Stephen Miller is outraged over birthright citizenship. His arguments are nonsense | Sidney Blumenthal
Summary
The Supreme Court recently upheld birthright citizenship, rejecting efforts to deny citizenship to children born in the U.S. to undocumented or temporary visa holders. Stephen Miller, a key advisor to President Trump known for his strict immigration views, strongly disagrees with the decision and promotes the idea that citizenship should be based on bloodline, not just being born on U.S. soil.Key Facts
- The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in favor of maintaining birthright citizenship under the Constitution.
- The decision references historical rulings but rejects the idea that citizenship should depend on race or bloodline.
- Stephen Miller was a major force behind President Trump’s Executive Order 14160, which aimed to end birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants or visa holders.
- Miller’s views connect to older racial theories, comparing immigration to "poisoning the blood" of America.
- He has pushed for harsh immigration policies, mass deportations, and voter rules requiring proof of citizenship.
- Miller’s stance promotes citizenship based on genetic background rather than legal rights established by the Fourteenth Amendment.
- President Trump shares Miller’s hardline immigration approach and rhetoric about protecting American identity.
- The Supreme Court’s rejection of Miller’s views signals a commitment to a legal definition of citizenship based on birth within U.S. territory.
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