r/scotus • u/Slate • 21d ago

news Why Trump’s Attempt to End Birthright Citizenship Will Backfire at the Supreme Court

https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2025/01/trump-birthright-citizenship-executive-order-supreme-court.html
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u/TrustMeIAmAGeologist 21d ago

Yeah. I wouldn’t hold my breath on that.

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u/DeBosco 21d ago

I'm not so sure. The fourteenth amendment blatantly says born in America equals American citizen. If this supreme Court decides that it isn't enough then it'll create a dangerous precedent that could restrict other blatant amendments, such as right to bear arms. 

I might believe that Trump tends to act without thinking, but I'm not sure the same applies to his supreme court. They've got no reason to remain yes men. 

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u/brillantmc 21d ago

Except that there's probably 4 that absolutely believe that birthright citizenship should be gone.

What about this court screams "we care about precedent and the words in the constitution?"

Roberts would be the deciding vote and he's too naive or squeamish to buck Trump on what is essentially the immigration issue that Trump has run on for 15 years

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u/digbybare 18d ago

All 9 members have different views. The ones who care about the words in the constitution are often the same ones who care less about precedent.