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Supreme Court to Hear Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Challenge

3/26/2026

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The Supreme Court will hear Trump v. Barbara challenging U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to limit birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment.
Trump's arguments claim children of undocumented or temporarily present immigrants are not citizens, echoing 19th-century white supremacist Alexander Porter Morse.
These arguments have been historically rejected, including in the Wong Kim Ark landmark decision.
Legal experts say the position lacks support and is unlikely to prevail.

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The Supreme Court will hear Trump v. Barbara challenging U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to limit birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment.
Trump's arguments claim children of undocumented or temporarily present immigrants are not citizens, echoing 19th-century white supremacist Alexander Porter Morse.
These arguments have been historically rejected, including in the Wong Kim Ark landmark decision.
Legal experts say the position lacks support and is unlikely to prevail.