Former President Donald Trump has escalated the debate over birthright citizenship by petitioning the U.S. Supreme Court to review the constitutional provision granting automatic citizenship to individuals born on American soil. This move challenges the long-standing interpretation of the 14th Amendment.
Trump's legal team argues that the amendment's original intent was not to provide citizenship to children of non-citizens or unauthorized immigrants. The petition seeks a reinterpretation that could significantly alter the current understanding of citizenship rights in the United States.
Legal experts anticipate a contentious battle in the Supreme Court, as the case touches on fundamental constitutional principles and could have far-reaching implications for immigration policy and civil rights. The Court's decision to hear the case and its eventual ruling will be closely watched by policymakers, legal scholars, and advocacy groups nationwide.