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Born in the USA: Supreme Court rebuffs Trump's bid to end birthright citizenship
Published 30 June 2026 ยท us
The US Supreme Court has delivered a significant blow to President Trump's executive order, upholding birthright citizenship for children born on American soil to undocumented
The US Supreme Court has delivered a significant blow to President Trump's executive order, upholding birthright citizenship for children born on American soil to undocumented or temporary visa holders. In a 6-3 decision, the court affirmed that the 14th Amendment guarantees citizenship to nearly all individuals born in the U.S., reaffirming over a century of legal precedent. This ruling removes a key immigration initiative from the administration's agenda.
Published: June 30, 2026 โข 9:56 PM IST ยท Updated: June 30, 2026 โข 11:03 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
The US Supreme Court has delivered a significant blow to President Trump's executive order, upholding birthright citizenship for children born on American soil to undocumented or temporary visa holders.
In a 6-3 decision, the court affirmed that the 14th Amendment guarantees citizenship to nearly all individuals born in the U.S., reaffirming over a century of legal precedent.
This ruling removes a key immigration initiative from the administration's agenda.