US World Cup Star Wouldn’t Be American Under Trump Plan
Summary
Folarin Balogun, a key player for the U.S. men’s soccer team, was born in New York and is a U.S. citizen by birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment. President Donald Trump has tried to end birthright citizenship in his second term, which would affect players like Balogun who gained citizenship this way. The Supreme Court is considering a case about Trump's executive order that would restrict birthright citizenship.Key Facts
- Folarin Balogun scored two goals for the U.S. in their 4-1 World Cup win over Paraguay.
- Balogun was born in Brooklyn, New York, in 2001, making him a U.S. citizen by birthright citizenship.
- Birthright citizenship grants automatic U.S. citizenship to anyone born in the country, under the 14th Amendment (1868).
- Balogun’s parents are Nigerian, and he grew up in England, giving him eligibility to play for three countries.
- President Trump issued an executive order in January 2025 aiming to end birthright citizenship unless a parent is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
- Multiple lawsuits have blocked Trump’s order from taking effect so far.
- The Supreme Court recently heard arguments on the legality of Trump’s birthright citizenship order.
- The upcoming Supreme Court ruling could change how citizenship is granted to people born in the U.S.
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