US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in blow to Trump
Summary
The US Supreme Court ruled that babies born in the United States have a constitutional right to citizenship, including those born to parents who are in the country illegally or temporarily. The court’s 6-3 decision rejected President Donald Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship through an executive order.Key Facts
- The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the 14th Amendment grants citizenship to anyone born in the US.
- Chief Justice John Roberts wrote that citizenship is "the right to have rights" and applies to all born on American soil.
- President Trump wanted to end birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants and some temporary visitors.
- The 14th Amendment has guaranteed birthright citizenship since 1868.
- Justices Clarence Thomas, Neil Gorsuch, and Samuel Alito dissented, arguing the decision was a mistake.
- President Trump said the ruling was "too bad" and plans to continue trying to end birthright citizenship through Congress.
- Civil rights groups welcomed the ruling as a confirmation of long-standing legal rights.
- White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller criticized the decision, saying it threatens US national identity.
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