Summary
President Donald Trump issued an executive order to end birthright citizenship, which automatically grants citizenship to anyone born in the U.S. Republican Thomas Massie, previously critical of Trump, supports this order, arguing it stops incentives for illegal immigration. A federal judge temporarily blocked Trump's order, but the case may proceed to the Supreme Court.
Key Facts
- President Trump issued an executive order to end birthright citizenship.
- Birthright citizenship currently grants citizenship to anyone born in the U.S., regardless of their parents' status.
- Thomas Massie, a Republican from Kentucky and prior Trump critic, supports the executive order.
- Massie argues that current birthright citizenship encourages illegal immigration.
- A federal judge has temporarily blocked Trump's executive order, labeling it unconstitutional.
- Any change to this aspect of the Constitution typically requires significant bipartisan support.
- The case may be reviewed by the Supreme Court.
