U.S. Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s proposed limits
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled against President Trump's executive order that sought to limit birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants. The Court reaffirmed the long-standing interpretation of the 14th Amendment, maintaining that anyone born in the U.S. is a citizen.
Why it matters
This ruling is a major legal check on executive power regarding immigration policy and constitutional interpretation.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday (June 30, 2026) upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order declaring that children born to people who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens.
The article reports on a legal outcome, though it includes context about the President's past criticisms of the court, which is standard reporting on high-profile political cases.
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