What happened: The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case on a Trump administration executive order that sought to end birthright citizenship. Lower courts had previously ruled the order unconstitutional.
Why it matters:
- The decision could affect the citizenship status of children born in the US to non-citizen parents.
- It may set a significant precedent on the interpretation of the 14th Amendment and executive power.
MNN Take: The Supreme Court's review will clarify the legal boundaries of birthright citizenship and the authority of executive orders in this area.
Sources: NYTimes US