Trump Administration Fails to Appeal Supreme Court Ruling on Birthright Citizenship

The Trump administration did not file an appeal by the deadline to contest a Supreme Court ruling on birthright citizenship, which was decided in June. This ruling upheld the right to citizenship for individuals born in the U.S. under the 14th Amendment. President Trump had expressed intentions to reverse this decision since taking office but did not pursue a rehearing after the ruling. The Supreme Court's decision was made with a 6-3 majority, with Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Brett Kavanaugh joining the liberal justices in the majority. Chief Justice John Roberts stated in the majority opinion that citizenship is a right that allows participation in the political community. Following the ruling, Trump indicated on social media that he would appeal immediately, but no formal action was taken. Legal experts suggest that a rehearing is unlikely, as it would require a change of opinion from at least one justice in the majority. Trump's executive order aimed to restrict citizenship for children born to non-permanent residents was blocked by lower courts before reaching the Supreme Court.