Supreme Court to Hear Trump's Birthright Citizenship Challenge

President Donald Trump has recently issued a series of executive orders that have raised serious concerns among legal experts and civil rights organizations about the future of the rule of law in the United States. One executive order seeks to expand military support for police, increase prison capacity, and shield law enforcement officers from accountability, a move critics argue could lead to greater abuse and impunity. Trump’s broader approach to governance has included bypassing legislative processes, attacking the judiciary, and attempting to undermine independent legal institutions, which commentators warn erodes foundational democratic safeguards. Courts have so far consistently ruled against his attempts to unilaterally define citizenship, but ongoing legal challenges raise questions about the extent of presidential power over fundamental rights. Observers emphasize that the law is meant to constrain all, including the president, and warn against any shift toward governance dictated by a single individual or party. The current moment is viewed as a pivotal test for America’s commitment to constitutional principles and the separation of powers.