The Latest: Supreme Court hears arguments over Trump's birthright citizenship order
The US Supreme Court is hearing arguments over the constitutionality of President Donald Trump's order to end birthright citizenship for children born in the US to undocumented or temporary residents. The court's decision, expected by early summer, will determine the fate of Trump's order, which has been blocked by lower courts.
The US Supreme Court has begun hearing arguments over President Donald Trump's order to end birthright citizenship. Trump's order, signed on January 20, 2025, is part of his administration's immigration crackdown. The order has been blocked by lower courts, which have found it to be illegal. The Supreme Court's decision is expected to be made by early summer. The case centers around the concept of jus soli, or 'right of soil,' which provides for citizenship based on birthplace. The government argues that the order is necessary to address immigration issues, while opponents argue that it is unconstitutional.
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