In an interview you'll see Only on 2, Senator Catherine Cortez Masto endorsed Teresa Benitez-Thompson for Nevada Congressional District 2. The two also commented on Tuesday's Supreme Court decisions.
The birthright citizenship order, which Trump signed on the first day of his second term, is part of his administration’s broad immigration crackdown.
The birthright citizenship order is part of the Trump administration’s broad immigration crackdown.
The Supreme Court has agreed to take up the constitutionality of President Trump’s order on birthright citizenship.
The judge announced his decision Thursday after an hour-long hearing and said a written order will follow.
The outcome was a victory for Trump, who has complained about individual judges throwing up obstacles to his agenda.
Immigrants, rights groups and states, including Nevada sued almost immediately to challenge the executive order.
The U.S. is among about 30 countries where birthright citizenship — the principle of jus soli, or 'right of the soil' - is applied.
The U.S. is among about 30 countries where birthright citizenship - the principle of jus soli or “right of the soil” - is applied.
Trump's order questions that the 14th Amendment extends citizenship automatically to anyone born in the United States. The law would go into effect February 19th.
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