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In their words: What judges have said about birthright citizenship and nationwide injunctions

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"The president cannot [revoke birthright citizenship] by himself or herself outright."

"You can't do something like this [end birthright citizenship] via executive order."

"Any executive action that a president might try to end birthright citizenship would be challenged in court and would be likely struck down as unconstitutional."

"It [the 14th Amendment] can't be overturned, its provisions [birthright citizenship] can't be stripped by either the president or Congress."

Trump can issue an executive order to end birthright citizenship, "but such an action would be blatantly unconstitutional."

"I think for a period of time [ending birthright citizenship is] going to be necessary in this country."

"On day one of my new term in office, I will sign an executive order making clear to federal agencies that under the correct interpretation of the law, going forward, the children of illegal immigrants will not receive automatic US citizenship."

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The U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) heard arguments Thursday over President Donald Trump's <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2025/states-aclu-sue-to-block-trumps-birthright-citizenship-order">executive order limiting birthright citizenship</a>, with justices focusing primarily on whether federal judges should have the power to issue nationwide injunctions that block presidential policies.

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The U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) heard arguments Thursday over President Donald Trump's executive order limiting birthright citizenship, with justices focusing primarily on whether federal judges should have the power to issue nationwide injunctions that block presidential policies.

Three federal judges have <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2025/appeals-court-blocks-trumps-birthright-citizenship-order">blocked Trump's birthright citizenship order</a> from taking effect, ruling it likely violates the 14th Amendment's guarantee of citizenship to all persons born in the U.S., which has been upheld by Supreme Court precedent since 1898.

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Three federal judges have blocked Trump's birthright citizenship order from taking effect, ruling it likely violates the 14th Amendment's guarantee of citizenship to all persons born in the U.S., which has been upheld by Supreme Court precedent since 1898.

The Trump administration argues that nationwide injunctions exceed judicial authority and wants them limited to only affect parties who actually sued, while states and advocacy groups contend the injunctions prevent a chaotic patchwork of citizenship rules across states.</span

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The Trump administration argues that nationwide injunctions exceed judicial authority and wants them limited to only affect parties who actually sued, while states and advocacy groups contend the injunctions prevent a chaotic patchwork of citizenship rules across states.

Several conservative justices expressed concerns about individual judges issuing sweeping nationwide orders, while liberal justices worried limiting injunctions could allow potentially unconstitutional policies to remain in effect for those unable to sue.</span

Several conservative justices expressed concerns about individual judges issuing sweeping nationwide orders, while liberal justices worried limiting injunctions could allow potentially unconstitutional policies to remain in effect for those unable to sue.

Chief Justice John Roberts suggested the Supreme Court could act quickly to resolve underlying constitutional questions, while Justice Elena Kagan argued the administration could avoid final rulings by continuing to enforce policies against those who don't sue.</span

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Chief Justice John Roberts suggested the Supreme Court could act quickly to resolve underlying constitutional questions, while Justice Elena Kagan argued the administration could avoid final rulings by continuing to enforce policies against those who don't sue.

The case, expected to be ruled on in June, has implications beyond birthright citizenship, as federal judges have issued 40 nationwide injunctions blocking various Trump policies in the first months of his second term, according to Solicitor General D. John Sauer.

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The case, expected to be ruled on in June, has implications beyond birthright citizenship, as federal judges have issued 40 nationwide injunctions blocking various Trump policies in the first months of his second term, according to Solicitor General D. John Sauer.

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Three federal judges have blocked Trump's birthright citizenship order from taking effect, ruling it likely violates the 14th Amendment's guarantee of citizenship to all persons born in the United States, which has been upheld by Supreme Court precedent since 1898.</span

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Three federal judges have blocked Trump's birthright citizenship order from taking effect, ruling it likely violates the 14th Amendment's guarantee of citizenship to all persons born in the United States, which has been upheld by Supreme Court precedent since 1898.

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The case has broad implications beyond birthright citizenship, as federal judges have issued 40 nationwide injunctions blocking various Trump administration policies in the first months of his second term, according to Solicitor General D. John Sauer.</span

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The case has broad implications beyond birthright citizenship, as federal judges have issued 40 nationwide injunctions blocking various Trump administration policies in the first months of his second term, according to Solicitor General D. John Sauer.

Nationwide injunctions are a vital check on executive overreach that prevent unconstitutional policies from harming vulnerable people who lack resources to file individual lawsuits. Without these broad injunctions, the administration could continue enforcing potentially illegal orders against everyone except the few who can afford to challenge them in court, creating an unfair two-tiered system of justice.

Nationwide injunctions are a vital check on executive overreach that prevent unconstitutional policies from harming vulnerable people who lack resources to file individual lawsuits. Without these broad injunctions, the administration could continue enforcing potentially illegal orders against everyone except the few who can afford to challenge them in court, creating an unfair two-tiered system of justice.

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The 14th Amendment's "subject to the jurisdiction" clause excludes children of illegal aliens from birthright citizenship, as it requires political allegiance, not mere presence. Historical context and cases like Slaughter-House and Elk v. Wilkins confirm this. Unfortunately, activist judges, emboldened by Biden's 235 appointments, couldn't care less about the law so long as they hurt Trump. If SCOTUS doesn't do it, Congress must curb this judicial tyranny for good.

The 14th Amendment's "subject to the jurisdiction" clause excludes children of illegal aliens from birthright citizenship, as it requires political allegiance, not mere presence. Historical context and cases like Slaughter-House and Elk v. Wilkins confirm this. Unfortunately, activist judges, emboldened by Biden's 235 appointments, couldn't care less about the law so long as they hurt Trump. If SCOTUS doesn't do it, Congress must curb this judicial tyranny for good.

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The 14th Amendment guarantees citizenship to all born in the U.S., as affirmed in the 1898 Wong Kim Ark case. Trump's executive order denying birthright citizenship to children of immigrants defies this precedent and creates stateless newborns, risking discrimination and deportation. Federal judges, including Judge Boardman, rightly blocked this unconstitutional policy. Upholding the Constitution, not activism, drives these rulings to protect democratic principles.

The 14th Amendment guarantees citizenship to all born in the U.S., as affirmed in the 1898 Wong Kim Ark case. Trump's executive order denying birthright citizenship to children of immigrants defies this precedent and creates stateless newborns, risking discrimination and deportation. Federal judges, including Judge Boardman, rightly blocked this unconstitutional policy. Upholding the Constitution, not activism, drives these rulings to protect democratic principles.

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