NewsNBC 6 South Florida (WTVJ) – Local NewsJune 30, 2026Miami-Dade
Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that efforts to restrict birthright citizenship are unconstitutional, reaffirming the 14th Amendment's guarantee of citizenship to those born in the U.S. The decision blocks a recent executive order aimed at ending the practice.
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The ruling maintains the legal status of for individuals born in the U.S., preventing the implementation of executive restrictions that would have altered eligibility for citizenship based on parental status.
Key Facts
- The Supreme Court ruled that restrictions on birthright citizenship are unconstitutional.
- The decision reaffirms the interpretation of the 14th Amendment regarding citizenship for those born in the U.S.
- The ruling effectively blocks an executive order signed by President Trump intended to end birthright citizenship.
- Chief Justice John Roberts, Justices Brett Kavanaugh, Amy Coney Barrett, and the three liberal justices formed the majority.
- Justice Samuel Alito authored the dissenting opinion.
- President Trump has called on Congress to pursue legislation to end birthright citizenship following the court's decision.
- The 14th Amendment is cited as the legal basis for the court's decision, extending citizenship to 'every free-born person in this land'.
Who's Mentioned
personYareliz Mendez-Zamora“Individual cited as a beneficiary of the 14th Amendment.”personSamuel Alito“Justice who authored the dissenting opinion.”organizationU.S. Supreme Court“The judicial body that issued the ruling.”personJohn Roberts“Chief Justice who authored the majority opinion.”personCharles Zelden“Constitutional law professor at Nova Southeastern University.”personDonald Trump“President who sought to end birthright citizenship via executive order.”