Appeals Court Blocks Trump’s Attempt to Restrict Birthright Citizenship

The ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit brings the White House’s theory of citizenship closer to a full Supreme Court review.

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Judges Fear for Their Safety Amid a Wave of Threats

Federal judges are worried that online threats against judges who oversee high-profile cases challenging Trump administration policies may lead to real-world violence.

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Is Trump’s Plan to End Birthright Citizenship ‘Dred Scott II’?

The 14th Amendment overturned the 1857 decision that denied citizenship to Black people. Scholars say President Trump’s proposal betrays that history.

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Seattle Judge Blocks Trump’s Executive Order to End Birthright Citizenship

A federal judge in Seattle has issued a temporary order halting the president’s plan.

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