SCOTUS takes up birthright citizenship case
The Supreme Court has agreed to decide if President Trump can end birthright citizenship. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
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Stakes of birthright citizenship case
The Supreme Court says it will weigh in on President Trump's executive order aimed at limiting birthright citizenship. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
Court to hear birthright citizenship case
The Supreme Court agreed on Friday to decide the legality of President Trump's plan to end birthright citizenship. CBS News politics reporter Melissa Quinn has more.
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Washington attorney general on birthright case
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New Jersey AG on birthright citizenship case
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on President Trump's plan to end birthright citizenship in May. Several states are challenging the executive order. New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin joins "America Decides" to break down the case.
14th Amendment explained
President Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship is on temporary hold after a federal judge last week called it "blatantly unconstitutional." Birthright citizenship derives from section one of the 14th Amendment. Amanda Frost, professor at the University of Virginia School of Law, joins CBS News to take a closer look at the legal battle.
California AG on birthright citizenship fight
Twenty-two states are suing over President Trump's executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship. One of them is California. The state's attorney general, Rob Bonta, joins "America Decides" to discuss the legal challenge and more.
What happens next with Trump birthright order
The judge who blocked President Trump's order to end birthright citizenship has put a 14-day restraining order in place while the Justice Department has vowed to "vigorously defend President Trump's [executive order.]" CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Democratic attorneys general on Trump policy
More than 20 states have sued the Trump administration over the president's executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett spoke with the Democratic attorneys general of Michigan, New Jersey and Nevada before Trump's inauguration about his pledge to tackle immigration policy.
States sue to block Trump's birthright order
President Trump signed an executive action Monday meant to end birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. whose parents are unauthorized migrants. More than 20 state attorneys general have sued to block the order, which runs contrary to most interpretations of the 14th Amendment. Weijia Jiang has more.
Can Trump really end birthright citizenship?
President Trump on Monday issued an order to federal agencies to deny birthright citizenship to children of parents who are unauthorized immigrants or temporary visa holders, seemingly defying the longstanding interpretation of the 14th Amendment. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more on the legality of that order and some of Mr. Trump's other executive actions.
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How Trump could change immigration policy
President-elect Donald Trump has promised a massive overhaul of the U.S. immigration policy once he takes office on Monday. Some of those promises include the largest deportation operation in American history and the end of birthright citizenship. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the details.
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Trump responds to Supreme Court ballot ruling
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Breaking down the Trump ballot ruling
Former President Donald Trump will appear on the primary ballot in Colorado after the Supreme Court overturned a decision from the state's top court. Tuesday's ruling ensures Trump's name will appear on ballots nationwide unless Congress itself acts. CBS News' Major Garrett, Robert Costa and Jan Crawford have more on the decision.
Legal analysis of Trump ballot ruling
The Supreme Court has ruled 9-0 that former President Donald Trump can remain on Colorado's ballot, overturning a decision by the state's top court. CBS News election law contributor David Becker and Derek Muller, professor for Notre Dame Law School, discuss the legal aspects of the ruling.
SCOTUS punts Trump ballot issue to Congress
The Supreme Court ruled Monday that former President Donald Trump can appear on the 2024 ballot, overturning a ruling from Colorado's top court. Justices said only Congress can enforce the so-called "insurrection clause" that has been used in arguments to disqualify Trump from holding office. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins to unpack the ruling.
SCOTUS rejects effort to get Trump off ballot
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected efforts in Colorado to disqualify former President Donald Trump from the primary ballot. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports.
Why SCOTUS kept Trump on the 2024 ballot
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday reversed a Colorado Supreme Court decision that barred former President Donald Trump from the state's primary ballot due to his actions on Jan. 6. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford breaks down the ruling. Then, Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold joins with her reaction.
Bill Clinton at Epstein deposition: "I saw nothing, and I did nothing wrong"
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DOJ charging 30 more people for roles in anti-ICE protest at Minnesota church
The criminal civil rights case has also ensnared journalist Don Lemon.
Trump says he's "not happy" with progress in Iran negotiations
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Photo of Lutnick on Epstein's island removed from DOJ files now restored
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DOJ charging 30 more people for roles in anti-ICE protest at Minnesota church
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Trump says he's "not happy" with progress in Iran negotiations
President Trump said Friday that he is "not happy" with the pace of progress in negotiations with Iran.
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