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Donald Trump's Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship : The order seeks to deny U.S. citizenship to children born on U.S. soil to undocumented or temporary-status immigrants. This executive action challenges the traditional interpretation of the Fourteenth Amendment . Multiple federal judges have blocked the order, citing it as unconstitutional. Nationwide Injunctions : A central legal issue is whether district court judges have the authority to issue nationwide injunctions —rulings that apply across the entire country. The Trump administration argues these injunctions are overused and politically motivated, undermining executive authority. The Supreme Court is not yet ruling on the constitutionality of the executive order but is considering the scope of judicial power. Oral Arguments and Judicial Reactions : Justices, including Kavanaugh, Jackson, Kagan, Barrett, and Roberts, posed probing questions about the practicality, legality, and implications of the executive order and nationwide injunctions. Concerns were raised about enforcement, potential statelessness of children, and the broader impact on judicial integrity and public trust. Interview with West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey : McCuskey discusses the amicus brief filed by West Virginia and the American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ) . He argues that nationwide injunctions are unconstitutional and harmful to judicial credibility. He emphasizes the need for proper legal channels, like class action lawsuits , instead of broad injunctions from single district courts. McCuskey also reflects on the historical and constitutional foundations of judicial authority under Article III . Political and Legal Implications : The conversation touches on the concept of lawfare —using legal systems to challenge political opponents. McCuskey warns against undermining the judiciary’s independence through strategic forum shopping and overreach by lower courts. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. Thanks for Listening #seanhannity #hannity #marklevin #levin #charliekirk #megynkelly #tucker #tuckercarlson #glennbeck #benshapiro #shapiro #trump #sexton #bucksexton #rushlimbaugh #limbaugh #whitehouse #senate #congress #thehouse #democrats #republicans #conservative #senator #congressman #congressmen #congresswoman #capitol #president #vicepresident #POTUS #presidentoftheunitedstatesofamerica #SCOTUS #Supremecourt #DonaldTrump #PresidentDonaldTrump #DT #TedCruz #Benferguson #Verdict See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.