Donald Trump Tries To Kill Birthright Citizenship With Executive Order
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"We think we have really good grounds," the president said of the order, which has already been challenged in federal court.

Summary

Donald Trump signed an executive order to challenge birthright citizenship, targeting children of undocumented immigrants born in the U.S.

The order argues against the 14th Amendment, which guarantees citizenship for those born on U.S. soil.

It bars federal agencies from recognizing birthright citizenship and imposes a 30-day waiting period for enforcement.

The order is expected to face significant legal challenges, with critics calling it unconstitutional.

  • JohnDClay@sh.itjust.works
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    11 days ago

    Fourteenth Amendment Section 1 All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.

    I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.

    I don’t get how you square those two together.

    • wise_pancake@lemmy.ca
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      11 days ago

      Probably with “The founders only wanted what I think they wanted, despite their explicit instructions”