OCA - Asian Pacific American Advocates v. President Trump
Overview
Overview
OCA - Asian Pacific American Advocates sued President Trump over his birthright citizenship executive order, alleging that it violates the 14th Amendment of the Constitution.
The Issue
Issue
Whether President Trump's birthright citizenship executive order violates the 14th Amendment's guarantee of citizenship to all persons born in the United States and subject to its jurisdiction.
The Rules
Rule
The 14th Amendment, Section 1 confers citizenship on all persons born in the United States and subject to its jurisdiction. Executive orders must comply with constitutional provisions and may be challenged as unconstitutional if they conflict with explicit constitutional guarantees.
The Application
Analysis
OCA-APAA contends that the executive order contradicts the plain language and established interpretation of the 14th Amendment's Citizenship Clause by attempting to restrict or condition birthright citizenship in a manner the Constitution does not permit.
The Conclusion
Conclusion
The case remains active before Judge Timothy J. Kelly in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, with the constitutional validity of the birthright citizenship order unresolved pending judicial determination.
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