Trump 'immediately' asking US Supreme Court to reconsider birthright citizenship case
Summary
President Donald Trump said he will immediately ask the US Supreme Court to reconsider its recent decision upholding birthright citizenship. The Supreme Court ruled that children born in the US have a constitutional right to citizenship, rejecting Trump's executive order that aimed to limit this policy.Key Facts
- The Supreme Court ruled on June 30 that birthright citizenship is protected by the 14th Amendment.
- The Court’s decision was by a 6-3 vote, with Chief Justice John Roberts leading the majority.
- Trump’s executive order tried to restrict citizenship for children born to undocumented immigrants or temporary visitors.
- Five justices said the order violates the Constitution, and one justice said it also violates federal law.
- Trump plans to ask the Supreme Court to rehear the case, but the Court rarely agrees to do this.
- Trump also said he will push for a law through Congress to end birthright citizenship.
- The US has granted citizenship to all born in the country since 1868, based on the 14th Amendment.
- Civil rights groups supported the Supreme Court’s ruling protecting birthright citizenship.
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