The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on May 15, 2025, regarding former President Donald Trump’s executive order that aims to end birthright citizenship. This order seeks to deny automatic U.S. citizenship to children born in the U.S. unless at least one parent is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, challenging the 14th Amendment, which has historically granted citizenship to nearly all individuals born on U.S. soil.
Trump’s executive order, signed on his first day back in office, has faced strong legal opposition. Federal judges in Washington, Massachusetts, and Maryland have issued nationwide injunctions, temporarily blocking the enforcement of the order. The Trump administration is now appealing to the Supreme Court, hoping it will lift these injunctions and allow the policy to take effect.
Legal experts warn that a ruling in favor of the Trump administration could significantly impact U.S. immigration law and reshape constitutional rights related to citizenship. The case will not only address the constitutionality of the executive order but also consider the broader issue of nationwide injunctions, which lower courts have used to block federal policies.
The Supreme Court’s decision to hear the case highlights the high stakes in the ongoing debate over immigration and citizenship in the U.S. The outcome could have far-reaching consequences for millions of individuals and families, affecting how birthright citizenship is interpreted going forward.
