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Supreme Court to Hear Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Case

1/31/2026

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Summary

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The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on April 1, 2025, in Trump v. Barbara about U.S. President Donald Trump’s birthright citizenship order.
The order, issued January 20, 2025, asserts citizenship does not extend to children born to illegally present or on temporary visas.
The case follows lower court rulings blocking the order, and a decision is expected by late June.

History

Historical Context

The 1898 Supreme Court ruling in United States v. Wong Kim Ark established that all individuals born on U.S. soil are citizens, including children of non-citizens. This decision, rooted in the Fourteenth Amendment, has faced challenges, notably from the Trump administration's 2025 executive order, which seeks to redefine citizenship rights for children of undocumented immigrants, potentially affecting millions.

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Story summary

The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on April 1, 2025, in Trump v. Barbara about U.S. President Donald Trump’s birthright citizenship order.
The order, issued January 20, 2025, asserts citizenship does not extend to children born to illegally present or on temporary visas.
The case follows lower court rulings blocking the order, and a decision is expected by late June.

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