On June 30, 2026, the Supreme Court delivered a 6-3 verdict affirming birthright citizenship, countering President Trump's efforts to revoke this long-standing constitutional right through executive action.
This ruling is seen as a major setback for the Trump administration's immigration policies, which sought to alter the interpretation of citizenship rights in the United States.
The decision reinforces the legal framework surrounding birthright citizenship, ensuring that individuals born on U.S. soil retain their citizenship rights.
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Update at 14:51 UTC on 2026-06-30
Financial Times reported Ruling is major blow to president’s immigration agenda.
Sources: Financial Times