Supreme Court Skeptical as Trump Becomes First Sitting President to Attend Birthright Citizenship Arguments
Key Takeaways
- Trump attends Supreme Court oral arguments; first sitting president to do so.
- Justices skeptical of Trump's bid to end birthright citizenship.
- Case tests constitutionality of Trump's birthright citizenship order under the 14th Amendment.
Historic Court Session
President Trump became the first sitting US president to attend Supreme Court arguments.
A majority of justices appeared skeptical of the administration's legal rationale.
The 14th Amendment states all persons born or naturalized in the US and subject to its jurisdiction are citizens.
Sauer argued 'subject to the jurisdiction' applies only to children whose parents have allegiance to the US.
Skepticism Across The Court
Conservative and liberal justices questioned whether Trump's order comports with the Constitution.
The administration is not asking the court to overturn Wong Kim Ark.
At least five justices asked questions about references to domicile in the 1898 ruling.
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