This week, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a landmark case that seeks to fundamentally rewrite the substance and meaning of one of the most important provisions of the Constitution—birthright citizenship—by presidential fiat. For over 150 years, birthright citizenship has been protected by the 14th Amendment and widely recognized as one of the most important, fundamental rights found in the constitution. Fortunately, the justices appear skeptical.
Trump's executive order challenges the 14th Amendment’s guarantee of birthright citizenship—reviving legal arguments rooted in the nation’s post-slavery past and testing the limits of presidential power.
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