Supreme Court Rules on Trump's Birthright Citizenship Challenge

Supreme Court Weighs Trump's Birthright Citizenship Challenge, Nationwide Injunctions in Focus The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in a consequential case challenging President Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship. The case also centers on the scope of a federal judge's power to issue nationwide injunctions blocking executive orders. Legal experts provided insights into the arguments. "The government was trying to isolate this," said Amy Howe, Supreme Court analyst for PBS NewsHour. "This is an issue that has been the bane of both Democratic and Republican administrations." Howe highlighted the Solicitor General's argument that the issue is bipartisan. The video also featured comments from law professor Amanda Frost, who discussed the Justices' concerns about the power of nationwide injunctions and the potential for a single district court judge to halt a democratically elected president's policies. Justice Katanji Brown Jackson's concern that the government's argument could lead to a 'catch me if you can' regime was also highlighted. The court's decision could have significant repercussions for millions of families and the balance of power between the executive and judicial branches. The justices are expected to issue their ruling by the end of June or beginning of July.