Supreme Court Strikes Down Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship

The Supreme Court ruled on June 30, 2026, that President Donald Trump's executive order aimed at restricting birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment was invalid. The court reaffirmed that birthright citizenship applies to all children born in the United States, regardless of their parents' immigration status. Stephen Miller, former White House deputy chief of staff for policy, criticized the ruling, describing it as 'destructive' and 'outrageous.' He argued that American citizenship should not be considered a universal right. The ruling was authored by Chief Justice John Roberts, with a majority opinion supported by Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, Amy Coney Barrett, and Ketanji Brown Jackson. Justice Brett Kavanaugh concurred in part and dissented in part, suggesting that while the executive order should be struck down, Congress has the authority to narrow birthright citizenship. Dissenting opinions were filed by Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, and Neil Gorsuch, who argued that Trump's order aligned with the original intent of the 14th Amendment. Following the ruling, Trump expressed his disappointment and called for legislative action to address birthright citizenship.