Supreme Court weighs birthright citizenship arguments in broader test of federal court powers
The Supreme Court is currently hearing oral arguments in a case challenging President Donald Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship. This case not only questions the president’s authority but also the power of lower courts to block executive actions.
During the opening arguments, U.S. Solicitor General John Sauer emphasized that universal injunctions issued by lower courts exceed their constitutional powers. He argued that these injunctions create practical problems and force the government to win everywhere, disrupting the traditional hierarchy of appellate review.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor raised important questions about the authorities of the courts in this scenario, sparking a debate that is likely to continue.
The case revolves around three lower courts that issued national injunctions blocking Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship. The order reinterprets the 14th Amendment, denying automatic U.S. citizenship to children born in the U.S. if certain conditions are not met. The Trump administration requested Supreme Court intervention, arguing that the lower courts had overstepped their authority.
Plaintiffs argue that the injunctions preserve the status quo and prevent harm while the appeals process proceeds. The Supreme Court’s decision in this case could set a precedent for future challenges to executive actions.
The consolidated cases before the court are Trump v. CASA, Trump v. the State of Washington, and Trump v. New Jersey. The justices are expected to rule soon, given the expedited nature of the case.
Breanne Deppisch, a national politics reporter for Fox News Digital, covers the Trump administration and is closely following this case. Stay tuned for updates on this breaking news story.
