NewsThe Times WeeklyJuly 1, 2026United States
Governor Pritzker's Response to Supreme Court Ruling on Birthright Citizenship
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker issued a statement supporting a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated an executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship. The Governor cited the Fourteenth Amendment as the legal basis for his position.
Read the full story at The Times WeeklyWhy It Matters
The Supreme Court's decision maintains the current legal standard that individuals born in the United States are citizens, regardless of their parents' immigration status.
Key Facts
- The Supreme Court ruled against an executive order by President Trump that sought to reverse birthright citizenship.
- Governor JB Pritzker publicly supported the Supreme Court's decision.
- The Governor referenced the Fourteenth Amendment, ratified in 1868, as the constitutional authority for birthright citizenship.
Who's Mentioned
otherTrump v. Barbara“The specific Supreme Court case referenced in the document.”personDonald Trump“Former President whose executive order was struck down by the Supreme Court.”personJB Pritzker“Governor of Illinois who issued a statement regarding the Supreme Court decision”organizationSupreme Court“The judicial body that issued the ruling in Trump v. Barbara.”otherFourteenth Amendment“The constitutional amendment cited as the basis for birthright citizenship.”