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U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case challenging the constitutionality of President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting birthright citizenship. The order, signed on January 20th, 2025, seeks to deny citizenship to children born in the United States to parents who are in the country illegally or temporarily.

The move follows a lower court ruling that struck down the restrictions, which have not yet taken effect. The case, originating in New Hampshire, is scheduled for arguments in the spring, with a definitive ruling expected by early summer.

President Trump’s administration defends the order, arguing that the 14th Amendment’s Citizenship Clause, designed to grant citizenship to freed slaves, does not apply to children of non-citizens in the U.S. illegally. D. John Sauer, a top administration lawyer, urged the High Court to review the case. The administration also faces legal challenges to other immigration policies, including the use of the Alien Enemies Act and the deployment of National Guard troops for immigration enforcement.

Opponents, led by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), argue that the order violates the 14th Amendment, which grants citizenship to anyone born in the U.S., with limited exceptions. Cecillia Wang, ACLU national legal director, stated that “no president can change the 14th Amendment’s fundamental promise of citizenship.” She expressed confidence in a favorable outcome at the Supreme Court.

The case has garnered significant attention, with 24 Republican-led states and 27 Republican lawmakers, including Senators Ted Cruz and Lindsey Graham, supporting the administration. The Supreme Court’s decision will have far-reaching implications for immigration law and the interpretation of the 14th Amendment.

This article is published by The Hindu e-paper, December 6, 2025.

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