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On birthright citizenship, Trump’s immigration agenda hits rare roadblock
Though the court has frequently sided with Trump on immigration matters, Wednesday's arguments potentially foreshadow a major blow for the president.
Justices skeptical about Trump birthright citizenship order
U.S. Supreme Court justices questioned the legality of President Donald Trump's order restricting birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment.
Supreme Court could strip citizenship of Florida baby born to a ‘dreamer’
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on the constitutionality of denying birthright citizenship to children born in the U.S. to parents without permanent status.
Case against birthright citizenship ‘built on a racist foundation,’ foes say
The Trump administration cites 19th‑century racist legal theories in a Supreme Court bid to overturn birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment.
Guard begins patrolling Memphis but blocked in Illinois for 2 weeks
A federal judge halted President Trump’s National Guard deployment in Illinois, citing 10th and 14th Amendment violations amid protests and political clashes.
Judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship order again
A federal judge in Maryland blocks Trump's birthright order, ruling it violates the 14th Amendment. The decision marks the fourth court rejection nationwide.
9th Circuit upholds block on Trump order to end birthright citizenship
The 9th Circuit ruled Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship unconstitutional, affirming a nationwide block on the executive order.
New Hampshire judge decides to pause Trump’s birthright citizenship order
A federal judge in New Hampshire blocked Trump's order to end birthright citizenship, issuing a nationwide injunction and fast-tracking the issue to SCOTUS.
Supreme Court limits nationwide injunction powers
The Supreme Court ruled judges can’t issue nationwide injunctions, complicating challenges to Trump’s birthright citizenship order.
Perspectives: Could Obergefell, rooted here, be next to fall?
On its 10th anniversary, Obergefell v. Hodges faces renewed threats as states push symbolic resolutions to overturn same-sex marriage protections.
Professor fired for COVID defiance sues for reinstatement
In a federal lawsuit, Russell Stewart, who taught at Lake Superior College, claims violations of the First and 14th amendments.
Birthright citizenship order reaches Supreme Court
The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to allow restrictions on birthright citizenship to partly take effect while legal fights play out.
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