Supreme Court deadline passes for Trump to ask for birthright citizenship reconsideration

A deadline set by the Supreme Court for the Department of Justice to request a reconsideration of President Trump's order to strip birthright citizenship has come and gone without a filing. The 25-day window, which began on July 7, closed on Tuesday, marking the end of the administration's opportunity to appeal a lower court's decision blocking the president's attempt to revoke the "jus soli" principle. This principle, which grants citizenship to individuals born on U.S. soil, has been a cornerstone of American immigration policy for decades.

The Trump administration's move to strip birthright citizenship was met with significant opposition from lawmakers, advocacy groups, and the courts. In September 2020, a federal judge in Maryland blocked the president's order, ruling that it exceeded his constitutional authority. The administration had appealed the decision to the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, which upheld the lower court's ruling in May 2022. The Supreme Court subsequently denied the administration's request for a review, paving the way for the reconsideration petition that has now expired.

With the deadline passed, it appears that the Trump administration's bid to alter the long-standing policy of birthright citizenship has been effectively blocked. The decision is a significant victory for immigration advocates, who have long argued that the "jus soli" principle is a fundamental aspect of American identity and a cornerstone of the country's commitment to democracy and equality.