Trump Administration Appeals Birthright Citizenship Ruling Amid Political Campaigns
The Trump administration appeals court rulings on birthright citizenship as Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff faces GOP backlash for voting against a government funding measure.
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Ossoff is arguably the most vulnerable Democratic senator up for reelection in 2026.
Senate GOP campaign arm targets Ossoff over vote against funding bill in digital ad
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Legal scholars, though, have said its the 14th Amendment’s constitutional protections would make it it extremely difficult to overturn.
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If the Supreme Court eventually rules — contrary to longstanding precedent and historical evidence — that the Constitution doesn’t protect birthright citizenship, then whether the court would be literally overturning the 14th Amendment as opposed to gutting, betraying or undermining it could be a semantic argument, given how difficult it is to further amend the Constitution.
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The Trump administration has appealed each of the rulings but appeals courts in Massachusetts, California, and Virginia declined to lift the injunctions.
Trump asks SCOTUS to take up birthright citizenship order
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Summary
The Trump administration is appealing lower court rulings blocking its order restricting birthright citizenship, arguing federal judges exceeded their authority. The order affects children of undocumented parents. As this unfolds, the NRSC has targeted Georgia's Senator Jon Ossoff for voting against a GOP funding bill, highlighting broader political battles ahead of elections. Legal experts note that changing this long-standing policy could complicate citizenship status in America. Ossoff's stance, shared by many Democrats, criticizes the GOP's budget proposal for undermining essential services, illustrating the contentious climate around government funding and immigration policies.
Perspectives
The National Republican Senatorial Committee has launched targeted advertising against Democrat Jon Ossoff, accusing him of voting against a government funding bill essential for military pay and security priorities.
Despite bipartisan efforts, Democrats, including Ossoff, continue to resist measures aimed at stabilizing government funding, leading to criticisms of prioritizing party lines over practical solutions for constituents.
As the Biden administration faces scrutiny for its approach to Ukraine, there is concern among moderate voices regarding the potential implications of appeasement and ineffective measures in conflict resolution.
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