The U.S. Supreme Court appeared skeptical of President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to restrict birthright citizenship, during arguments attended by Trump himself. Several justices questioned the administration’s interpretation of the 14th Amendment.
The Trump administration argued that citizenship should not automatically apply to children of undocumented or temporary residents. Solicitor General D. John Sauer claimed the current interpretation has been wrongly applied for decades.
However, Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Elena Kagan raised doubts about expanding narrow constitutional exceptions to a broader group. According to the court discussion, justices across ideological lines appeared cautious about overturning long-standing precedent.
#BREAKING: Supreme Court seems doubtful of Trump order restricting birthright citizenshiphttps://t.co/mZJDUPqRjc
— The Hill (@thehill) April 1, 2026
Opponents, including the American Civil Liberties Union, argued the order would effectively rewrite the Constitution. They pointed to the 1898 Wong Kim Ark ruling affirming birthright citizenship.
The policy remains blocked by lower courts. A final ruling, expected this summer, could have sweeping implications for U.S. immigration law.
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