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Trump Claims 14th Amendment Doesn't Apply to Visitor Children

3/31/2026

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump stated the 14th Amendment granted citizenship to freed slaves, not children of temporary visitors.
The remarks come as the Supreme Court prepares to hear Trump v. Barbara challenging Executive Order 14160.
The federal government argues the citizenship clause applies broadly, as established in Wong Kim Ark.
The Supreme Court recently invalidated some tariffs Trump said were necessary to address trade deficits and illegal drug flows.

History

Historical Context

The 1898 Supreme Court case United States v. Wong Kim Ark established that children born in the U.S. to non-citizen parents are citizens under the 14th Amendment, affirming citizenship rights for millions. As the Supreme Court prepares to hear Trump v. Barbara, recent remarks by Trump challenge this interpretation, potentially redefining citizenship for children of temporary visitors and impacting U.S. immigration policy.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump stated the 14th Amendment granted citizenship to freed slaves, not children of temporary visitors.
The remarks come as the Supreme Court prepares to hear Trump v. Barbara challenging Executive Order 14160.
The federal government argues the citizenship clause applies broadly, as established in Wong Kim Ark.
The Supreme Court recently invalidated some tariffs Trump said were necessary to address trade deficits and illegal drug flows.

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