Birthright Citizenship Ruling Faces Second Appellate Court Rejection
A federal appeals court has declined to lift an injunction blocking President Donald Trump's executive order on automatic birthright citizenship, citing the need to preserve a settled interpretation of the law. The decision comes as a second appellate court rejects similar challenges to the administration's plan, potentially setting up a showdown with the U.S. Supreme Court. The ongoing legal battles highlight the deep divisions over immigration policy within the Republican Party.
- This case serves as a microcosm for the broader struggle between executive power and constitutional limits, with far-reaching implications for how the government defines citizenship and identity in America.
- How will the U.S. Supreme Court ultimately resolve this dispute, given its history of narrowly interpreting birthright citizenship laws and its potential impact on future generations of American-born citizens?