Supreme Court Decides Birthright Citizenship, Campaign Finance Cases

Why it matters locally: As the seat of the federal government, the District of Columbia is directly impacted by Supreme Court decisions, especially those pertaining to constitutional law and federal policy. The rulings on birthright citizenship and campaign finance will influence federal operations and policies emanating from Washington.

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WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court concluded its term by issuing significant rulings on several cases. These decisions included a ruling concerning an executive order related to birthright citizenship and another on campaign finance regulations. One principal ruling addressed an executive order issued by President Trump. This order sought to alter birthright citizenship. The Court's decision struck down the executive order. Amy Howe, a Supreme Court analyst and co-founder of SCOTUSblog, provided insights into these rulings. Howe discussed the implications of the Court's decisions during a segment with Geoff Bennett.