D. John Sauer

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship under the Fourteenth Amendment in Trump v. Barbara, rejecting arguments that it enables exploitation. The decision emphasized historical intent, while dissenting justices raised concerns about modern implications. The article highlights the economic and societal contributions of immigrant descendants, including their roles in business, government, and the military.

The Supreme Court is set to announce decisions on birthright citizenship, transgender sports, and political spending cases. Solicitor General D. John Sauer and other officials attended the session, with predictions suggesting Justice Kavanaugh might handle the transgender and political spending cases, while Chief Justice Roberts may address birthright citizenship.

The Supreme Court has advanced a water access dispute between Nebraska and Colorado over the construction of the Perkins County Canal, which Nebraska claims is necessary to secure water rights under a 1926 compact. Colorado opposes the project, arguing it lacks practical use and could harm shared water resources due to modern groundwater pumping challenges.

The Trump administration is requesting the Supreme Court to approve its expanded ICE detention policy, which requires mandatory detention for immigrants living in the U.S. for years without bond hearings. Federal district courts have largely rejected the policy as a violation of due process, but the administration argues for Supreme Court intervention due to conflicting appellate rulings.

The Supreme Court is set to review the legality of President Trump's attempt to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian and Syrian migrants, a move that could affect over 1.3 million TPS holders in the U.S. The case, Mullin v. Doe, focuses on whether courts can review the administration's decision to revoke TPS without interagency review, with potential far-reaching implications for immigration policy.

The Supreme Court is set to review the legality of President Trump's attempt to revoke Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian and Syrian migrants, affecting approximately 357,000 individuals. The case, Mullin v. Doe, centers on whether the Trump administration can terminate TPS without interagency review, with potential implications for over 1.3 million TPS holders nationwide.

The Supreme Court will decide whether the U.S. Department of Labor secretary must seek federal court approval to impose fines on employers violating agricultural visa rules. The government uses an in-house process, which a lower court ruled unconstitutional, prompting the Supreme Court to review the case. A ruling is expected by next year.

The article discusses the legal battle over President Trump's executive order restricting birthright citizenship, focusing on the interpretation of the 14th Amendment's 'subject to the jurisdiction thereof' clause. The Supreme Court is considering whether this phrase excludes children of temporary residents, with opposing arguments from the Trump administration and the ACLU.