Trump administration's request to limit nationwide injunctions on birthright citizenship

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to narrow nationwide injunctions blocking the president's plan to end automatic birthright citizenship. Legal experts believe the proposal is unlikely to be successful due to the clear language of the 14th Amendment.

Key Points

  • The Trump administration wants the Supreme Court to limit lower court injunctions on birthright citizenship.
  • Legal experts argue that the 14th Amendment clearly establishes birthright citizenship for anyone born in the U.S.
  • The proposal faces opposition from various states and courts and may not be successfully implemented.

Pros

  • The administration could potentially move forward with developing its policy on birthright citizenship.

Cons

  • Legal experts believe the proposal is unlikely to succeed due to the clear language of the 14th Amendment.
  • The request could face opposition from various states and courts.