President Donald Trump’s administration has formally petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to review and uphold his executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship. This policy, issued on January 20, 2025, aims to restrict automatic citizenship to children born in the United States unless at least one parent is an American citizen or a lawful permanent resident.
The administration argues that the lower courts’ decisions to block the executive order undermine national security and grant citizenship to individuals who, in their view, should not automatically receive it. Solicitor General D. John Sauer emphasized that the policy is of paramount importance to the president and his administration.
The Supreme Court’s involvement is critical, as its decision could set a precedent for interpreting the 14th Amendment’s citizenship clause. The outcome will significantly impact the future of birthright citizenship in the United States.
