WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump is expected to attend oral arguments at the U.S. Supreme Court as justices consider the legality of his executive order restricting birthright citizenship, marking a rare and potentially unprecedented move by a sitting president.
The case centers on Trump’s January 2025 directive, which seeks to deny automatic citizenship to children born in the United States unless at least one parent is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. A lower court blocked the policy, ruling it likely violates the 14th Amendment, which has long been interpreted to guarantee citizenship to nearly all individuals born on U.S. soil.
According to the White House, Trump will be present during the arguments, a step the Supreme Court Historical Society says has no clear modern precedent. Trump has framed the effort as part of a broader immigration crackdown aimed at strengthening border enforcement and limiting illegal immigration.
Critics, including civil rights advocates, argue the policy undermines constitutional protections and could create widespread legal uncertainty. The Supreme Court’s decision could have significant implications for how citizenship rights are defined and applied in the United States.
The outcome of the case is expected to shape future immigration policy and constitutional interpretation regarding birthright citizenship.
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