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Ms. Toad

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3. It can't.

Reply to sinkingfeeling (Reply #1)

Tue Jul 1, 2025, 10:54 AM

Jul 1

But it's all about interpretation of the amendment, not overriding it. Trump's contention is that his interpretation is the correct one - that immigrants who haven't gone through the correct process aren't under the jurisdiction of the US. It is a ludicrous argument, because if they aren't under the jurisdiction of the US we couldn't jail then, deport them, etc.

Ultimately, it is the courts job to determine what that phrase (and any other constitutional provision) means.

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Trump lawyer says no immediate deportations under birthright citizenship order, as judges to decide on challenges [View all] BumRushDaShow Jul 1 OP

How is it possible for an EO to override the Constitution? sinkingfeeling Jul 1 #1

The actual E.O. content itself hasn't made it up to the SCOTUS yet BumRushDaShow Jul 1 #2

It can't. Ms. Toad Jul 1 #3