WASHINGTON, DC — A new national survey highlights widespread opposition to ending birthright citizenship as the issue heads toward a major Supreme Court decision tied to former President Donald Trump’s immigration policy.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted April 15–20 among 4,557 U.S. adults found that 64% oppose ending birthright citizenship, while 32% support the proposal. The policy debate stems from Trump’s January 2025 executive order seeking to end automatic citizenship for children born in the United States to non-citizen parents, a move that triggered immediate legal challenges.
The divide appears sharply partisan. According to the poll, 62% of Republicans support ending birthright citizenship, compared to just 9% of Democrats. Meanwhile, 36% of Republicans favor keeping the policy in place.
The Supreme Court, which currently holds a 6-3 conservative majority, heard oral arguments earlier this month. Early signals suggest the justices may be skeptical of the administration’s position, though a final ruling is expected by late June.
The outcome could have broader implications beyond immigration, as the court is also considering other high-profile cases involving election procedures and federal authority.
The decision is expected to play a significant role in shaping the legal and political landscape ahead of the November midterm elections.
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