Tag Archives: Supreme Court

Trump v. Barbara and the Future of Birthright Citizenship: Comparing America’s Constitutional Tradition with Global Trends

By: Justin Maglin On April 1, 2026, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Trump v. Barbara, a case concerning Executive Order 14,160, which President Trump issued on his first day back in office. The order directs federal agencies not to recognize citizenship claims for children born in the United States if their mothers were unlawfully present or […]

UK Supreme Court Makes Final Decision on Brexit Debate

GINA BRIGNOLA – To leave the European Union, a nation must execute Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty.[1] After much debate as whether the Prime Minister, now Theresa May, or Parliament can begin the exit process, the High Court of the United Kingdom ruled on November 3, 2016 that Parliament must give its approval before […]