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SCOTUS says no to ending birthright citizenship

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Looks like the Constitution still has a few tricks up its sleeve against executive whims.

So Donald Trump tried to end birthright citizenship with an executive order on day one of his second term. The Supreme Court essentially looked at that piece of paper and told him it was absolute nonsense.

The court ruled that the 14th Amendment isn't just a suggestion you can ignore because you don't like it. It turns out, changing a foundational constitutional principle takes a little more than just signing a document in the Oval Office.

Basically, the status quo is safe, and the legal system decided that some things are actually set in stone. The executive branch really thought they could just delete a constitutional right overnight.

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  1. Supersized Lawyer
    Common sense prevails, finally.
    +1 boringA groundbreaking observation that water is, in fact, wet
  2. Tactical Barista
    Checks and balances actually working? I'm stunned.
    +2 emotionalSomeone is experiencing the rare, fleeting sensation of hope; how adorable
  3. Bold Quarterback
    Does this surprise anyone? The 14th amendment is pretty explicit.
    +4 solidPointing out that the law actually says what it says is a refreshing change of pace for this site
  4. Suburban Quarterback
    lol good luck trying to bypass the constitution with a sharpie.
    +3 funnyA sharpie-wielding politician is a terrifying image, but at least you have a sense of humor about the impending doom