Citizenship by Birth in the U.S.: Did the Supreme Court Pave the Way for Trump’s Policy?

The U.S. Supreme Court has made another important decision regarding citizenship by birth. On June 27, in Washington, the court led by Justice Amy Coney Barrett and the conservative majority issued a ruling limiting the authority of lower courts, according to dw.com.

Under this ruling, several lower courts in the U.S. are stripped of their authority to block President Donald Trump's order restricting citizenship for children of migrants. In other words, the ability to oppose or suspend the order is now restricted. According to Reuters, the Supreme Court did not directly assess the legality of Trump’s policy but only defined the scope of authority of lower courts.

For context: Donald Trump had appointed Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court during his first term. Following this decision, Trump expressed gratitude on his social media, noting that the Supreme Court stood against "abuse of power by radical leftist judges." He said the decision was a major victory for protecting the Constitution, separation of powers, and the rule of law.

After the January 20 inauguration, Trump signed an order limiting automatic citizenship for children born in the U.S. The order states that children of undocumented migrants will no longer automatically gain citizenship just by being born on U.S. soil.

The rising debates and disputes among courts have sparked serious discussions in American society. This ruling may significantly impact citizenship applicants’ rights and future immigration policy.

Thus, the U.S. is entering a new chapter of debates about citizenship rights and constitutional values. The issue remains pressing: who can obtain U.S. citizenship, and how far do those rights extend? The outcomes of these heated debates remain uncertain. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!