US Supreme Court strikes down Trump order restricting birthright citizenship

02-Jul-2026

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The US Supreme Court struck down President Trump's 2025 executive order aiming to limit birthright citizenship, affirming the 14th Amendment's guarantee of citizenship to nearly all children born on US soil. The 6-3 ruling blocked the order, which sought to deny citizenship to children of undocumented immigrants or temporary visa holders. 

The court upheld longstanding legal precedent despite Trump's argument that current interpretations encourage immigration abuse. This decision represents a significant setback for Trump's immigration policies and confirms constitutional protections for birthright citizenship.