"A ruling in favor of the Trump administration would cataclysmically redefine what it means to be an American. In practical terms, it would mean that an estimated 250,000 babies born in the United States each year would be stripped of their citizenship."
"Legal experts warn that this outcome could pave the way for casting off citizenship from millions of people who already have it. A final decision is expected in June."
"The chief justice, John Roberts, at one point, noted that the administration's evidence that the 14th amendment did not broadly apply struck him as very quirky."
"Elena Kagan, a justice, said that the administration's legal representative was looking for some more technical, esoteric meaning in the citizenship clause."
The Supreme Court deliberated for over two hours on Trump's executive order to eliminate birthright citizenship, a principle established by the 14th Amendment. Trump's presence marked a significant moment, as a ruling in his favor could strip citizenship from approximately 250,000 newborns annually, potentially rendering many stateless. Legal experts caution that this could lead to broader implications for existing citizens. The justices expressed skepticism about the administration's arguments, with Chief Justice Roberts questioning the evidence presented, while conservative justices challenged the ACLU's legal stance.
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