What's Next for US Birthright Citizenship Post-Apex Court's Ruling?

The US Supreme Court's recent ruling on nationwide injunctions has given the Trump administration a legal edge, although not the final say, as it seeks to end birthright citizenship.

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At the heart of the issue is a January executive order that would deny American citizenship to children born to undocumented or temporary immigrants, which many say is in contrast with over a century of constitutional precedent.

The Supreme Court's ruling did not address the constitutionality of the order. Instead, it limited the ability of lower court judges to issue nationwide injunctions. This move sends cases back to the lower courts and opens the door for more complex legal maneuvering, including new class-action lawsuits aimed at blocking the policy.

The US Supreme Court handed the Trump administration a procedural victory on Friday but stopped short of ruling on the constitutionality of the president's efforts to end birthright citizenship. So, what exactly does this mean? Here's a breakdown of what has happened, its ramifications and what can be expected, according to the inputs from a report published by The Associated Press on Saturday.

Legal battles will now likely ensue in the lower courts, where judges will be required to reconsider their decisions under new limits on nationwide injunctions.

Meanwhile, immigrant rights activists across the US are reportedly bracing for another trip to court, seeking to uphold what they see as a constitutional right.

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