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NewsYubaNetJune 30, 2026Placer

Supreme Court Rules Against Ending Birthright Citizenship

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that an executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship for children of non-citizens is unconstitutional. The decision maintains the existing legal standard established by the 14th Amendment.

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Why It Matters

This ruling prevents a change to citizenship eligibility for children born in the U.S. to parents who are not citizens or lawful permanent residents, maintaining the status quo for .

Key Facts

  • The U.S. Supreme Court declared the executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship unconstitutional.
  • The executive order was signed in January 2025.
  • The order aimed to deny citizenship to children born in the U.S. whose parents are neither citizens nor lawful permanent residents.
  • The court's decision reaffirms the precedent established by the 14th Amendment regarding birthright citizenship.

Who's Mentioned

organizationU.S. Supreme Court“The judicial body that issued the ruling.”organizationSouthern Poverty Law Center“An organization that issued a statement supporting the court's decision.”otherTrump v. Barbara“The specific legal case decided by the Supreme Court.”personDonald Trump“The President who signed the executive order in question.”