U.S. Supreme Court rejected President Donald Trump's attempt to restrict birthright citizenship

2026, June 30

United States

Yes. On June 30, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected President Donald Trump's attempt to restrict birthright citizenship, ruling 6–3 that his executive order violated the 14th Amendment. It is widely being described as a major setback for one of the administration's signature immigration policies.

The Court held that:

The 14th Amendment's Citizenship Clause continues to guarantee U.S. citizenship to nearly everyone born on U.S. soil, regardless of whether their parents are undocumented immigrants or temporary visa holders. The ruling reaffirmed the Court's longstanding interpretation of the Constitution, including the 1898 precedent in United States v. Wong Kim Ark.

According to reporting, Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the majority opinion. He was joined by Justices Amy Coney Barrett, Brett Kavanaugh, and the Court's three liberal justices. Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, and Neil Gorsuch dissented.

The decision means Trump's executive order cannot take effect, and birthright citizenship remains unchanged. Trump criticized the ruling and said he would urge Congress to pursue legislation on the issue, though changing the constitutional rule would face significant legal and political hurdles.