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Trump Attends Supreme Court Hearing to End Birthright Citizenship

Demonstrators gathered outside the U.S. Supreme Court as justices began hearing arguments on President Trump's effort to abolish birthright citizenship. In an unprecedented move, President Trump attended the oral arguments in person, marking the first time a sitting president has done so. A protester criticized the challenge, calling birthright citizenship "settled law" that was decided long ago by Congress and the Court. The policy, which grants citizenship to anyone born on U.S. soil, stands in contrast to most of the world, where citizenship is based on parental nationality.

Key Points: Trump Seeks to End Birthright Citizenship at Supreme Court

  • Historic Supreme Court hearing
  • Trump attends arguments in person
  • Protesters defend constitutional practice
  • Challenge to 14th Amendment
  • Only ~30 nations have similar policy
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"I think it is settled law": Protester slams Trump's effort to end birthright citizenship

Protesters slam Trump's effort to overturn birthright citizenship as he personally attends historic Supreme Court hearing on the issue.

"I think it is settled law... it's really awful that it has to come up again today because of an executive order by the Trump administration. - Protester"

Washington, DC, April 2

Demonstrators gathered outside the US Supreme Court as the justices began weighing President Donald Trump's landmark effort to abolish birthright citizenship. In a move that made history, the President attended the oral arguments in person, underscoring the high stakes of the legal challenge.

The scene outside the court on Wednesday was marked by intense debate as critics of the administration gathered to defend the long-standing constitutional practice. Speaking to ANI, one demonstrator expressed frustration over the move to overturn what many consider a fundamental pillar of American law.

"I think it is settled law. It has been decided long ago by the Supreme Court and by Congress that I think it's really awful that it has to come up again today because of an executive order by the Trump administration," the protestor said.

Reinforcing his stance ahead of the proceedings, President Trump lashed out at the policy on social media, labelling the United States as "the only country... stupid enough" to maintain the practice. These comments set the stage for his arrival at the Supreme Court to personally witness the pivotal hearing regarding the legal status of the tradition.

The United States is currently part of a group of approximately 30 nations, primarily situated in the Americas, that provide automatic nationality to individuals born on their soil. This policy, known as stands in stark contrast to the legal frameworks of numerous countries throughout Europe, Asia, and Africa, which adhere to the principle. Under that system, a person's citizenship is determined by the nationality of their parents rather than their specific geographic place of birth.

Marking a significant escalation in his administration's efforts to challenge this norm, the President departed the White House earlier today to attend the Court in person. According to a report by The Hill, he was present specifically to observe the legal presentation delivered by the administration's counsel, Solicitor General D. John Sauer.

The President spent approximately two hours inside the chamber before his departure. His appearance is widely considered to be the first time a sitting US leader has witnessed oral arguments in person, further galvanising the national debate over the executive challenge to birthright citizenship.

- ANI

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Priya S
The protester is right, it is settled law. The 14th Amendment is clear. It's worrying to see a president personally try to overturn it. In our Indian context, imagine if someone tried to change who is considered a citizen under our Constitution just before an election. Very destabilizing.
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Rohit P
Trump calling other countries "stupid" is so unnecessary. Every nation has its own historical and social reasons for its citizenship laws. Ours in India is based on bloodline to protect our cultural fabric. The US system was built for immigrants. Why dismantle it now? 🤔
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Sarah B
While I understand the desire to control immigration, attacking birthright citizenship feels like attacking the very idea of America. It's what made the country unique. As an observer from India, I hope the Supreme Court upholds the constitution. The executive shouldn't override it.
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Vikram M
Interesting to see the global perspective in the article. Most of the world doesn't have birthright citizenship. But the US isn't "most of the world." Its strength came from being a nation of immigrants. Changing this core principle seems like a reactionary move, not a thoughtful policy shift.
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Karthik V
With respect, I have to offer a slightly different view. No law is above review. If a practice is causing issues like "birth tourism," it's fair to debate it. Many developed nations manage without *jus soli*. The US can have a rational discussion about updating its laws for the modern era.

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