House Speaker Mike Johnson Criticizes Supreme Court Ruling on Birthright Citizenship

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) expressed criticism of the Supreme Court's ruling against President Donald Trump's executive order banning birthright citizenship, stating that it jeopardizes national security. The ruling, which was decided 6-3 against the executive order and 5-4 on constitutional grounds, included Justice Amy Coney Barrett, a Trump appointee, siding with justices nominated by Democratic presidents. Johnson stated, "Today’s ruling is antithetical to the rule of law and endangers our national security. Our country should be under no obligation to permit illegal immigration to America for the sole purpose of engineering citizenship." He emphasized the importance of the issue, asserting that the Supreme Court's decision was incorrect. Johnson's comments came as former President Trump indicated that he would seek legislative action to overturn birthright citizenship, suggesting that Congress could address the matter without a constitutional amendment.