Supreme Court Justice Sam Alito criticized following birthright citizenship hearing

The Supreme Court heard arguments on President Donald Trump's executive order redefining birthright citizenship, with observers noting Justice Samuel Alito's apparent support for the government's position.

While Chief Justice John Roberts called Solicitor General D. John Sauer's approach "quirky," Alito posed questions that aided the government's arguments, citing illegal immigration as unknown during the 14th Amendment's adoption. Alito also raised hypothetical questions about Iranian sleeper cells obtaining citizenship.