Case on Birthright Citizenship Reaches US Supreme Court With Unexpected Development
Supreme Court to Examine Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Policy This week, a significant policy effort by President Donald Trump—aimed at restricting birthright citizenship—lands at the U.S. Supreme Court, but with a twist. The focus might shift away from the core issue. Federal judges from Washington, Massachusetts, and Maryland have issued nationwide orders to halt Trump’s January […]
Discussions on birthright citizenship intensify as Supreme Court hearings approach
This week, President Trump’s attempts to redefine birthright citizenship will reach the Supreme Court for the first time during his second term. The court will be looking at significant administrative actions related to this issue. Right now, the judiciary isn’t directly challenging the legality of Trump’s order, which seeks to deny automatic citizenship to children […]
Ronny Chieng likens obtaining US citizenship to entering an ‘evil empire’
“The Daily Show” host Ronny Chieng recently shared his thoughts on becoming a US citizen during a podcast appearance, likening it to joining an “Evil Empire.” He discussed this on the “Award Circuit” podcast, reflecting on his journey from Malaysia to the US as a child, then back to Malaysia by age seven. Chieng mentioned […]
‘I no longer envision a future in the UK’: new citizenship rules exclude refugees
On February 9th, Ayman Alfsain, a refugee film director, was looking forward to his career and preparing to apply for British citizenship. However, the next day, everything shifted drastically for him and many others. The government revealed that refugees would typically be denied the chance to apply for British citizenship, even if they have permission […]
Police Without Citizenship: New Mexico Law Allows Non-Citizens to Join the Force
A new law in New Mexico aims to address crime and police shortages by allowing foreigners with federal work permits to serve as police officers. Signed by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on April 7, the legislation, known as Senate Bill 364, follows the Biden administration’s issuance of over 2 million work permits to non-citizens under […]
Chief Justice John Roberts Requested by C-SPAN for Help in Significant Birthright Citizenship Case
C-Span Requests Video Coverage of Supreme Court Oral Arguments Recently, C-Span reached out to Chief Justice John Roberts, urging him to allow video cameras during oral arguments at the Supreme Court concerning birthright citizenship. This request comes in a context marked by heightened national interest, particularly following an executive order issued by President Trump on […]
Roberts is requested to permit televised discussions on birthright citizenship.
C-Span has reached out to Supreme Court Secretary John Roberts, urging him to permit cameras during the oral arguments in the birthright citizenship case initiated by President Trump. In a letter sent to Roberts on April 23, the network emphasized that this case holds “deep national significance” and advocated for live coverage of the proceedings. […]
Rwandan Man Charged with Hiding Role in Genocide to Gain U.S. Citizenship
The Rwandan man living in New York was accused by federal authorities of seizing his role in the 1994 Genocide and gaining US citizenship. “When genocide began in 1994, Faustin Nsabumukunzi was accused of hiding his role as a local leader in Rwanda from US authorities,” he reported. CNN. “An estimated 800,000 Tutsi were killed […]
Clinton-Appointed Judge Agrees Trump’s Order Requiring Citizenship To Vote Hurts Democrats
The Clinton-appointed judge agreed on Thursday that President Donald Trump’s executive order, which required plaintiffs to demand evidence of a citizenship voting, would hurt Democrats. US district judge Colleen Collee Cotery, who was appointed to the bench by President Bill Clinton, blocked Trump’s orders that required state officials to vote in federal elections and directed […]
Judge blocks Trump order requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote
A federal judge in Washington, D.C. blocked some of President Donald Trump’s executive orders on election integrity, particularly provisions relating to providing documentary proof of citizenship before being allowed to register to vote. Judge Colleen Coller Cotery of the District of Columbia, U.S. District Court, handed over the orders in response to a lawsuit filed […]