Supreme Court rules against Trump's birthright citizenship executive order

The Supreme Court ruled on June 30, 2026, that President Trump's executive order aimed at restricting birthright citizenship is unconstitutional. The court reaffirmed that individuals born on U.S. soil are citizens, regardless of their parents' immigration status. Chief Justice John Roberts stated that citizenship is a right that allows individuals to participate in the political community. In a dissenting opinion, Justice Clarence Thomas argued that the Citizenship Clause guarantees citizenship to those born in the U.S. regardless of their race. The ruling prevents millions of children from potentially losing their citizenship rights, which could have resulted in statelessness for some. Prior to the decision, Trump criticized Justices Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett for their anticipated votes against his policy. Polls indicate that two-thirds of Americans support maintaining birthright citizenship as outlined in the 14th Amendment.