Trump says ‘too bad’ SCOTUS upheld birthright citizenship, pushes legislation to end it
President Donald Trump faced a setback as the Supreme Court rejected his attempt to end birthright citizenship, which is rooted in the 14th Amendment. In a 6-3 decision, the court upheld the principle of birthright citizenship, with Chief Justice John Roberts emphasizing the importance of citizenship as a fundamental right that is extended to every free-born person in the country.
Despite the court’s decision, President Trump remained undeterred, stating that he could address the issue through Congress by passing legislation. In a social media post, he expressed disappointment in the court’s ruling but remained optimistic about finding a solution through legislative means.
Birthright citizenship, as enshrined in both the Constitution and federal law, has been a contentious issue. While the president advocated for congressional action to address the issue, experts warn that any attempt to change the law could face legal challenges and potentially return to the Supreme Court for further review.
The White House was contacted for more information on the president’s plans to navigate the court’s decision, but they referred back to his social media post. Trump’s willingness to work with Congress as a workaround for the court’s decision shows his determination to pursue his policy goals.
House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed disappointment with the court’s decision and signaled that Congress may consider amending the Constitution to address the issue of birthright citizenship. He acknowledged the complexity of amending the Constitution but stressed the importance of finding a long-term solution to what he perceived as an abuse of the policy.
Amending the Constitution would require a two-thirds majority in both chambers of Congress and ratification by three-quarters of the states, making it a challenging and time-consuming process. Despite the hurdles, Johnson believed that amending the Constitution may be the most viable path forward in addressing the contentious issue of birthright citizenship.
