"Solicitor General D. John Sauer argued in the administration's petition to the high court that 'the jurisdiction thereof' refers to political jurisdiction or allegiance. That 'allegiance,' he argues, would be 'lawful domicile.'"
"ACLU attorney Cecillia Wang rejected Sauer's argument during Wednesday's oral arguments before the court, saying that 'virtually everyone born on U.S. soil is subject to its jurisdiction and is a citizen,' excluding 'only those cloaked with a fiction of extraterritoriality.'"
"Todd Schulte, the president of immigration advocacy group FWD.us, tells Axios that 'the arguments put forth by the Trump administration have been out there for a long time and have never, ever, ever gained traction.'"
"'In fact, since they've come into office, not a single judge has ruled with them on any of the birthright citizenship cases, not one.'"
The 14th Amendment grants citizenship to individuals born or naturalized in the U.S., with the administration arguing it applies only to those legally present. The ACLU contends it includes most born on U.S. soil, excluding specific exceptions. Solicitor General D. John Sauer claims 'jurisdiction' refers to political allegiance, while ACLU attorney Cecillia Wang argues that nearly all born in the U.S. are citizens. Trump's stance threatens established legal precedent, potentially affecting citizenship for children of visa holders and those with temporary protected status.
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