Supreme Court hears arguments on Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Trump v. Barbara, a landmark challenge to President Trump's executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. to parents who are not citizens or legal permanent residents. The executive order, issued on January 20, 2025, instructs the federal government to deny citizenship to children born to parents who were neither citizens nor lawful permanent residents. The order was swiftly blocked by preliminary injunctions in February 2025, and multiple sources indicate the Supreme Court justices expressed deep skepticism toward the administration's position during arguments. The ACLU and partners argue the order violates the 14th Amendment's citizenship clause, federal statute, and over a century of Supreme Court precedent. The administration's novel interpretation centers on the meaning of 'domicile' and 'subject to the jurisdiction thereof' in the 14th Amendment.

"Only people born in the United States to parents who are citizens or legal permanent residents will be U.S. citizens at birth." — Language from Executive Order 14160, issued January 20, 2025, attempting to redefine birthright citizenship in direct contradiction to the 14th Amendment