United States v. Wong Kim Ark

Eighteen States Sue Trump Over Birthright Citizenship Executive Order

Eighteen states are challenging President Trump’s executive order aiming to curtail birthright citizenship, a move that has sparked intense debate and legal action. The order directs federal agencies to halt the issuance of citizenship documents to U.S.-born children of undocumented mothers or mothers on temporary visas, provided the father is not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. This action has raised serious questions about the interpretation of the Fourteenth Amendment and the potential consequences for affected children.

The lawsuit filed by these states highlights the severe implications of denying citizenship to these children, arguing that it would render them stateless. This is a particularly concerning issue, given the existence of programs in some states and cities that allow mothers to anonymously relinquish newborns.… Continue reading

Mary Trump Highlights Trump Family’s Reliance on Birthright Citizenship

President-elect Trump’s plan to end birthright citizenship via executive action faces significant legal challenges due to the 1898 Supreme Court case *United States v. Wong Kim Ark*. This policy, however, is ironically juxtaposed against his own family’s history, as his niece, Mary Trump, points out that birthright citizenship enabled her grandfather’s immigration and subsequent success in America. The 14th Amendment’s role in securing citizenship for formerly enslaved people is also highlighted in contrast to Trump’s proposed policy. Despite his hardline stance, Trump expressed willingness to work with Democrats on a solution for “Dreamers.”

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