Trump says he will attend birthright citizenship arguments at Supreme Court

April 1, 2026

President Trump plans to attend Supreme Court oral arguments on Wednesday regarding his executive order to end birthright citizenship for children born to parents in the US illegally or temporarily. The order, issued on his first day of his second term, has been challenged as unconstitutional under the 14th Amendment, which grants citizenship to anyone born on US territory. Federal judges in three states have temporarily blocked the order through nationwide injunctions, and multiple lawsuits have been filed by states, advocacy groups, and pregnant women.

Who is affected

Babies born in the US to parents who are in the country illegally or temporarily
Five pregnant women who filed lawsuits challenging the order
More than a dozen US states that filed legal challenges
Former slaves and their descendants (historical context of the 14th Amendment)
Children of diplomats (narrow exception mentioned)
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and other legal groups bringing the case
People from other countries who come to the US to have babies

What action is being taken

President Trump is planning to attend the Supreme Court oral arguments on Wednesday
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments on the case Trump v Barbara
Federal judges in three US states have temporarily blocked Trump's order by issuing nationwide injunctions
The ACLU and other legal groups are arguing the case on behalf of affected babies

Why it matters

This case addresses a fundamental constitutional question about who qualifies for US citizenship and represents a major test of presidential power. The decision will determine whether the executive branch can unilaterally reinterpret a constitutional amendment that has been in place since after the Civil War. The outcome will significantly impact immigration policy, which is a cornerstone of Trump's second-term agenda, and will establish precedent for how the six conservative and three liberal justices view the reach of presidential authority. The birthright citizenship principle has been described as "fundamental to who we are as a country" and affects countless families.

What's next

The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Wednesday
A final decision from the Supreme Court is expected in the summer
The decision will address both the birthright citizenship question and the scope of presidential power

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