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Donald Trump has launched a furious tirade against the Supreme Court as he braces for a potential blow over his bid to end birthright citizenship for millions of Americans.
The court is expected to rule soon on whether Trump lacks the authority to override the citizenship protections guaranteed under the 14th Amendment, which states that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens of the United States.
But sitting in the Oval Office on Thursday, Trump lashed out at the conservative-dominated court, declaring that it would be a disgrace if it didnt do what he wanted.
Birthright citizen is done by no other country, no other country in the world the way were doing itwere a laughing stock, Trump said, ignoring the fact that dozens of countries confer citizenship at birth with no conditions.
And if the Supreme Court approves that decision, they have done a great disservice to the United States of America.
https://www.thedailybeast.com/trump-melts-down-in-unhinged-scotus-rant/
niyad
(134,050 posts)Submariner
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poli-junkie
(1,598 posts)Lochloosa
(16,805 posts)Yes, about three dozen countries offer unconditional birthright citizenship (known as jus soli or "right of the soil"
, granting citizenship to nearly anyone born within their borders.
The countries that grant unconditional birthright citizenship include:
The Americas: Nearly every country in North, Central, and South America, including Canada, Mexico, Argentina, and Brazil. The Caribbean: Nations such as Antigua and Barbuda, Jamaica, and St. Lucia. Other regions: A small number of countries outside the Western Hemisphere also offer it, including Pakistan, Tanzania, and Fiji.
Conditional Birthright Citizenship round
50 other countries offer conditional birthright citizenship. This means a child born in the country may qualify, but it often depends on the legal status of the parents or other requirements (such as the child residing in the country for a certain number of years). Countries with conditional policies include the United Kingdom, Germany, and Australia.
Citizenship by Blood (jus sanguine)
Most countries in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East do not offer birthright citizenship to the children of noncitizens. Instead, they use the principle of jus sanguinis ("right of blood"
, where a child's citizenship is determined by the nationality of their parents, regardless of where the child is born
Justice matters.
(10,090 posts)is turning against them with his con-man's lies?
-misanthroptimist
(1,828 posts)He's into pre-tantrums, now.
Skittles
(172,906 posts)COL Mustard
(8,395 posts)The person in residence at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, and no other reason. He makes us look stupider every time he opens his mouth.
Is is January 20, 2029 yet? Please wake me that day.
IzzaNuDay
(1,344 posts)And hoping I can outlive him!
COL Mustard
(8,395 posts)But Ill read some obituaries with great gusto!
BattleRow
(2,716 posts)Joinfortmill
(21,679 posts)MLWR
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