Summary
President Donald Trump plans to attend the U.S. Supreme Court hearing on whether birthright citizenship should be ended. The issue stems from his executive order, challenged under the 14th Amendment, that seeks to end citizenship for children born in the U.S. to parents who are not legal residents. This case is part of Trump's effort to change immigration policy.
Key Facts
- President Trump will attend the Supreme Court arguments about ending birthright citizenship.
- Birthright citizenship grants U.S. citizenship to anyone born in the country.
- Trump's executive order aims to stop citizenship for children born to unauthorized or temporary residents.
- The 14th Amendment of the Constitution currently supports birthright citizenship.
- The order has faced legal challenges, including nationwide injunctions from judges in three states.
- Opponents argue the order violates the 14th Amendment, added after the Civil War.
- A Supreme Court decision is expected by the summer.
- Trump's administration believes the order addresses national security concerns.
