Supreme Court affirms birthright citizenship via 14th Amendment

Immigrant families in the United States have faced significant personal upheaval due to efforts to end birthright citizenship. Some families have considered leaving the country, while others have contemplated placing unborn children up for adoption to ensure they receive citizenship.

In response to the uncertainty surrounding executive efforts to change immigration status, some parents have begun naming legal guardians for their children in anticipation of detention or deportation. Others have altered their daily routines, such as avoiding workplaces or shopping centers, to minimize contact with authorities.

On June 30, the Supreme Court issued a ruling stating that the 14th Amendment guarantees birthright citizenship. This decision rejected the administration's attempt to end automatic citizenship for children born on U.S. soil to non-citizen parents.