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From the liberal wing, Justice Elena Kagan acknowledged that critics of both the Biden and Trump administrations had used friendly jurisdictions to their advantage. But she asked Sauer how else states could tackle executive orders they perceived to be blatantly unconstitutional.
And Justice Katonji Brown Jackson questioned the fairness of the Trump administration, pushing ahead, denying citizenship documents regardless, knowing only those with the means could successfully challenge in courts.
And Justice Katonji Brown Jackson questioned the fairness of the Trump administration, pushing ahead, denying citizenship documents regardless, knowing only those with the means could successfully challenge in courts.
And Justice Katonji Brown Jackson questioned the fairness of the Trump administration, pushing ahead, denying citizenship documents regardless, knowing only those with the means could successfully challenge in courts.
As for how they might weigh in on a future, more direct question of birthright citizenship, Justice Sonia Sotomayor said Trump was violating four established Supreme Court precedents. And the conservatives on the court raised issues, too. Justice Neil Gorsuch referred to a patchwork of problems with enforcing the executive order in some states and not others.
As for how they might weigh in on a future, more direct question of birthright citizenship, Justice Sonia Sotomayor said Trump was violating four established Supreme Court precedents. And the conservatives on the court raised issues, too. Justice Neil Gorsuch referred to a patchwork of problems with enforcing the executive order in some states and not others.
As for how they might weigh in on a future, more direct question of birthright citizenship, Justice Sonia Sotomayor said Trump was violating four established Supreme Court precedents. And the conservatives on the court raised issues, too. Justice Neil Gorsuch referred to a patchwork of problems with enforcing the executive order in some states and not others.
And Justice Brett Kavanaugh had a testy exchange with Sauer on the practicalities.
And Justice Brett Kavanaugh had a testy exchange with Sauer on the practicalities.
And Justice Brett Kavanaugh had a testy exchange with Sauer on the practicalities.
Again, we don't know. These were the last scheduled arguments of the court's term. A decision may not come until June or July, but the unusual nature of the case could mean that we would see a decision arrive sooner. Let's turn now to the huge economic package that Republicans in the House are hoping to pass to deliver on major parts of President Trump's agenda.
Again, we don't know. These were the last scheduled arguments of the court's term. A decision may not come until June or July, but the unusual nature of the case could mean that we would see a decision arrive sooner. Let's turn now to the huge economic package that Republicans in the House are hoping to pass to deliver on major parts of President Trump's agenda.
Again, we don't know. These were the last scheduled arguments of the court's term. A decision may not come until June or July, but the unusual nature of the case could mean that we would see a decision arrive sooner. Let's turn now to the huge economic package that Republicans in the House are hoping to pass to deliver on major parts of President Trump's agenda.
And I should say first, we are in the middle of this process. Large portions of the package are still unresolved, and it'll likely go through significant changes as it winds its way through the House and eventually the Senate. But as of this week, we have a better sense of what Republicans want.
And I should say first, we are in the middle of this process. Large portions of the package are still unresolved, and it'll likely go through significant changes as it winds its way through the House and eventually the Senate. But as of this week, we have a better sense of what Republicans want.
And I should say first, we are in the middle of this process. Large portions of the package are still unresolved, and it'll likely go through significant changes as it winds its way through the House and eventually the Senate. But as of this week, we have a better sense of what Republicans want.
Some of their goals have been outlined, and three committees approved critical pieces of the legislation. Richard Rubin, a U.S. tax policy reporter for The Wall Street Journal, spoke with us about what's in it so far.
Some of their goals have been outlined, and three committees approved critical pieces of the legislation. Richard Rubin, a U.S. tax policy reporter for The Wall Street Journal, spoke with us about what's in it so far.
Some of their goals have been outlined, and three committees approved critical pieces of the legislation. Richard Rubin, a U.S. tax policy reporter for The Wall Street Journal, spoke with us about what's in it so far.
There are a few temporary tax breaks in this bill that Trump campaigned on, like extending and increasing the 2017 child tax credit by $500 through 2028, also eliminating taxes on tips and overtime pay through 2028. As for how it might impact taxpayers across different income brackets, the biggest savings would go to the wealthiest.