Summary
The U.S. Supreme Court is privately considering whether to review President Donald Trump's order ending birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. to noncitizen parents. The order has faced legal challenges and has not been implemented. A decision on whether the Court will hear the case could come soon.
Key Facts
- President Donald Trump issued an order to stop automatic citizenship for children born in the U.S. to noncitizen parents.
- Birthright citizenship is currently protected by the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
- Multiple lower courts have blocked the execution of Trump's order.
- The Supreme Court is deciding if it will review the case, requiring the agreement of at least four justices.
- The Supreme Court has a conservative majority of 6-3.
- Public opinion polls show a majority of Americans support birthright citizenship.
- A decision from the Supreme Court on whether to take the case could come as early as Monday.
