Legal Battle Over Birthright Citizenship Executive Order

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Fox News correspondent provides update on Seattle judge blocking Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship, with Republican attorneys general pushing back against lawsuits filed by Democrat AGs. Legal battle over citizenship issue continues.

Key Points

  • Legal battle over birthright citizenship executive order
  • Support from Republican attorneys general
  • Opposition from Democrat AGs and ACLU
  • Debate on original meaning of Fourteenth Amendment
  • Focus on reducing incentives for foreign nationals to give birth in the U.S.

Pros

  • Supporters argue that the executive order complies with the original meaning of the Fourteenth Amendment
  • Focuses on reducing harm to the states by addressing incentives for citizens of foreign countries to give birth on American soil
  • Arguments made to uphold immigration laws and prevent rewarding illegal actions

Cons

  • Opponents claim the order is unconstitutional and unprecedented
  • Legal challenges from Democrat AGs and organizations like ACLU
  • Controversy over the interpretation of the Citizenship Clause