American Civil Liberties Union & D. John Sauer

American Civil Liberties Union: The American Civil Liberties Union is leading the legal team representing the children and parents challenging Donald Trump's order, advocating for the preservation of birthright citizenship.

D. John Sauer: D. John Sauer, the top United States — Supreme Court of the United States lawyer for the administration, argued that the 14th Amendment's Citizenship Clause was not intended for children of noncitizens illegally or temporarily in the United States.

American Civil Liberties Union: The American Civil Liberties Union successfully challenged Donald Trump's executive order, with their National Legal Director Cecillia Wang arguing the case before the United States — Supreme Court of the United States.

D. John Sauer: D. John Sauer, representing the Trump administration, argued against birthright citizenship before the United States — Supreme Court of the United States, citing concerns about 'birth tourism'.

American Civil Liberties Union: The American Civil Liberties Union's LGBTQ and HIV Project senior counsel, Jon Davidson, expressed disappointment, calling the ruling a 'heartbreaking setback' for transgender rights.

D. John Sauer: D. John Sauer, the Solicitor General, appealed to the United States — Supreme Court of the United States, arguing for the President's authority over passports and foreign affairs.

American Civil Liberties Union: The American Civil Liberties Union, also representing plaintiffs, called the ruling a 'stain' on the court for ignoring the role of race.

D. John Sauer: U.S. Solicitor General D. John Sauer argued before the United States — Supreme Court of the United States that the birthright citizenship clause does not extend to children of temporary visa holders or undocumented immigrants.