Supreme Court Set to Rule on Trump’s Bid to Limit Birthright Citizenship

The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to issue its ruling Tuesday on President Donald Trump’s attempt to restrict birthright citizenship, a policy first introduced through an executive order on his first day back in office. A lower court previously blocked the directive, which sought to deny citizenship to children born in the U.S. if neither parent holds citizenship or permanent residency.

14th Amendment at the Center of the Dispute

Challengers argue the policy violates the Constitution’s Citizenship Clause, which has historically guaranteed citizenship to nearly all babies born on American soil. The administration contends that the phrase “subject to the jurisdiction thereof” excludes children of those without lawful permanent domicile, citing concerns over so called birth tourism.

Case Originated From New Hampshire Lawsuit

The legal challenge stems from a class-action suit filed by affected families, with experts estimating the policy could impact the citizenship status of roughly 250,000 newborns annually if upheld. During oral arguments in April, Trump became the first sitting president to attend a Supreme Court hearing in person.

Part of Broader Immigration Rulings

The court’s conservative majority has largely sided with Trump on immigration matters this term, though it has ruled against him on other issues, including tariffs and a Federal Reserve dismissal attempt.