Trump seeks new Supreme Court hearing on birthright citizenship

In June, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected former President Donald Trump’s attempt to eliminate birthright citizenship for people born in the United States. The Court held that the executive order, issued in 2020, violated the Constitution’s Citizenship Clause and the 14th Amendment, which guarantees citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the country.

The ruling followed a series of legal challenges that argued the order would deprive millions of Americans of their birthright status. In a 5‑4 decision, the Court emphasized that the Constitution provides an unequivocal right to citizenship for those born on U.S. soil, and that no presidential action can override this fundamental principle. The order had been part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to restrict immigration and limit the rights of immigrants and their children.

With the decision in place, the policy is unenforced, and the Court’s judgment affirms that birthright citizenship remains a constitutional guarantee. The ruling also signals that executive actions that conflict with constitutional provisions are subject to judicial review, reinforcing the checks and balances inherent in the U.S. legal system.