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Supreme Court Defends Birthright Citizenship | Kansas City News
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- Jun 30, 2026
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The Supreme Court just delivered a major blow to President Trump’s controversial birthright citizenship plan, upholding the long-standing rule that anyone born on U.S. soil is automatically a citizen — no matter their parents’ immigration status. The decision, rooted in the Fourteenth Amendment and landmark precedent like the 1898 Wong Kim Ark case, reaffirms a core pillar of American identity. Though the administration argued kids born to non-citizens weren’t “subject to the jurisdiction,” the court rejected that interpretation, calling it a betrayal of post-Civil War ideals. The ruling, split along ideological lines, also highlights how lower courts had already blocked the executive order before it could take effect — and how Trump himself publicly criticized the judges who did. In the end, the court’s decision sends a clear message: birthright citizenship remains firmly in place, protecting hundreds of thousands of children born each year. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/773984c817b7947f