Oral arguments underway in Supreme Court’s landmark birthright citizenship case

The Supreme Court’s highly anticipated oral arguments in the groundbreaking birthright citizenship case are currently taking place on Wednesday. President Donald Trump made history by being the first sitting president to attend the Supreme Court’s arguments.

Trump is urging the justices to support his Day 1 executive order that abolishes birthright citizenship through a unique interpretation of the 14th Amendment. The order also mandates that parents must prove their legal status before their children can be granted citizenship.

The ACLU Executive Director, Anthony D. Romero, commented on Trump’s presence at the Supreme Court, stating that the ACLU is prepared to educate him on the Constitution and the concept of birthright citizenship. Romero emphasized the gravity and significance of the case, highlighting that the Supreme Court is fully equipped to interpret and defend the Constitution, even with the president in close proximity.

During the proceedings, Solicitor General D. John Sauer challenged the traditional understanding of the 14th Amendment, arguing that it was initially intended to grant citizenship to freed slaves and their descendants who had demonstrated allegiance to the United States over generations. Sauer contended that temporary visitors or undocumented immigrants do not fall under the purview of this clause.

The justices’ level of interest in Trump’s reinterpretation of the 14th Amendment will become clearer as the hearings progress. However, a final ruling on the case is not expected until the conclusion of June.

As this story continues to unfold, stay tuned for updates on the evolving developments surrounding this pivotal case.