Cato Institute discuss Trump administration's push to end birthright citizenship
From Cato Institute
Thomas Berry•Director of Constitutional Studies, Cato Institute
Executive Summary
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Concerns Raised
A change in birthright citizenship law would create a massive, complicated shift, making it difficult to determine who is a citizen.
Lifting the nationwide injunction could create a confusing patchwork of citizenship laws that vary by state.
The use of nationwide injunctions short-circuits the normal, deliberative appellate process, allowing one judge to set policy for the entire country.
Opportunities Identified
The Supreme Court has an opportunity to clarify the legal standard for nationwide injunctions, a contentious issue for multiple administrations.
The ongoing litigation will eventually force a definitive Supreme Court ruling on the modern interpretation of the 14th Amendment's citizenship clause.