Birthright citizenship ruling imperils national security: Mike Johnson
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) criticized the Supreme Court’s ruling against President Donald Trump’s executive order banning birthright citizenship, claiming it jeopardized national security.
TL;DR
- House Speaker Mike Johnson criticized the Supreme Court's ruling against Trump's executive order banning birthright citizenship.
- Johnson stated the ruling endangers national security and is antithetical to the rule of law.
- The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that Trump's executive order was unlawful and 5-4 that it was unconstitutional.
- Justice Amy Coney Barrett, a Trump nominee, sided with Democratic-nominated justices.
- Donald Trump called for Congress to pass legislation to end birthright citizenship, stating it's an easier path than a constitutional amendment.
- Trump pledged his full support for Congressional efforts to end birthright citizenship.