
(ReclaimingAmerica.net) – In a controversial legal standoff that has emerged shortly after the new president’s inauguration, 22 state attorneys general take on President Trump’s executive order aiming to end birthright citizenship.
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This move could reshape immigration law as we know it and fundamentally alter our nation’s understanding of the 14th Amendment.
Democrat attorneys general from multiple states have swiftly moved to block President Trump’s executive order, filing lawsuits claiming it violates the Constitution.
These legal cases were lodged in federal courts, primarily in Massachusetts and Washington, challenging an executive order that reinterprets the 14th Amendment.
The core of the argument revolves around the 14th Amendment, which guarantees citizenship to anyone born in the United States, excluding children of diplomats.
Trump’s executive order seeks to limit this to individuals with at least one U.S. citizen or permanent resident parent.
This reinterpretation has drawn heated opposition, as state leaders believe it compromises constitutional protections, NBC News reports.
Legal experts anticipate a significant judicial battle.
The lawsuits have been filed in courts with Democratic-appointed judges, and many predict that the Supreme Court, despite its conservative majority, would be unlikely to support Trump’s interpretation.
This legal battle is intensified by past precedents, such as the 1898 Supreme Court ruling in United States v. Wong Kim Ark, which affirmed the principle of birthright citizenship.
In response, the White House has positioned itself to defend the executive order vigorously, framing the legal challenges as political obstruction.
“The president cannot, with a stroke of a pen, write the 14th Amendment out of existence, period,” stated New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin cited by AP News.
States leading the charge against the order include California, Massachusetts, and New York, while Arizona, Illinois, Oregon, and Washington have filed separate federal lawsuits.
Advocates argue that the consequences of denying citizenship to U.S.-born children are severe, potentially leaving thousands without legal status.
Legal minds from across the political spectrum suggest that the executive order is unlikely to withstand judicial scrutiny.
Critics emphasize that the 14th Amendment is clear and enforceable, underscoring that citizenship is a birthright for those born on U.S. soil.
“Denying citizenship to U.S.-born children is not only unconstitutional — it’s also a reckless and ruthless repudiation of American values,” commented Anthony D. Romero, ACLU’s Executive Director.
As the lawsuits advance, the spotlight remains fixed on the Supreme Court’s ultimate decision.
The progression of this battle will significantly impact the future discourse on immigration policy in the United States.
There's significant legal pushback against some of Trump's executive actions, notably his order on birthright citizenship, with 22 states filing lawsuits to block it, claiming it as unconstitutional.
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