Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship, Rejects Trump's Executive Order

The Supreme Court ruled on June 30, 2026, to uphold birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump's attempt to restrict it. The court affirmed that children born in the United States, including those born to parents who are unlawfully or temporarily present, are U.S. citizens under the Fourteenth Amendment. The ruling was decided by a 5-4 vote, with Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Amy Coney Barrett joining the three liberal justices. The majority opinion cited the 1898 ruling in Wong Kim Ark, which established that citizenship is determined by birth on U.S. soil. Justice Brett Kavanaugh concurred, stating that while the executive order could not take effect, Congress has the authority to legislate on this matter. Justices Clarence Thomas and Neil Gorsuch dissented, arguing that the Fourteenth Amendment does not guarantee citizenship to children of unlawful or temporary residents. This ruling follows multiple lawsuits challenging Trump's executive order, including a class-action suit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).