American judge serving on DC US District Court and FISA Court
The Supreme Court is being pressed as states challenge President Trump’s March executive order to create a national voter list and restrict mail ballots. Courts have blocked key provisions, while the administration seeks emergency relief ahead of the midterms.
President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders that narrow who can claim birthright citizenship, targeting birth tourism and expanding exclusions for certain foreign-affiliated parents. The measures follow a June Supreme Court ruling that struck down a broader Trump effort; legal experts and critics say the new orders will face immediate court challenges.
The Supreme Court is weighing the administration’s appeal after lower courts blocked Trump’s mail-voting rule. Courts have halted enforcement ahead of midterms as ballots go out in several states; the White House argues for a streamlined process while critics warn of disenfranchisement.