The nation's highest court agrees to hear case questioning citizenship by birth.

The top court has will hear a landmark case that puts to the test a historic principle: birthright citizenship for people born in the United States.

On his first day in office this winter, President Donald Trump enacted a directive aiming to halt the policy, but the action was subsequently blocked by the judiciary after lawsuits were brought forward.

The Supreme Court's final ruling will ultimately uphold citizenship rights for the children of migrants who are in the US undocumented or on short-term permits, or it will overturn them completely.

Next, the justices will schedule a date to hear arguments between the government and the suing parties, which comprise parents who are immigrants and their young children.

The 14th Amendment

For nearly 160 years, the Constitutional amendment has established the doctrine that anyone born in the nation is a US citizen, with exceptions for children born to embassy personnel and personnel of foreign military forces.

"Anyone born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States."

The disputed presidential order sought to deny citizenship to the children of people who are whether in the US in violation of immigration law or are in the country on short-term status.

The United States belongs to a group of about a minority of states – mostly in the North and South America – that provide immediate citizenship to anyone born in their territory.

Latest Updates

Featured Posts

Modern Web Development Trends

UI Design Best Practices

Minimalist Living Tips

Get in Touch

The nation's highest court agrees to hear case questioning citizenship by birth.

The 14th Amendment

sponsored news

Ceramic Gift, Anyone? Italy's PM to Auction Off World Leaders' Gifts for Charity

Squad Ratings: The Three Lions Secure a Spot for the Upcoming Tournament

From the Caracas stronghold all the way to a New York courtroom: Maduro's apprehension through pictures and geographic charts.

President Trump Says Armed Conflict with the Venezuelan Government is on the Table.

US Executions Surged in the Past Year to Peak in Over a Decade and a Half.

Females Unite In Support of the Oscar-Winning Actor Following Age-Shaming Comments