The Supreme Court's Birthright Citizenship Ruling Is a 5-Alarm Catastrophe
Briefly

The Supreme Court's ruling in Trump v. CASA represents a dangerous shift in legal standards, making it easier for Trump's administration to challenge and potentially revoke birthright citizenship without proper judicial oversight. This ruling undermines previous nationwide injunctions, effectively muddying the legal landscape and creating an environment of uncertainty. While nationwide injunctions are politically contentious, they play a critical role in safeguarding civil rights at a national level. The implications of this decision signal a grave concern for future citizenship rights, particularly for marginalized communities.
Once you read the fine print, it becomes clear that this decision is a historic, five-alarm catastrophe.
The ruling doesn't actually allow Trump to end birthright citizenship. It just makes it incredibly difficult for courts to stop him from ending birthright citizenship.
An injunction is an order issued by the court preventing the government from doing a thing.
Though flawed, nationwide injunctions make sense when it comes to national issues involving civil and human rights.
Read at The Nation
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