Supreme Court Ruling Allows Trump’s Citizenship Decree to Take Effect
Washington. The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that it will not deport children who are deemed ineligible for U.S. citizenship until the restrictive citizenship-by-birthright order takes effect on July 27, following pressure from two federal judges.
Background on the Citizenship-by-Birthright Order
The controversial order, issued by President Trump, aims to limit citizenship by birthright for certain individuals born in the United States. This move has sparked legal challenges, with two federal district judges setting accelerated timelines to decide if the order can be blocked again, given the Supreme Court’s recent ruling.
Judges’ Pressure and Government Response
During separate hearings in lawsuits challenging the Trump order, U.S. District Judges Deborah Boardman in Greenbelt, Maryland, and Joseph LaPlante in Concord, New Hampshire, pressed the Department of Justice for assurances that the Trump administration would not deport children without at least one parent who is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident until the order takes effect.
Brad Rosenberg, representing the government in both cases, declined to provide such assurances, and the judges requested written confirmation by Tuesday and Wednesday.
Legal Challenges and Supreme Court Decision
Following the Supreme Court’s conservative majority ruling on Friday in favor of their case and two others challenging Trump’s decree, defenders of immigrant rights in Maryland quickly revised their lawsuit.
The Supreme Court’s resolution did not address the legality of Trump’s citizenship-by-birthright order but instead halted judges’ ability to issue nationwide injunctions blocking the president’s policies.
Trump Administration Targets Harvard University Over Alleged Antisemitism
The Trump administration has accused Harvard University of enabling antisemitism on its campus and threatened to withhold “a wide range of federal benefits” if it fails to comply with laws combating antisemitism.
Government’s Allegations and Response
In a letter to Harvard President Alan Garber, the government task force created to combat antisemitism stated, “Harvard stands out as one of the most prominent and visible breeding grounds for racial discrimination.”
After a “thorough investigation,” the Civil Rights Office of the Department of Health and Human Services concluded that Harvard “has egregiously violated” a law prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, and national origin.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the Trump administration’s citizenship-by-birthright order? The order aims to restrict citizenship by birthright for certain individuals born in the United States.
- When will this order take effect? The order is set to take effect on July 27.
- Will children of undocumented immigrants be deported immediately? No, the Trump administration has stated it will not deport these children until the order takes effect.
- What legal challenges exist against the citizenship-by-birthright order? Multiple lawsuits have been filed, with federal judges setting accelerated timelines to decide if the order can be blocked again following the Supreme Court’s recent ruling.
- What is the controversy surrounding Harvard University? The Trump administration has accused Harvard of enabling antisemitism on its campus and threatened to withhold federal benefits if it fails to comply with laws combating antisemitism.
