Trump 'immediately' asking US Supreme Court to reconsider birthright citizenship case

July 8, 2026

President Donald Trump announced plans to request that the U.S. Supreme Court reconsider its recent decision upholding birthright citizenship, despite such rehearings being extremely rare and last occurring approximately six decades ago. The Supreme Court previously rejected Trump's executive order attempting to limit the 150-year-old constitutional guarantee in a 6-3 ruling, with Chief Justice John Roberts affirming that children born to undocumented or temporary visitors automatically receive citizenship under the 14th Amendment. Trump characterized the court's decision as a "miscarriage of justice" threatening America's future.

Who is affected

President Donald Trump (losing party in the case)
Children born in the U.S. to undocumented immigrants or temporary visitors
Civil rights groups (who welcomed the original ruling)
Parents who are unlawfully or temporarily present in the United States

What action is being taken

President Trump is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to rehear the birthright citizenship case.

Why it matters

This case involves a fundamental constitutional right that has existed for over 150 years, determining who automatically receives U.S. citizenship at birth. The Supreme Court's ruling protects the 14th Amendment guarantee that all children born on U.S. soil receive citizenship, representing a significant check on presidential power to restrict immigration rights through executive orders. The decision affects the legal status and future of countless children born to undocumented or temporary immigrant parents, making it a cornerstone issue for both immigration policy and civil rights.

What's next

Trump can formally file a request for rehearing within 25 days of the original ruling
A majority of the nine Supreme Court justices would need to approve granting the rehearing
Trump has indicated he will continue fighting to end birthright citizenship through legislation requiring Congressional passage

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