

The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously decided that states cannot disqualify former President Trump based on the 14th Amendment.
The ruling angered Republicans who saw the lawsuits as undemocratic and rallied support for Trump's candidacy.

Trump's apologists say it doesn't matter if he's guilty of insurrection. That's not true | Mark Graber

Prominent conservatives view Trump's innocence as irrelevant
US Supreme Court allows Trump to remain on the presidential ballot despite allegations of treason

Trump was wrongly removed from Colorado ballot, US supreme court rules

The US Supreme Court ruled that Donald Trump was wrongly removed from Colorado's primary ballot, overturning the state court's decision.
The decision was a significant one as it involved interpreting the 14th amendment with regard to insurrectionist behavior by a candidate.

Supreme Court Ballot Opinion Ends Uncertainty, but Not Anger

The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously decided that states cannot disqualify former President Trump based on the 14th Amendment.
The ruling angered Republicans who saw the lawsuits as undemocratic and rallied support for Trump's candidacy.

Trump's apologists say it doesn't matter if he's guilty of insurrection. That's not true | Mark Graber

Prominent conservatives view Trump's innocence as irrelevant
US Supreme Court allows Trump to remain on the presidential ballot despite allegations of treason

Trump was wrongly removed from Colorado ballot, US supreme court rules

The US Supreme Court ruled that Donald Trump was wrongly removed from Colorado's primary ballot, overturning the state court's decision.
The decision was a significant one as it involved interpreting the 14th amendment with regard to insurrectionist behavior by a candidate.
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#supreme-court-ruling

Highlights of the Supreme Court's Opinions on Trump's Ballot Eligibility

States cannot bar presidential candidates using the 14th Amendment
U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states cannot enforce Section 3 of the 14th Amendment against federal officeholders.

SCOTUS Keeps Trump On The CO Ballot Because ... Eh, Whatever, It's All Vibes

The Supreme Court ruled that states cannot disqualify Trump from the ballot under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.
The Court emphasized that Congress must pass implementing legislation for Section 3 to be enforced, preventing states from taking independent action.

A 9-0 Supreme Court ruling on Trump shows that democracy isn't partisan

A unanimous Supreme Court ruling upheld that states can't remove Trump from ballots based on a flawed interpretation of the 14th Amendment.
The ruling emphasizes the importance of fair legal interpretations and highlights the dangers of allowing partisan politics to influence judicial decisions.

Highlights of the Supreme Court's Opinions on Trump's Ballot Eligibility

States cannot bar presidential candidates using the 14th Amendment
U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states cannot enforce Section 3 of the 14th Amendment against federal officeholders.

SCOTUS Keeps Trump On The CO Ballot Because ... Eh, Whatever, It's All Vibes

The Supreme Court ruled that states cannot disqualify Trump from the ballot under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.
The Court emphasized that Congress must pass implementing legislation for Section 3 to be enforced, preventing states from taking independent action.

A 9-0 Supreme Court ruling on Trump shows that democracy isn't partisan

A unanimous Supreme Court ruling upheld that states can't remove Trump from ballots based on a flawed interpretation of the 14th Amendment.
The ruling emphasizes the importance of fair legal interpretations and highlights the dangers of allowing partisan politics to influence judicial decisions.
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SCOTUS Invites Jack Smith to Supercede Trump with Inciting Insurrection - emptywheel

States cannot enforce the 14th Amendment for Federal offices
Congress must exclude insurrectionists from office
#constitution

Trump Isn't Simply Ignorant of the Constitution - He's Outright Hostile to It

The 14th Amendment to the Constitution is at odds with Donald Trump's goals of autocratic rule and white male privilege.
Trump has violated multiple parts of the Constitution, including the emoluments clause and appropriations clause.

Donald Trump Makes a Mockery of the Constitution

The 14th Amendment, ratified in 1868, is the most far-reaching and significant amendment to the Constitution and is at odds with Trump's actions and policies.
Trump has violated not only the 14th Amendment, but also other parts of the Constitution, including the emoluments clause and appropriations clause.

Trump Isn't Simply Ignorant of the Constitution - He's Outright Hostile to It

The 14th Amendment to the Constitution is at odds with Donald Trump's goals of autocratic rule and white male privilege.
Trump has violated multiple parts of the Constitution, including the emoluments clause and appropriations clause.

Donald Trump Makes a Mockery of the Constitution

The 14th Amendment, ratified in 1868, is the most far-reaching and significant amendment to the Constitution and is at odds with Trump's actions and policies.
Trump has violated not only the 14th Amendment, but also other parts of the Constitution, including the emoluments clause and appropriations clause.
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A Legal Outsider, an Offbeat Theory and the Fate of the 2024 Election

Seth Barrett Tillman's unusual interpretation of the U.S. Constitution is gaining attention in the Supreme Court case regarding Donald Trump's eligibility for Colorado's primary ballot.
Tillman argues that the phrase 'officer of the United States' in the Constitution refers only to appointed positions, not the presidency.
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