Trump end(s) birthright US citizenship, incoming White House official says
WASHINGTON, Jan 20 (Reuters) - U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will issue an order intended to end birthright citizenship for U.S.-born children whose parents lack legal immigration status, an incoming White House official said on Monday.
Citing the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, the official said in briefing: "The federal government will not recognize automatic birthright citizenship for children of illegal aliens born in the United States. We are also going to enhance vetting and screening of illegal aliens."
I confess. I actually mocked Curt for suggesting that Trump would attempt to overturn the 1st Article of the 14th Amendment by Executive Order.
Now, I'm not a former Supreme Court clerk, nor do I teach at an Ivy League law school, but I'm confident that Trump will lose this in Court.
It's already been challenged.
I hope this case gets to the Supreme Court. This is something that needs a firm, unequivocal precedent.
"Of the people, by the people and for the people," baby!