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NewsNBC 6 South Florida (WTVJ) – PoliticsJune 30, 2026United States

Supreme Court Rules Birthright Citizenship Remains Constitutional

The Supreme Court struck down a Trump administration executive order that sought to end birthright citizenship for children born to parents in the U.S. unlawfully or temporarily. The 6-3 ruling affirmed that the 14th Amendment guarantees citizenship to anyone born on U.S. soil, with very limited exceptions.

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Why It Matters

The ruling maintains the current legal status of children born in the U.S. to non-citizen parents, preventing the implementation of an that would have denied them automatic citizenship.

Key Facts

  • The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the executive order limiting birthright citizenship is unconstitutional.
  • The ruling confirms that children born in the U.S. to parents who are in the country unlawfully or temporarily are citizens at birth under the 14th Amendment.
  • The executive order was signed by President Trump on his first day of his second term in January 2025.
  • The ruling affects more than 250,000 babies born in the U.S. annually.
  • The decision applies to children of individuals in the U.S. both illegally and legally, including students and green card applicants.
  • Justice Brett Kavanaugh dissented in part, suggesting Congress has the authority to create birthright exceptions through legislation.
  • Justice Clarence Thomas wrote a 91-page dissent.
  • The 14th Amendment was ratified in 1868.
  • The court relied on the 1898 precedent of Wong Kim Ark.
  • President Trump stated he supports Congressional action to end birthright citizenship via legislation.

Who's Mentioned

otherWong Kim Ark“1898 Supreme Court precedent.”organizationPennsylvania State University“Research institution.”organizationLeague of United Latin American Citizens“Plaintiff in the case.”personD. John Sauer“Solicitor General who argued for the administration.”personBrett Kavanaugh“Justice who joined the majority but dissented in part regarding Congressional au”other14th Amendment“Constitutional amendment governing citizenship.”personClarence Thomas“Dissenting Justice.”personRoman Palomares“President of LULAC.”personSamuel Alito“Dissenting Justice.”organizationMigration Policy Institute“Research organization.”personNeil Gorsuch“Dissenting Justice.”personElena Kagan“Justice in the majority.”personSonia Sotomayor“Justice in the majority.”organizationFederation for American Immigration Reform“Advocacy group supporting immigration restrictions.”personAmy Coney Barrett“Justice in the majority.”personJohn Roberts“Chief Justice who wrote the majority opinion.”personKetanji Brown Jackson“Justice in the majority.”personDonald Trump“President who issued the executive order.”