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Trump Administration Challenges Birthright Citizenship in Supreme Court

9/27/2025

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On September 26, 2025, the Trump administration filed a Supreme Court document on birthright citizenship.
The order, signed on January 20, asserts the Constitution does not guarantee birthright citizenship.
It says those born to unlawfully present mothers or non-citizen fathers are not U.S. citizens.
The Department of Justice previously indicated plans to challenge the order in court.

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Story summary

On September 26, 2025, the Trump administration filed a Supreme Court document on birthright citizenship.
The order, signed on January 20, asserts the Constitution does not guarantee birthright citizenship.
It says those born to unlawfully present mothers or non-citizen fathers are not U.S. citizens.
The Department of Justice previously indicated plans to challenge the order in court.