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Immigration lawyer arguing birthright citizenship case is herself a birthright citizen

A lawyer defending birthright citizenship before the Supreme Court has personal standing as a birthright citizen herself, having built a career in immigration rights advocacy. The case appears to hinge on constitutional interpretation of the 14th Amendment's citizenship clause. The outcome could fundamentally reshape U.S. immigration and citizenship law.

NYT US·US·about 2 hours ago

#birthright citizenship #immigration law #supreme court #14th amendment

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Trump Birthright Citizenship Order Faces Constitutional Challenge Over Gender Distinctions

Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship differentiates treatment between mothers and fathers, creating tension with established Supreme Court precedent (2017). Legal scholars argue portions of the order lack constitutional defensibility and contain ambiguous provisions. The order appears poised for immediate legal challenge.

NYT US·US·about 3 hours ago

#birthright citizenship #executive order #constitutional law #immigration policy