Summary
A petition is nearing 200,000 signatures against President Donald Trump's order to end birthright citizenship. The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments about the order's constitutionality on April 1. The order has not been implemented due to lower courts ruling it likely unconstitutional.
Key Facts
- President Trump's order aims to end birthright citizenship for children born to certain non-citizens.
- The Supreme Court will hear the case Trump v. Barbara on April 1.
- Lower courts have deemed the order likely unconstitutional under the 14th Amendment.
- The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is leading the legal challenge against the order.
- A petition supporting the challenge has gathered over 193,000 signatures.
- The 14th Amendment has historically been interpreted to grant citizenship to anyone born in the U.S.
- A ruling from the Supreme Court is expected by early summer.
- The case is part of a broader immigration policy by President Trump.
