A Camas resident argues that a recent Supreme Court decision on birthright citizenship has been misrepresented. The court did not create a new law, but rather refused to destroy a settled law that has been in place since 1898. In the case of Trump v. Barbara, the court struck down an executive order that sought to strip citizenship from children born on American soil, also known as unborn children of illegal immigrants.
Implications of the Decision
Justice Kavanaugh suggested that Congress might restrict birthright citizenship by statute, and the Speaker of the House announced plans to try. This has raised concerns about the fragility of the Constitution and the potential for partisan manipulation of citizenship laws. The decision has been seen as a victory for those who support the rights of unborn children and the principles of the Constitution.
Original reporting: Clark County Today (Vancouver WA) — read the source article.
