Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, striking down Trump executive order

The U.S. Supreme Court issued a 6‑3 ruling that preserves the broad interpretation of birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment, rejecting President Donald Trump’s Executive Order 14160, which sought to deny citizenship to children born in the United States to temporary visitors. Chief Justice John Roberts authored the majority opinion, emphasizing the long‑standing legal understanding that anyone born on U.S. soil is a citizen, with only narrow exceptions such as diplomatic immunity. Justices Alito, Gorsuch and Thomas would have upheld the Trump order, while Justice Kavanaugh dissented on the constitutional question but noted an existing federal statute supporting birthright citizenship.

Vice President JD Vance responded angrily, calling the decision “preposterous” and warning that it could encourage “birth tourism.” He said the administration would intensify its immigration crackdown and explore ways to reverse the ruling. Legal analysts had anticipated the Court’s rejection of the executive order, noting that the decision aligns with established constitutional precedent.