This pregnant woman sued Trump over birthright citizenship. Now it’s up to the supreme court
theguardian.comPublished: 5/15/2025
Summary
Monica, at the center of a high-stakes legal battle over Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship, faces emotional challenges amplified by her pregnancy, which adds weight to her concerns about her baby's future. Having fled political persecution in Venezuela for asylum just before learning she was pregnant in 2019, Monica is now expecting her first child while balancing her role as a plaintiff in a significant Supreme Court case alongside daily preparations to protect herself and her child from separation or deportation. The legal battle also involves other mothers like her, amplifying fears about the impact of potential legal developments on their lives despite hopeful outcomes.