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Trump Administration Urges Supreme Court to Revisit Birthright Citizenship

9/29/2025

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The Trump Administration has asked the Supreme Court to revisit birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment.
A ruling against birthright citizenship would end automatic U.S. citizenship for children born on American soil.
Currently, the 14th Amendment grants citizenship regardless of parents' immigration status, except for diplomats' children.
Experts warn the change could create stateless individuals with unclear legal status.

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Story summary

The Trump Administration has asked the Supreme Court to revisit birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment.
A ruling against birthright citizenship would end automatic U.S. citizenship for children born on American soil.
Currently, the 14th Amendment grants citizenship regardless of parents' immigration status, except for diplomats' children.
Experts warn the change could create stateless individuals with unclear legal status.