The US Supreme Court has agreed to review the legality of former President Donald Trump's executive order restricting birthright citizenship, setting the stage for a landmark decision by June 2026. The case challenges Trump's 2025 directive, which sought to deny citizenship to children born in the US to parents without citizenship or permanent residency.
Lower courts previously ruled the policy unconstitutional, citing violations of the 14th Amendment's citizenship clause. The Trump administration argues the amendment does not apply to children of undocumented immigrants or temporary visa holders, claiming current interpretations incentivize 'birth tourism.'
White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson stated, "This case will have enormous consequences for the security of all Americans." Opponents, including the ACLU, counter that "no president can change the 14th Amendment's fundamental promise."
The ruling could redefine citizenship norms established since 1868, with implications for immigration policy and millions of families. Legal experts note this marks the first major test of birthright citizenship provisions in the modern era.
