Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship in 6-3 Decision
The Supreme Court recently upheld the constitutionality of birthright citizenship by a narrow margin, with the majority decision affirming its legality. However, the dissenting opinions, particularly from Justices Gorsuch, Alito, and Thomas, are viewed by the author as a basis for impeachment due to their interpretation of the Fourteenth Amendment. Marshall argues that the plain meaning of the birthright citizenship clause has been inexplicably challenged. He believes that the very fact this case reached the Supreme Court and garnered dissenting votes is a farce. The author expresses surprise at Justice Gorsuch's dissent, considering Alito and Thomas as lost causes. It is unsettling that Trump-appointed justices were necessary for the majority decision. Birthright citizenship is described as unambiguous law and good policy, essential for the entire U.S. citizenship system. This is because the U.S. lacks extensive records of who is and isn't a citizen, unlike naturalized citizens. Birth certificates, the primary documentation for native-born citizens, rely on the principle of birthright citizenship. Without this anchor, the author contends that the entire fabric of U.S. citizenship collapses.