Supreme Court hears arguments on Trump’s order to end birthright citizenship

Donald Trump’s efforts to eliminate birthright citizenship are being argued at the US Supreme Court, in a case that could advance his immigration agenda and other priorities. The court is considering whether lower court judges have the authority to block presidential directives nationwide. Trump’s move to end birthright citizenship, which would deny citizenship to children born in the US to undocumented immigrants, was halted by federal judges, who have frequently blocked his executive orders. If the Supreme Court sides with Trump, he could continue to use executive orders to fulfill campaign promises without waiting for congressional approval, with limited oversight from the courts. The 14th Amendment of the US Constitution guarantees birthright citizenship, so Trump may face additional legal challenges even if he wins this case. The case has prompted debate over the power of universal injunctions and their impact on the presidency. Nearly 40 court injunctions have been filed against the Trump administration since his second term began. An end to birthright citizenship could affect thousands of children in the US, potentially leaving them stateless if their parents’ home countries refuse to take them back.