The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down President Donald Trump’s executive order that sought to limit birthright citizenship, ruling 6-3 to uphold a precedent that has stood for more than 150 years. The decision reaffirms the constitutional guarantee that children born on American soil automatically receive U.S. citizenship, regardless of their parents’ immigration status or visa category. The majority opinion emphasized that this principle, rooted in the 14th Amendment ratified in 1868, remains a cornerstone of American law.
President Trump had issued the order earlier this year in an attempt to end automatic citizenship for babies born to parents who are in the country illegally or on temporary visas. Following the ruling, he expressed frustration on social media, calling the decision “too bad for our country” and suggesting that Congress could legislate an end to the constitutional provision. Legal experts note, however, that changing birthright citizenship would require a constitutional amendment, not ordinary legislation, leaving the president with little recourse.
The Court also issued two other significant rulings. In one, the justices decided that states may ban transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports at the school level. In another, they struck down restrictions on how campaign spending can be coordinated, a move expected to reshape political fundraising and strategy.
