Cases Being Heard
The consolidated cases are:
Trump v. CASA, Inc. (24A884)
Trump v. Washington (24A885)
Trump v. New Jersey (24A886)
These cases challenge nationwide injunctions issued by lower courts that blocked the enforcement of Executive Order 14160, which aimed to deny automatic U.S. citizenship to children born to undocumented immigrants or temporary residents.
Focus of the Oral Arguments
While the executive order itself raises significant constitutional questions, particularly concerning the 14th Amendment's Citizenship Clause, the Supreme Court's current focus is narrower. The Court will examine whether federal district judges have the authority to issue nationwide injunctions that prevent the enforcement of federal policies beyond the specific parties involved in a case. The Trump administration argues that such broad injunctions exceed judicial authority and disrupt the implementation of federal policies.
Significance
The outcome of these hearings could have far-reaching implications:
Judicial Authority: A decision limiting the scope of nationwide injunctions could reshape how federal policies are challenged and enforced across the country.
Executive Power: The case tests the extent of presidential authority in redefining citizenship criteria without constitutional amendments.
Constitutional Interpretation: It brings into question the interpretation of the 14th Amendment and the precedent set by United States v. Wong Kim Ark (1898), which affirmed birthright citizenship.
Public Access
C-SPAN has requested permission to televise the oral arguments, citing the case's national importance. However, the Supreme Court has historically prohibited cameras in the courtroom. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Court has provided live audio streams of oral arguments, a practice that continues.
The oral arguments are scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. EDT on May 15. Audio recordings and transcripts will be made available on the Supreme Court'
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