Birthright Citizenship In Trump's Eyes: It's a Bug , Not a Feature

Let's cut right to the chase here: Donald Trump's latest attempt to unilaterally rewrite the Constitution through executive fiat is exactly the kind of authoritarian bullshit that should terrify anyone who gives a damn about American democracy. His administration's desperate plea to the Supreme Court isn't just legally dubious—it's a full-frontal assault on one of the most fundamental principles enshrined in our Constitution.

The Latest Power Play in Context

So what the hell is actually happening here? On his very first day back in office (because of course he couldn't wait to get back to dismantling democratic norms), Trump signed an executive order attempting to deny birthright citizenship to children born on U.S. soil to parents without permanent legal status. Now his Justice Department, led by acting Solicitor General Sarah Harris, is begging the Supreme Court for emergency intervention after three separate federal appeals courts told them to go pound sand.