Citizenship and equal protection, shaping modern U.S. rights since 1868
The US Supreme Court has ruled 6-3 that children born in the United States remain citizens under the 14th Amendment, striking down President Trump’s executive order that sought to bar birthright citizenship for children of parents with temporary or unlawful status. Chief Justice John Roberts has written the majority opinion, citing precedent from Wong Kim Ark and the amendment’s history.
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments on Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship, a case that tests the interpretation of the 14th Amendment. The case has attracted protests and high-profile attendance, including President Trump. A decision is expected later this year, with significant legal and political implications.
The Justice Department has moved to join a lawsuit challenging Evanston, Illinois’ reparations program, which pays $25,000 to qualifying residents and descendants for past housing discrimination. The city has distributed millions so far; critics say the policy is race-based discrimination, while supporters argue it sets a precedent for addressing historical harms.
The Supreme Court has upheld a lower court’s ruling blocking Trump’s executive order that would deny birthright citizenship to children born in the United States to parents who are not citizens or lawful permanent residents. The decision, part of a broader slate of today’s rulings, appears on a conservative trajectory as the court weighs presidential power and immigration policy.
The Supreme Court has upheld state laws banning transgender students from competing in female sports in public schools and universities, in a 6-3 decision. The ruling affects 25 states with similar bans and centers on cases brought by transgender athletes Lindsay Hecox and Becky Pepper-Jackson under the Equal Protection Clause and Title IX.
The Supreme Court has ruled that children born on US soil to parents unlawfully or temporarily present are citizens at birth under the 14th Amendment, maintaining birthright citizenship. The decision blocks President Trump’s bid to end automatic citizenship by executive order, with Chief Justice Roberts writing for the court and joined by a cross-ideological majority.