President Donald Trump’s efforts to limit who qualifies for automatic U.S. citizenship were unsuccessful as the U.S. Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship in a 6-3 ruling on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Five justices said the order fell afoul of the Constitution’s 14th Amendment.
After his inauguration, President Trump signed an executive order directing federal agencies not to recognize the U.S. citizenship of babies born in America if neither parent is a citizen or lawful permanent resident. The Court, which heard arguments in April 2026, did not issue a ruling on birthright citizenship on June 25, leaving it among the final few decisions to be announced as the term wound down.
Elizabeth Chatham, Stinson LLP immigration attorney, joined “Arizona Horizon” to discuss the Court’s decision.
