Trump-Aligned Lawyer Advances Campaign to Challenge Birthright Citizenship
WASHINGTON — A prominent lawyer who advocated for former President Donald Trump during the tumultuous events of January 6, 2021, is now championing a contentious push to prohibit birthright citizenship in the United States. This latest political maneuver seeks to challenge the long-standing interpretation of the 14th Amendment, which grants citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the U.S. and subject to its jurisdiction. The attorney, who played a crucial role in supporting Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election results, argues that the current understanding of birthright citizenship encourages illegal immigration and undermines … Read more