Trump Takes a Bulldozer to Birthright Citizenship Again
The Atlantic reports on President Trump's renewed efforts to restrict birthright citizenship through executive orders, despite a previous Supreme Court ruling against similar measures. The piece argues these actions face significant constitutional hurdles.
Why it matters
The article addresses fundamental questions regarding constitutional law and the limits of executive power in the United States.
The president’s latest attempt to limit who is an American by birth is plagued by weak legal arguments and nonsensical claims.
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If at first you don’t succeed, appeal to a higher federal court. And if you even lose at the Supreme Court … just try again anyway.
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