What the 14th Amendment says about birthright citizenship
President Donald Trump is seeking to end birthright citizenship, a constitutional right enshrined by the 14th Amendment. We asked two experts in constitutional and immigration law to walk us through what the amendment says,
Can Trump End Birthright Citizenship? 14th Amendment Explained
Brad Jones, a professor of political science at the University of California Davis, told Newsweek. Birthright citizenship has been interpreted, repeatedly, as an integral part of the 14th Amendment. Trump isn't the first to weaponize birthright citizenship but he has been the most successful at bringing this issue to a boil.
What is the 14th Amendment and how does it apply to birthright citizenship?
The 14th Amendment grants citizenship to "all persons born or naturalized in the US"—why does Trump wants to change it?
How the modern Supreme Court might view the 14th Amendment and birthright citizenship
In the few days since he returned to the White House, President Donald Trump’s sweeping executive orders and mass pardons have shattered political and legal norms. But one order is in a category of its own.
Trump order ending birthright citizenship for illegal immigrants is constitutional, expert says
"It'll get to the U.S. Supreme Court, and if the court follows the actual legislative intent and history, they will uphold what Donald Trump has done," expert says
Is Trump’s Plan to End Birthright Citizenship ‘Dred Scott II’?
The 14th Amendment overturned the 1857 decision that denied citizenship to Black people. Scholars say President Trump’s proposal betrays that history.
Trump’s Order Ending Birthright Citizenship Would Not Affect Second Lady Usha Vance
President Donald Trump signed a flurry of executive orders covering issues ranging from immigration and trade to DEI, climate, and the federal workforce during his first week in office. Included was an executive order ending birthright citizenship—an issue Trump promised to address throughout his campaign.
House Republicans seek to close ‘loophole’ in 14th Amendment with Birthright Citizenship Act
Trump’s order targeting the Constitution’s 14th Amendment was hit with several legal challenges by Democratic attorneys general and was blocked by a federal judge Thursday afternoon. However, the Birthright Citizenship Act, introduced by House Science, Space, and Technology Chairman Brian Babin (R-TX), seeks to make the president’s order permanent.
Trump’s order ending birthright citizenship could upend 150 years of law
President Trump’s order curtailing birthright citizenship faces lawsuits over the 14th Amendment. This may be prelude to other efforts to end it.
Missouri AG backs up Trump's birthright citizenship order, argues 14th Amendment has been 'perverted'
Missouri AG Andrew Bailey defended Trump's opening volley of executive orders, saying he within his rights to end birthright citizenship and to pause appropriations funding.
Inside Trump’s Strategy to End Birthright Citizenship
President Trump’s executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship has kicked off an unprecedented legal battle over immigration policy. We explain the legal case and its broader implications.
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The twin histories of birthright citizenship and slavery
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Trump is trying to undo the 14th amendment. Historians are horrified.
Black activists championed the idea of birthright citizenship long before it was introduced to the U.S. Constitution , ...
El Paso County joins legal battle against Trump’s push to end birthright citizenship
The El Paso County Commissioners Court voted earlier this week to sign onto a lawsuit claiming Trump's plan violates the 14th ...
Judge temporarily blocks Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship, calling it 'blatantly unconstitutional'
A federal judge in Seattle has signed a temporary restraining order blocking President Donald Trump’s executive order on ...
Harris County's Christian Menefee, Adrian Garcia join opposition to Trump's birthright citizenship ban
Two Harris County officials have lent their support to a federal lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump's executive order ...
President Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship would overturn more than a century of precedent
U.S. President Donald Trump has said since his first administration that he wants to end birthright citizenship, a ...