Supreme Court spurns Trump on birthright citizenship
The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to uphold birthright citizenship, rejecting President Trump's attempt to restrict it via executive order. The court affirmed that children born on US soil are citizens under the 14th Amendment.
Why it matters
This is a significant constitutional ruling that preserves a foundational aspect of US citizenship law despite executive opposition.
US President Donald Trump speaks to the press in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on June 3, 2026. — AFP/File Listen to article 1x 1.2x 1.5x comments Join our Whatsapp Channel Add Dawn as a trusted source WASHINGTON: The US Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected President Donald Trump’s bid to restrict birthright citizenship in a blow to one of his signature anti-immigration initiatives.
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