The U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision upholding birthright citizenship has sparked a strong reaction from President Donald Trump, who plans to ask the court to reconsider its ruling.
Trump expressed his opposition to the decision in a post on social media, calling it "absolutely insane" and stating that it will lead to significant financial losses for the country.
The president cited specific examples of how the ruling is being exploited, including advertisements on billboards along the Southern border and in Mexico, offering birthright citizenship to those willing to pay thousands of dollars.
Trump vowed to take immediate action, filing a petition for a rehearing with the Supreme Court in the hopes of reversing the decision.
The court's ruling allowed the losing party to file a petition for a rehearing within 25 days, but it would require a majority agreement among justices for a rehearing to be considered.
Conservatives have been exploring ways to move forward against birthright citizenship, with some suggesting a constitutional amendment may be necessary.
Others have pointed to arguments from justices who sided with the majority but did not explicitly state that the Constitution enshrines birthright citizenship.
House Speaker Mike Johnson has stated that Republicans are exploring a legislative push to address the issue, but no public progress has been reported since the ruling.
