Donald Trump: A controversial lawsuit surrounding the issue of birthright citizenship in the country has received a new twist after the Supreme Court of the USA rejected a significant part of President Trump’s attempt to deny US citizenship to babies born on the territory of America.
What is Birthright Citizenship?
Birthright citizenship is a right for people to become citizens of the country due to the fact of being born on its territory, regardless of the immigration status of their parents. Birthright citizenship is guaranteed by the 14th Amendment to the US Constitution and has been one of the key elements of the American citizenship policy for more than 150 years.
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Why Did Donald Trump Want to Repeal It?
The Republican candidate claims that birthright citizenship contributes to illegal immigration and “birth tourism” phenomenon. He stated in public several times that he was going to repeal the right during his presidency and political campaigns afterwards. The White House considered birthright citizenship applicable only to the citizens of the country.
Supreme Court Delivers A Major Blow
In a landmark judgment, the U.S. Supreme Court refused to allow Trump’s attempt to weaken birthright citizenship, reinforcing the constitutional protections provided under the 14th Amendment. The ruling effectively blocks efforts to alter citizenship rules through executive action, making it clear that such a fundamental constitutional right cannot be changed without following the proper constitutional process.
Why Is This Verdict Significant?
Donald Trump: The judgment is being viewed as a major constitutional victory because it protects one of the most established rights in American law. Legal experts say the decision strengthens the interpretation that birthright citizenship remains firmly guaranteed under the Constitution unless Congress and the states amend the Constitution itself. The verdict also limits the scope of unilateral executive action on issues involving constitutional rights.
