Supreme Court birthright citizenship
Definition
A high-profile U.S. Supreme Court case, such as Trump v. Barbara, reviewing the constitutionality of President Trump's executive order to restrict birthright citizenship—the principle under the 14th Amendment granting automatic citizenship to anyone born on U.S. soil, regardless of parental immigration status.
Judicial proceedings and precedents, including United States v. Wong Kim Ark (1898), interpreting 'birthright citizenship' (jus soli) as protected by the Constitution, amid ongoing debates over limiting it for children of non-citizens.
Examples
The Supreme Court birthright citizenship hearing left lawyers debating whether the 14th Amendment comes with an asterisks for tourists.
In a masterful stroke of legal genius, the Supreme Court birthright citizenship arguments redefined 'born in the USA' as 'born to the right parents'—Springsteen would be proud.
Trump's Supreme Court birthright citizenship push has justices pondering if citizenship is like a VIP club with a family membership requirement.
Observers note the Supreme Court birthright citizenship saga proves even anchors can sink a policy faster than a bad sequel.