Trump turns to Congress for birthright citizenship lifeline
President Donald Trump is turning to Congress to pass legislation on birthright citizenship after an attempt to end the practice via executive order was struck down by the Supreme Court.
TL;DR
- The Supreme Court voted 6-3 to strike down President Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship.
- Trump stated on Truth Social that Congress should now pass legislation to end birthright citizenship, with his full support.
- Justice Brett Kavanaugh's opinion suggested Congress could legislate exceptions to birthright citizenship for those unlawfully or temporarily in the country.
- Representatives Brian Babin (R-TX) and Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) have introduced bills to address birthright citizenship through legislation.
- Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) proposed a constitutional amendment to address birthright citizenship, despite Trump's preference for legislation.
- Democrats, including DNC chairman Ken Martin, celebrated the Supreme Court's decision, viewing it as a rejection of Trump's anti-immigrant policies and an affirmation of the 14th Amendment.
- A former Trump administration official suggested the ruling sharpens the contrast on border security and immigration enforcement for the upcoming election cycle.