At Supreme Court, a Once-Fringe Birthright Citizenship Theory Takes the Spotlight
Before the Trump presidency, there was broad consensus that the 14th Amendment established birthright citizenship for children born in the United States.
Citizenship and Naturalization
What to Know About the 3 U.S. Citizen Children Removed to Honduras
Lawyers say the families wanted the children to remain in the United States. The Trump administration says the mothers requested the children’s removal. The dispute has constitutional stakes.
House Votes to Require Proof of Citizenship in Federal Elections
Conservatives have long argued for stronger laws to combat voter fraud, something that election experts say is exceedingly rare.
House Passes ‘SAVE Act’ Requiring Proof of Citizenship to Vote
Conservatives have long argued for stronger laws to combat voter fraud, something that election experts say is exceedingly rare.
Supreme Court Asked to Keep Pause on Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order
Immigrant groups and Democratic states pushed back on a Trump administration request for the Supreme Court to allow curbs on birthright citizenship to go into effect in some places.
Trump Is Trying to Gain More Power Over Elections. Is His Effort Legal?
A far-reaching executive order aims to reshape the country’s voting laws, is sure to be challenged in court and reflects the president’s concerted push to expand his power.
Trump Signs Executive Order Requiring Proof of Citizenship to Vote in Elections
Administration officials cited cracking down on immigrants illegally on voter rolls as one of the executive order’s main goals, amplifying Mr. Trump’s grievances about electoral integrity.
Justices to Consider Trump Request to Lift Nationwide Pause on Birthright Citizenship Order
The justices requested responses by early April from the states and groups who had challenged the executive order.
Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order Reaches the Supreme Court
Trump administration lawyers asked the justices to limit the sweep of decisions by three lower courts that had issued nationwide pauses on the policy.
Over 230,000 Canadians Want Elon Musk’s Citizenship Revoked
The petition accused Elon Musk of attacking Canadian sovereignty. The billionaire adviser to President Trump responded on X, saying “Canada is not a real country.”