Trump's Birthright Order Faces Legal and Public Hurdles

President Donald Trump's executive order to redefine birthright citizenship has faced significant legal challenges and public disapproval. The order aims to restrict citizenship to children born in the U.S. to parents who are U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents, contrasting with the 14th Amendment's traditional interpretation. A Pew Research survey shows that 56% of U.S. adults disapprove of the order, highlighting partisan divides. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a block on the order, noting the lack of an emergency need for the policy. Multiple district courts, including a ruling by Judge Coughenour, have declared the order unconstitutional, and judges, including those appointed by Trump, stress the administration's low likelihood of success on appeal. The issue may ultimately be resolved by the U.S. Supreme Court.