Trump Seeks Supreme Court Rehearing on Birthright Citizenship Case

Donald Trump announced his intention to request the Supreme Court to rehear the birthright citizenship case, labeling the previous ruling a "miscarriage of justice." In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated, "I will be asking for a Rehearing by the United States Supreme Court, IMMEDIATELY. This miscarriage of justice will destroy America if they don’t change their absolutely insane decision." The Supreme Court had ruled in June that children born in the United States are citizens at birth, with Chief Justice John Roberts affirming that the 14th Amendment protects this right. Trump's executive order from January 20, 2025, sought to end immediate birthright citizenship for children of illegal immigrants or those on temporary visas. He criticized advertisements near the border promoting birthright citizenship, claiming it leads to significant financial exploitation. Historically, the Supreme Court has not granted rehearings in argued cases since 1965, making Trump's request a long shot. Some supporters argue that pursuing this case is essential for advancing Trump's immigration agenda, while estimates suggest that between 20,000 to 26,000 births occur annually by women on tourist visas.