SCOTUS Addresses Birthright Citizenship in Trump v. Barbara

Justice Jackson uses a hypothetical wallet theft in Japan to argue temporary visitors must follow local laws.
Supreme Court hears arguments in Trump v. Barbara challenging Trump's birthright citizenship order.
Government claims 14th Amendment grants citizenship only to children of freed slaves and lawful residents.
Estimates show 225,000–250,000 children born annually to illegal migrant parents in the U.S.
70,000 children annually born to temporary visitors in the U.S.
Justices question the historical intent of the 14th Amendment regarding temporary visitors.
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