Trump, Birthright Citizenship and Legal Setback

As Trump eyes birthright citizenship, ‘birth tourists’ see opportunity
President Donald Trump’s stalled attempt to eliminate birthright citizenship has done little to slow the popular practice of “birth tourism” among Brazilians.
Trump's Birthright Citizenship Order Faces Another Legal Setback
It was the second time an appellate court has taken up Trump's order, whose fate may ultimately be decided by the Supreme Court.
Appeals court leaves block on Trump’s birthright citizenship order in place, setting up Supreme Court showdown
An appeals court will not allow the Trump administration to end birthright citizenship for certain children of immigrants, in a ruling that could propel the issue to the Supreme Court.
Block of Trump's birthright citizenship ban will remain for now, appeals court says
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals declined Trump's request to suspend an injunction blocking his executive order to ban birthright citizenship.
Appeals court rejects Trump bid to ban birthright citizenship
A federal appeals court declined to set aside a nationwide injunction against Trump’s order, paving the way for a potential Supreme Court showdown.
Appeals court refuses to let Trump administration end birthright citizenship
A three-panel appeals court on Wednesday continued to block the Trump administration from ending birthright citizenship for children of immigrants, setting up a likely appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Court Blocks Trump's Birthright Citizenship Challenge, Upholding Constitution
President Trump's attempt to alter birthright citizenship faces another legal blow as the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rules against his executive order. The decision, following similar injunctions,
WA’s battle with Trump over birthright citizenship moves closer to Supreme Court
Washington state’s attempt to block the Trump administration’s plan to restrict birthright citizenship could soon be headed to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Appeals Court Won't Disturb Injunction Against Trump Birthright Order
U.S. President Donald Trump's effort to curtail automatic birthright citizenship nationwide as part of his hardline immigration crackdown suffered another legal setback on Friday when a second federal appeals court declined to lift one of the court orders blocking the Republican's executive order.
Prominent Law Professors Admit Trump Has A Case On Birthright Citizenship
Knewz.com is reporting that in a recent guest opinion essay published in The New York Times, Georgetown Law School Professor Randy E. Barnett and University of Minnesota Law Professor Ilan Wurman claimed that President Donald Trump may have a viable legal case concerning birthright citizenship.
Trump Birthright Order Is Left Frozen by Appeals Court
President Donald Trump on Friday lost a bid to halt a federal court’s pause on his executive order limiting birthright citizenship.
Democratic AGs score early wins against Trump’s birthright citizenship ban
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong, the son of Chinese immigrants, laid down a marker when asked in December about ...
Divided Fourth Circuit Denies Partial Stay of Preliminary Injunction Against Executive Order Curtailing Birthright Citizenship
Today a divided panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit denied the Trump Administration's application for a partial stay of a nationwide ...
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Poll: Most object to Trump's push to end birthright citizenship but favor other immigration moves
Most disapprove of President Trump's push to end birthright citizenship but favor other moves aimed at immigrants here ...
Trump’s dangerous theory on birthright citizenship contradicts the Founders’ goals
By its own terms, the 14th Amendment applies to “all persons” born in the United States, disqualifying no one by parentage.
Riley’s Wrong Turn on Birthright Citizenship
An inapt comparison in the debate over the 14th Amendment.
Born American? A Look at 'Birthright Citizenship'
Our political class is aflame, and our lawyer-ocracy is up in arms over President Trump’s executive order limiting the scope ...
Watch: House holds hearing on birthright citizenship, 14th Amendment
The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Constitution and Limited Government convened a hearing Tuesday afternoon looking into the connection between the 14th Amendment and President Trump’s ...
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10 countries offering birthright citizenship
Birthright citizenship grants nationality based on place of birth. In Africa, most countries impose restrictions, requiring ...