US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, dealing a major blow to Trump's agenda

The U.S. Supreme Court today upheld birthright citizenship in a significant 6-3 decision, striking down an executive order by former President Donald Trump that sought to redefine American citizenship. This ruling reaffirms the long-standing interpretation of the 14th Amendment's Citizenship Clause, ensuring that nearly all individuals born on U.S. soil are automatically granted citizenship.

The majority opinion, penned by Chief Justice John Roberts, stated that the Framers of the 14th Amendment intended to extend the promise of citizenship to "every free-born person in this land," and the Court affirmed to uphold that promise. The decision, which stemmed from the case *Trump v. Barbara*, represents a substantial setback for Trump's immigration agenda, which aimed to deny citizenship to children born in the U.S. to parents present illegally or on temporary visas.

This ruling marks the second major defeat for President Trump from the conservative-leaning Supreme Court during his second term, following an earlier decision in February that struck down many of his tariffs. The Court's affirmation of birthright citizenship maintains over a century of legal precedent and ensures that millions born within the United States will continue to have their citizenship recognized.