US Supreme Court ruling would impact citizenship rules in different states

The U. S. Supreme Court's ruling creates a significant divide in citizenship rights for babies born to undocumented parents, allowing those in Massachusetts to gain citizenship while those in New Hampshire do not. Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell stated that the ruling undermines the 14th Amendment and opens the door for future presidential overreach. Legal experts, like Northeastern law professor Jeremy Paul, assert that this decision may enable future administrations to issue unconstitutional orders more easily.

The court's ruling limits the ability of opponents to challenge such orders nationwide, forcing them to fight state by state. In response, the ACLU has filed a class-action lawsuit in New Hampshire on behalf of at least five immigrant parents. Campbell expressed disappointment over the lack of a nationwide injunction, emphasizing the importance of consistent citizenship rights. The ruling has broader implications for how citizenship is determined across state lines. This case highlights the ongoing debate about immigration and citizenship rights in the United States.