United States Upholds Birthright Citizenship and Rejects ICC Authority

The U.S. Supreme Court issued a 6‑3 decision that maintains the longstanding practice of granting citizenship to almost everyone born on American soil. The majority affirmed the 14th Amendment and English common‑law roots of birthright citizenship, while three justices sided with the Trump administration’s view. President Trump called the ruling "too bad for our country" and urged Congress to pass legislation to end birthright citizenship, promising his support. The Department of Justice said it will prioritize prosecutions of alleged birth‑tourism schemes, describing them as a national‑security threat.

Separately, the Trump administration sent a letter to International Criminal Court president Tomoko Akane reiterating that the United States will not recognize any ICC attempts to assert jurisdiction over U.S. persons. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche described the ICC as operating "outside the law" and affirmed that any such effort would be a "direct affront" to U.S. sovereignty. The statement follows a lawsuit filed by three ICC judges challenging U.S. sanctions aimed at entities aiding investigations of American citizens.