Supreme Court hears Trump birthright citizenship case

Published on 4/1/2026

Supreme Court hears Trump birthright citizenship case

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The U.S. Supreme Court began hearing oral arguments on a birthright citizenship case involving President Donald Trump's executive order. If upheld, this order would prevent tens of thousands of babies born to undocumented immigrants from receiving U.S. citizenship each month. Trump's order also states that from its effective date, babies of illegal immigrants would not be entitled to citizenship documents. This case, known as Trump v. Barbara, marks a significant constitutional challenge regarding citizenship rights in the U.S.