US Supreme Court To Hear Birthright Citizenship Challenge
The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear a legal challenge involving an executive order that seeks to restrict birthright citizenship. The case will determine whether the federal government can deny automatic citizenship to children born in the United States if their parents do not have permanent immigration status.
Case Concerns Fourteenth Amendment
The legal dispute centres on the interpretation of the Fourteenth Amendment, which states that anyone born on US soil and “subject to jurisdiction” of the country is a citizen. For more than a century, courts have interpreted this to include almost all children born in the country, regardless of their parents’ immigration status. Lower courts have blocked the order, saying it contradicts constitutional protections.
Supreme Court Review
The Supreme Court decision to hear the case means it will examine whether the order can legally alter long-standing citizenship rules through executive action. The hearing is expected sometime in 2026, with a ruling that could have lasting political and social consequences.
Potential Impact
If the executive order is upheld, it could change citizenship rules for millions of US-born children whose parents are undocumented or on temporary visas. Supporters say the change is necessary to enforce immigration policies. Critics argue it would create legal uncertainty and undermine constitutional principles. The issue has already triggered strong public debate across political lines.
