The US government is struggling to implement a major change in policy regarding birthright citizenship. During an oral argument at the Supreme Court, Solicitor General D. John Sauer was asked by Justice Brett Kavanaugh how hospitals and states would handle newborns affected by President Trump’s executive order.
Sauer couldn’t provide a clear answer, admitting that federal officials would need to figure it out on their own. He later suggested that they “hopefully” would do so. This exchange highlights the administration’s lack of a workable plan for its unconstitutional order, raising concerns about how the government intends to handle this issue.
The Supreme Court’s failure to provide guidance on the implementation details of Trump’s executive order has left many wondering what the future holds for birthright citizenship in the US. As the court weighs the constitutionality of the order, one thing is clear: the administration’s approach is uncertain and potentially harmful.
Source: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/05/birthright-citizenship-injunction/682830