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NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – MainJune 30, 2026Miami-Dade

Supreme Court Rejects Trump's Attempt to End Birthright Citizenship

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the 14th Amendment guarantees citizenship to all children born in the U.S., regardless of their parents' immigration status. The decision blocks an executive order signed by President Trump in January 2025. President Trump is now calling on Congress to pass legislation to restrict birthright citizenship.

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Why It Matters

The ruling confirms that children born in the U.S. to undocumented or temporary visa-holding parents remain U.S. citizens, maintaining the current legal standard established by the 14th Amendment.

Key Facts

  • The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to block President Trump's January 2025 executive order.
  • The executive order sought to deny birthright citizenship to children of undocumented immigrants or temporary visa holders.
  • The Court affirmed that the 14th Amendment, adopted in 1868, guarantees citizenship to all persons born in the U.S.
  • The executive order never took effect because it was blocked by lower courts shortly after being signed.
  • Justice Brett Kavanaugh suggested that while the executive order was invalid, Congress could theoretically pass legislation to create exceptions, though such laws would face constitutional scrutiny.
  • Amending the U.S. Constitution requires a two-thirds majority in both the House and Senate, followed by ratification by three-fourths of state legislatures.
  • The U.S. Constitution has been amended only 27 times in history.

Who's Mentioned

personMike Johnson“Speaker of the House who expressed disappointment with the ruling.”personJoseph Malouf“Constitutional lawyer interviewed regarding the ruling.”personBrett Kavanaugh“Conservative Justice who voted against the order but suggested Congress could le”other14th Amendment“Constitutional amendment that grants citizenship to all persons born in the U.S.”organizationSupreme Court“The court that ruled 6-3 against the executive order.”personJohn Roberts“Chief Justice who authored the court's decision.”personDonald Trump“President who issued an executive order to limit birthright citizenship.”