The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld Constitutional protection of birthright citizenship, plunging a dagger into the efforts of President Donald Trump’s administration to control illegal immigration. The vote was 5-4, with Chief Justice John Roberts and Amy Coney Barrett siding with the three Democratic-appointed justices to uphold birthright citizenship.
Long term, let’s hope John Roberts leaves the Supreme Court soon, Appointed by George W. Bush on Sept. 29, 2005, Roberts has worn out his welcome on the court. He seldom stands by conservative principles, and has not at all distinguished himself by his hodgepodge rulings.
In the meantime, what can the Trump administration do to get around this particularly contorted and truly unconstitutional decision? Here, Liz Wheeler lays out a few parameters that Trump might pursue moving forward.