Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship; Trump Misses Appeal Deadline
The Supreme Court decided that kids born in the United States automatically get U.S. citizenship, even if their parents are not legal residents.
A new rule from President Trump tried to stop that, but the Court said it was wrong.
Six of the nine justices said the rule should not be allowed, while three said it could.
Trump promised to fight the decision, but he missed the deadline to ask the Court to review it again.
Because he didn't file a petition, the Court's ruling stays in place.
Supreme Court struck down Trump's executive order limiting birthright citizenship.
Six justices ruled against the administration; three dissented.
The case, Trump v. Barbara, centered on the 14th Amendment’s guarantee of citizenship.
President Donald Trump vowed to fight back, but missed the legal deadline to appeal.
No petition was filed to reconsider the ruling before the deadline.
- Who
- President Donald Trump and the Supreme Court of the United States
- What
- Supreme Court ruling striking down Trump's executive order limiting birthright citizenship
- Where
- United States
- Why
- To determine whether the 14th Amendment guarantees citizenship to children born on U.S. soil regardless of parents' immigration status
- Court
- Supreme Court of the United States
- Case
- Trump v. Barbara
- Decision
- Struck down executive order limiting birthright citizenship
- Justices
- 6-3
- Amendment
- 14th Amendment