DHS Secretary Mullin Critiques Supreme Court’s Ruling on Birthright Citizenship
Homeland Security Secretary Mark Wayne Mullin expressed strong disapproval of the Supreme Court’s ruling that upheld birthright citizenship. Mullin emphasized the decision, which was also opposed by President Trump, was “completely wrong.” He raised concerns about “birth tourism,” especially from China, arguing that foreign individuals exploit the system to acquire citizenship, thereby compromising U.S. national security.
President Trump stated on Wednesday that he intends to request the Supreme Court to reconsider its decision regarding birthright citizenship. On his platform, Truth Social, he described the court’s ruling as “absolutely insane,” asserting that it permits children of undocumented immigrants and those in the U.S. temporarily to gain citizen status.
Trump noted that he is already witnessing instances of the ruling’s misuse. He pointed out that billboards along the southern border and throughout Mexico are advertising BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP, featuring phrases like “Delivery starting at $4,000.” Similar advertisements are emerging in various locations across the U.S., and he mentioned that substantial amounts of money are being made from this practice, which he views as a scam to gain citizenship.
Investigation Ordered by Texas Governor
In response to these concerns, Texas Governor Greg Abbott directed an investigation into a hospital in Mexico that is promoting a “birth package,” insisting that “Citizenship is not for sale.”
Trump further declared, “I will immediately ask the U.S. Supreme Court for a review. If they don’t change their completely insane decision, this miscarriage of justice will destroy America.”
The Supreme Court’s ruling allows the losing party to file for a retrial within 25 days after a verdict, but a majority of justices must agree to reconsider the case.
Supreme Court Upholds Prenatal Citizenship
In a 6-3 decision, Chief Justice John Roberts indicated that all children born to parents who are unlawfully or temporarily present in the U.S. are “citizens by birth” according to the Fourteenth Amendment.
In the aftermath of the ruling, conservatives have been exploring avenues to challenge birthright citizenship, with some suggesting a constitutional amendment may be necessary. Others, however, note the perspectives of justices like Brett Kavanaugh, who sided with the majority but did not explicitly state that the Constitution guarantees birthright citizenship. In his concurrence, Kavanaugh acknowledged President Trump’s mistake of enforcing restrictions through executive order, suggesting such measures could, instead, appropriately be enacted by Congressional law.
House Speaker Mike Johnson mentioned that Republicans are considering legislative efforts, although there hasn’t been any significant progress publicly since the ruling.
