The Trump administration is pushing for the the U.S. Supreme Court to allow some restrictions on birthright citizenship even as legal battles continue over President Donald Trump’s orders to end what has long been seen as a constitutional promise.

The president's contention that birthright citizenship is unconstitutional is considered a fringe view because the Supreme Court ruled to the contrary 127 years ago.

The order, which Trump signed shortly after taking office in January, has been blocked by district judges in Maryland, Massachusetts and Washington. It is currently suspended nationwide