Activists celebrate the Supreme Court’s birthright citizenship ruling outside of the Supreme Court on Capitol Hill, on June 30, 2026
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The story so far:
On June 30, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) upheld birthright citizenship provided under the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The SCOTUS struck down President Donald Trump’s Executive Order (E0) 14160, which sought to end unconditional birthright citizenship that the U.S. grants. With the 6-3 judgment, anyone who is born on U.S. soil becomes a citizen, regardless of the status of their parents. Exceptions include children of foreign diplomats and invading militaries.
Published – July 05, 2026 06:35 am IST
