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Justice Department Appeals Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Block

9/29/2025

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The Justice Department appeals rulings blocking Trump's birthright citizenship order, noting Supreme Court has sided with Trump on immigration.
The order would deny citizenship to children born in the U.S. to parents who are illegal or temporarily present.
Lower courts say the order likely violates the 14th Amendment.
The Supreme Court is set to review the case by early summer.

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Story summary

The Justice Department appeals rulings blocking Trump's birthright citizenship order, noting Supreme Court has sided with Trump on immigration.
The order would deny citizenship to children born in the U.S. to parents who are illegal or temporarily present.
Lower courts say the order likely violates the 14th Amendment.
The Supreme Court is set to review the case by early summer.