State Attorneys General (coalition) accused Trump Administration
An executive order signed January 20, 2025 directed federal agencies to deny citizenship to certain U.S.-born children. A coalition of states sued, arguing the order conflicts with the Fourteenth Amendment and longstanding judicial interpretation, and that only Congress or a constitutional amendment could alter birthright citizenship.
The accusation
State Attorneys General (coalition)
A coalition of state attorneys general accused the administration of exceeding presidential authority by ordering an end to birthright citizenship by executive order.
The response
Trump Administration
The Justice Department defended the order, arguing the Fourteenth Amendment does not automatically confer citizenship on the children of non-citizens and that the policy is a lawful exercise of executive authority. The administration filed motions to dismiss in several venues.
Sources — primary documents first
- PrimaryFourteenth Amendment, Section 1https://constitution.congress.gov/constitution/amendment-14/
- PrimaryExecutive Order 14160 (text)https://www.federalregister.gov
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