Republican attorneys general from 18 states are supporting the Trump administration's executive order on birthright citizenship through an amicus brief filing. The lead AG, Iowa AG Brenna Bird, argues that individuals coming on tourist visas to have anchor babies do not fall under the original meaning of the United States Constitution. Bird highlights the financial burden on taxpayers for healthcare costs associated with such births.
On the other side, 18 Democrat-led states have filed a lawsuit claiming the executive order is unconstitutional and unprecedented. The lawsuit argues that the President lacks the authority to alter citizenship laws.
