Your Baby Could Be denied American Birthright Citizenship– Here’s Why

The United States Supreme Court will on Friday, June 27, 2025, rule on a controversial policy signed by President Donald Trump.

The executive order seeks to end birthright citizenship for babies born in the U.S. to non-citizen parents.

Over 150,000 children could be affected each year if the directive is enforced nationwide.

Trump signed the order immediately after returning to office in January 2025.

It directs agencies not to recognize citizenship unless one parent is a citizen or green card holder.

Three federal courts in Maryland, Massachusetts, and Washington blocked the order, calling it unconstitutional.

Trump’s administration appealed the rulings and asked the Supreme Court to lift the injunctions.

The government also challenged the power of lower courts to issue nationwide rulings.

The case has sparked intense legal and political debate across the United States.

The plaintiffs include 22 Democratic state attorneys general and immigrant rights advocates.

They argue the order violates the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

That amendment guarantees citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States.

Trump’s team says the clause was only meant for children of freed slaves.

They argue it does not apply to undocumented immigrants or temporary visitors.

The administration claims the 1898 Wong Kim Ark ruling was misinterpreted.

That ruling upheld citizenship for children of immigrants born in the U.S.

Trump’s lawyers say the judgment only applies to those with permanent residence in the country.

The Supreme Court has a 6-3 conservative majority, which may favour the administration’s position.

In recent months, the court backed Trump on migrant deportations and immigration policy rollbacks.

But it also blocked the use of wartime law for Venezuelan migrant expulsions in May.

A Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted in June showed mixed public opinion.

Only 24% of Americans support ending birthright citizenship, while 52% oppose it.

Democrats overwhelmingly rejected the idea, while Republicans were split on the issue.

A ruling in Trump’s favour could drastically alter U.S. citizenship laws.

It may also raise concerns over stateless children and long-term legal confusion.

The Supreme Court’s decision is expected within hours, with nationwide consequences for millions.

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