18 GOP State Attorneys General Support Trump's Birthright Citizenship Order

A coalition of House Republicans has filed a brief in support of President Trump's executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants. The brief cites historical English legal precedents, including 'Calvin's Case,' to argue that allegiance to the U.S. is essential for citizenship, a stance that aligns with the interpretation of the Fourteenth Amendment. This legal challenge arises from a lawsuit by four Democratic state attorneys general, which has already seen a federal judge temporarily block the order, deeming it 'blatantly unconstitutional.' Proponents of the order, including South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, argue it closes loopholes that have allowed birth tourism and illegal immigration to flourish. Critics assert that the longstanding legal precedent guarantees citizenship for those born in the U.S., regardless of their parents' immigration status. The case is set for a hearing soon, as both sides prepare to present their arguments.