The Supreme Court has decided to keep a hold on President Trump’s restrictions on birthright citizenship, with arguments on the issue set to be heard in May. Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants has been stopped nationwide by three district courts. The Republican administration had sought to limit these orders, but the high court will focus on this issue during the upcoming arguments.
Nevada and 21 other states previously sued to block Trump’s executive order, which aimed to change the long-standing law that grants citizenship to anyone born in the United States. The administration argues that children of noncitizens are not entitled to citizenship, based on the 14th Amendment’s phrase “subject to the jurisdiction” of the United States. However, opponents claim this is an attempt to undermine the understanding of birthright citizenship that has been upheld since the amendment was adopted.
Critics argue that Trump’s executive order would make it harder for people, particularly immigrants, to become American citizens. Judges have consistently ruled against the administration in this matter, leading to the issue now being brought to the Supreme Court.
The debate on birthright citizenship continues to be a controversial topic, with both sides presenting strong arguments. The outcome of the upcoming Supreme Court hearing in May will have significant implications for the future of citizenship laws in the United States.
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