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Supreme Court Overturns Trump Birthright Citizenship Order, 5-4

7/11/2026

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The Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting birthright citizenship, upholding the 14th Amendment.
Four conservative justices said birthright citizenship is not a constitutional right for certain groups.
Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh upheld the decision by citing a federal statute instead of the Constitution.
Bethany Li of Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund said ruling should have been unanimous, noting it survived by a single vote.

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The Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting birthright citizenship, upholding the 14th Amendment.
Four conservative justices said birthright citizenship is not a constitutional right for certain groups.
Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh upheld the decision by citing a federal statute instead of the Constitution.
Bethany Li of Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund said ruling should have been unanimous, noting it survived by a single vote.