The US Supreme Court has upheld birthright citizenship, ruling against a central piece of President Donald Trump's anti-immigrant agenda. The decision affirms that nearly all people born in the United States are entitled to citizenship under the 14th Amendment.
Trump responded on his Truth Social platform, calling the ruling 'too bad for our Country.' He urged Congress to take up the matter legislatively, stating, 'No long and unwieldy Constitutional Amendment is necessary! Congress should start TODAY to work on ending expensive and unfair to our Country, Birthright Citizenship. They will have my Complete and Total Support!'
Court Ruling Details
The Supreme Court's opinion, delivered by Chief Justice John Roberts, stated: 'Children born in the United States to parents unlawfully or temporarily present are “subject to the jurisdiction” of the United States and are citizens at birth under the Fourteenth Amendment’s Citizenship Clause.' The ruling spanned 194 pages, with Justice Clarence Thomas writing a lengthy dissent—nearly 90 pages, the longest of his tenure.
The majority included Chief Justice Roberts and Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, Ketanji Brown Jackson, and Amy Coney Barrett. Justice Brett Kavanaugh concurred in the judgment but dissented in part. Dissenting opinions were filed by Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, and Neil Gorsuch.
Trump's Executive Order and Agenda
Trump had issued an executive order on the first day of his second term seeking to end birthright citizenship. The order aimed to override the Constitution, though his administration argued it correctly interpreted the 14th Amendment. Dismantling birthright citizenship is a key facet of Trump's agenda. He attended oral arguments in person—the first time a sitting president had done so.
Other Supreme Court Rulings
In a separate ruling, the Supreme Court upheld laws in two conservative states excluding transgender girls and women from competing in female sports, handing Trump a 'culture war' victory. The court also struck down limits on campaign spending, removing barriers for wealthy donors to send unlimited funds to federal political candidates.
Additional Trump Administration News
Trump announced a Republican national convention ahead of the midterm elections to energize voters. Federal filings showed Trump earned over $1 billion from crypto businesses in 2025. The administration is putting religious freedom at the forefront of health policy, potentially affecting reproductive health, LGBTQ+ care, and vaccine policy.
Other developments: A Roman Catholic nun was released from ICE custody after being arrested while walking to mass. NPR retracted a story claiming Justice Alito was retiring. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned oil and gas companies to lower prices. China emerged as a winner from the Strait of Hormuz crisis. FBI veterans alleged Kash Patel flouted rules in divulging arrests. Over $4 billion will be spent upgrading US military and spy bases in the UK.
