Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Birthright Citizenship Order

Washington D.C. - The Supreme Court engaged in a lively debate on Thursday, focusing on the extent of judicial power and the use of nationwide injunctions, as they considered arguments surrounding President Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship. The executive order, issued last year, seeks to redefine who qualifies for automatic citizenship at birth within the United States.

The case reached the Supreme Court after three separate federal judges issued injunctions, effectively halting the implementation of the President's order. These injunctions argued that the order potentially violates the 14th Amendment of the Constitution, which guarantees citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to its jurisdiction.

During the hearing, justices questioned the government's legal justification for the order and the appropriateness of nationwide injunctions that can block executive actions across the country. Some justices expressed concern that such injunctions limit the President's ability to enforce immigration laws. Others raised questions about the potential impact on families and communities if birthright citizenship were to be redefined.

The Supreme Court's decision, expected in the coming months, could have significant implications for immigration policy and the interpretation of the 14th Amendment. Legal observers are closely analyzing the arguments presented and the justices' lines of questioning to anticipate the court's ruling. CBS News' chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford provided on-the-ground coverage from Washington D.C.