Trump Asks Supreme Court to Reconsider Birthright Citizenship

Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he will request the US Supreme Court to reconsider its ruling on birthright citizenship. This decision follows a Fox News report detailing a Texas hospital advertising maternity services to expectant mothers in Mexico. Trump stated on his social media platform that signs and billboards are appearing near the southern border and in Mexico, advertising "BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP" with "Deliveries starting at $4000".

Trump characterized this as "shocking new evidence" that warrants a review of the 14th Amendment's guarantee of birthright citizenship. The report from Fox News, which Trump appeared to exaggerate, focused on just two billboards. The Supreme Court's previous ruling affirmed that the 14th Amendment grants citizenship to individuals born in the United States, regardless of their parents' immigration status.

The former president's call for a rehearing indicates a continued focus on immigration policy and border security issues. The legal basis for challenging the established interpretation of the 14th Amendment is expected to be a significant point of contention. The Supreme Court has not yet responded to Trump's request.