Immigration Enforcement Funding and Policy Shifts; Birthright Citizenship Ruling
Key Questions
What funding was approved for immigration enforcement?
The Senate passed $70B for ICE and Border Patrol by a 52-47 vote. Trump also signed the Secure America Act as part of ongoing border policy pushes.
What was the Supreme Court's ruling on birthright citizenship?
SCOTUS ruled on the issue, creating political pressure on GOP lawmakers. Kavanaugh's concurrence suggested a possible statutory path, though legislative follow-up remains uncertain.
How have courts responded to recent Trump immigration policies?
Multiple judges blocked the post-Thanksgiving immigration processing halt. Additional rulings struck down a $100,000 H-1B visa fee and addressed green card policy adjustments.
The Senate approved $70 billion for ICE and Border Patrol and Trump signed the Secure America Act, while states pursue coordinated resistance through 242 bills, 53 enacted. A federal judge allowed termination of deportation protections for 1,100 Somalis, and the birthright-citizenship ruling continues to generate political pressure and litigation.