Fact Check: "28 states chose to ignore Trump's birthright citizenship fight, risking citizens' rights."
What We Know
The claim that "28 states chose to ignore Trump's birthright citizenship fight, risking citizens' rights" is rooted in the legal battles surrounding President Trump's executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. to parents who are undocumented or on temporary visas. Following the issuance of this executive order, lawsuits were filed by immigrant rights groups and 22 states, resulting in federal district courts issuing nationwide injunctions to block the order's enforcement (NPR, Reuters).
The Supreme Court recently ruled to limit these nationwide injunctions, allowing the Trump administration to proceed with its policy in states that did not challenge the order. Specifically, the court's decision indicated that in the 28 states that did not file lawsuits against the executive order, the administration could potentially implement the policy (New York Times, Washington Post).
Analysis
The assertion that 28 states "chose to ignore" the birthright citizenship fight can be interpreted in a few ways. Firstly, it is accurate that these states did not participate in the legal challenges against Trump's executive order. This lack of action means that the executive order could take effect in those states, thereby risking the citizenship rights of children born to undocumented immigrants in those jurisdictions (CBS News).
However, it's important to note that the term "ignore" may imply a level of negligence or indifference that does not fully capture the complexities of state-level legal strategies and political considerations. Many of these states may have opted not to challenge the order due to various factors, including political alignment with the Trump administration or differing legal priorities (New York Times).
The Supreme Court's ruling did not address the constitutionality of the executive order itself, which remains a contentious issue. The court's decision primarily focused on the authority of federal courts to issue nationwide injunctions, thereby allowing the executive order to be enforced in states that did not contest it (NPR, Washington Post). This procedural ruling leaves open the possibility for future legal challenges, particularly through class-action lawsuits that could arise in response to the executive order (New York Times).
Conclusion
The claim that "28 states chose to ignore Trump's birthright citizenship fight, risking citizens' rights" is True. The evidence indicates that these states did not challenge the executive order, which allows it to be enforced there, potentially jeopardizing the citizenship rights of children born to undocumented immigrants. While the language of "ignoring" may not fully encapsulate the motivations behind these states' decisions, the factual basis of the claim stands correct.
Sources
- Supreme Court limits nationwide injunctions in birthright case
- Immigrants scramble for clarity after Supreme Court ruling
- What the Supreme Court's Ruling Will Mean for Birthright Citizenship
- Supreme Court limits nationwide orders that have blocked Trump's birthright citizenship policy
- Supreme Court, in birthright citizenship case, limits judges' authority
