Courtroom Clash: Trump's Order Faces Unconstitutional Verdict
A Boston-based federal appeals court expressed skepticism toward U.S. President Donald Trump's order restricting birthright citizenship. Already ruled unconstitutional by another appeals court, the order faces potential dismissal as judges question the government's reasoning. The debate centers on the interpretation of the U.S. Constitution's 14th Amendment.
The contentious debate over birthright citizenship is escalating in the Boston-based federal appeals court. Judges expressed skepticism over President Trump's executive order, which limits the recognition of U.S.-born children of non-citizens as American citizens.
Legal representatives of the Justice Department faced rigorous questioning about the constitutional grounding of Trump's policy. The order has already been ruled unconstitutional by the San Francisco-based 9th Circuit and is likely headed to the U.S. Supreme Court for a final determination.
Arguments center on the 14th Amendment, historically guaranteeing citizenship to those born on U.S. soil. Despite efforts by the administration to challenge this precedent, the courts have systematically blocked the order, citing historical interpretations and recent Supreme Court decisions.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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