Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship, Declares Executive Order Unconstitutional

San Diego, CA, July 24, 2026 —

The Supreme Court has declared President Trump’s executive order aimed at limiting birthright citizenship unconstitutional, affirming the long-standing principle that individuals born in the United States are citizens under the 14th Amendment.

In a 6-3 decision, the nation’s highest court upheld the constitutional guarantee of birthright citizenship. Chief Justice John Roberts authored the majority opinion, stating clearly that children born within the U.S. are citizens, regardless of their parents’ immigration status, including those born to parents who are in the U.S. unlawfully or temporarily.

The ruling directly addresses an executive order that sought to challenge the interpretation of the 14th Amendment. The amendment states, “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and to the United States, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.” The Supreme Court’s decision reinforces this clause as the bedrock of citizenship for those born on American soil.

While the majority opinion affirmed the principle of birthright citizenship, the dissenting justices offered different perspectives. Some dissenting justices suggested that Congress might have the authority to legislate exceptions to birthright citizenship. However, the core of the ruling by the majority firmly established that the executive order overstepped its authority and conflicted with the established constitutional right.

The decision concludes a significant legal battle over the interpretation of citizenship rights in the United States, reinforcing a principle that has been in place for generations.

Story summarized from the original created by Danielle Abreu and The Associated Press on www.nbcsandiego.com, see more information here.

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