The Supreme Court has decided to take up President Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship in the United States, a move described as “huge” by CNN’s Paula Reid. The legal battle not only revolves around Trump’s plan to end birthright citizenship through executive order, but also questions the authority of lower court judges to issue nationwide holds on executive orders. This issue has brought the power of judges before the high court, with Trump’s legal team unsure of winning this particular case.
Reid explained that Trump has faced more frustrations over federal judges blocking his policies than other modern presidents, due to the record number of executive orders he has issued and his tendency to push the boundaries of constitutional power. The argument in favor of allowing judges to block policies is that it ensures one policy governs the entire country and allows for vetting of policies before implementation. This case has become a Trojan horse to address the broader issue of the power of judges in the legal system.
The tension between the White House and the judiciary has been building, with Trump particularly vexed by the ability of a single lower court judge to block his policies nationwide. This case highlights the struggle between the executive and judicial branches of government, with Trump’s legal team facing uncertainty about the outcome of the Supreme Court decision on birthright citizenship.
