President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order on August 6, 2026, attempting again to limit birthright citizenship for children of non-American citizens or legal permanent residents.
Articles Tagged with Fourteenth Amendment
Supreme Court Reaffirms the Constitutionality of Birthright Citizenship
The United States Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship in Trump v. Barbara on June 30, 2026.
Supreme Court Will Decide the Scope of Birthright Citizenship
In one of the most impactful decisions of the 2025-26 term, the Justices will weigh whether a restrictive policy imposed by the Trump administration complies with the Fourteenth Amendment.
West Virginia State Bar Sued Over Diversity Rule
The case comes on the heels of other attacks on diversity and inclusion programs, partly inspired by the Supreme Court decision banning affirmative action in college admissions.
Pennsylvania Congressman Faces Ballot Disqualification Lawsuit
A lawsuit in Pennsylvania state court argues that U.S. Representative Scott Perry should be disqualified from appearing on the 2024 ballot under Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment.
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Constitutional Law, Election Law
Trump Disqualified From Colorado Primary Ballot
On Tuesday, December 19, 2023, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled that Donald J. Trump is disqualified from holding the office of President and cannot be listed on Colorado's primary ballot in 2024.
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Election Law
ACLU Challenges South Dakota Vanity Plate Restrictions
The American Civil Liberties Union of South Dakota filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of South Dakota on Friday, November 3, 2023, challenging South Dakota's personalized license plate law.
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Civil Rights, Free Speech
Nasdaq Diversity Rule Upheld by Fifth Circuit
The Fifth Circuit on Wednesday upheld a Nasdaq rule requiring companies listed on its exchange to have women and minority directors on their boards or provide an explanation as to why they do not.
Suit Filed Over Texas Book Restriction Law
Booksellers, publishers, and writers sued Texas officials in federal court on Tuesday alleging a new book restriction law violates the First and Fourteenth Amendments of the U.S. Constitution.
Major Book Publisher Sues Florida School District Over Book Bans
A Florida school district was sued on Wednesday by Penguin Random House, advocacy group PEN America, authors, and parents, over its recent book banning.
