Washington, April 2 (IANS) The US Supreme Court heard sweeping arguments on whether the Constitution guarantees citizenship to all children born on American soil, as the Trump administration pressed a narrower reading that could exclude children of undocumented migrants and temporary visitors.Arguing for the government on Wednesday (local time), Solicitor General John Sauer told the court that the 14th Amendment’s citizenship clause was never meant to apply universally. “The clause does not …
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Washington, April 1 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said he plans to attend a US Supreme Court hearing on birthright citizenship, as the top court prepares to take up a closely watched legal challenge to his executive order on the issue.“I think so. I do,” Trump said when asked if he would be present in court. “Because I have listened to this argument for so long.”The case centres on Trump’s effort to end automatic citizenship for children born in the United States to non-citizen pare…
Washington, March 31 (IANS) The US Supreme Court will hear arguments in a closely watched case on birthright citizenship, which tests President Donald Trump’s bid to restrict automatic citizenship for children born to certain non-citizens and could reshape the meaning of the 14th Amendment and decades of legal precedent. The case centres on an executive order issued by Trump. It directs federal agencies to deny citizenship to children born in the United States to parents who are either in the …
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Apple CEO Tim Cook has dismissed speculation about stepping down, calling such reports “a rumour” and reaffirming his commitment to leading the company. In a conversation on ABC News, Cook said he has no plans to slow down.“No, I did not say that. I have not said that. That is a rumour going around,” he said when asked about reports suggesting he might step back from his role.Cook, who has spent nearly three decades at Apple, said his connection with the company re…
Washington, March 11 (IANS) Concerns about Chinese nationals exploiting America’s birthright citizenship laws through a growing “birth tourism” industry surfaced during a US Senate hearing, with one witness warning lawmakers that thousands of children born in the United States are later raised in China.The issue was raised during a hearing of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution examining whether children born in the United States to undocumented migrants or temporary visi…
Washington, March 7 (IANS) The Hindu American Foundation has joined dozens of faith-based organisations in urging the US Supreme Court to uphold birthright citizenship, warning that any attempt to limit the constitutional right would unsettle immigrant families and threaten religious diversity in the country.On February 26, the Hindu American Foundation (HAF) joined 57 faith-based organisations to file an amicus brief in Trump v. Barbara, a case currently under review by the US Supreme Court, ac…
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday that India would go in for a rebalancing of the proposed trade agreement with the United States, if required, to protect its interests, in view of the changed situation following the US Supreme Court annulling the tariff hikes announced earlier by the Donald Trump administration.”Given the evolving situation on US tariffs, we will wait and watch and ensure India’s best interests are protected,” Goyal said at a …
Washington, Feb 27 (IANS) A Republican lawmaker has introduced legislation in the US House of Representatives to authorise the death penalty for individuals convicted of raping children under federal law, declaring there would be “zero mercy for child rapists” and that those who prey on minors should face “the harshest consequence we can deliver.”Unveiling the Death Penalty for Child Rapists Act, Congresswoman Nancy Mace said the proposal would send “an unmistakable message: Child rapi…
New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Gold and silver prices eased on Thursday, amid profit booking by investors, although rise in geopolitical tensions and decline in US dollar capped the slide.MCX gold April futures lost 0.25 per cent to Rs 1,60,741 per 10 grams on an intra-day basis. Meanwhile, MCX silver March futures declined 1.16 per cent to Rs 2,65,200 per kg.In the previous session, the MCX April gold contract and March silver contract had gained 0.74 per cent and 3 per cent, respectively, prompting …
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) Gold and silver prices surged significantly on Wednesday, amid rise in global trade uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and decline in US dollar.MCX gold April futures gained 0.76 per cent to Rs 1,61,180 per 10 grams around 11.30 am on an intraday basis. Meanwhile MCX silver March futures gained 3.20 per cent to Rs 2,69,075 per kg.International gold prices including US futures also climbed as investors rushed for safe-haven buying amid persisting US-Iran tensions and unce…