The Supreme Court has issued a 6-3 decision affirming that children born on American soil to parents who are in the country illegally or on temporary status are automatically granted U.S. citizenship.
Chief Justice John Roberts, writing for the majority, relied on an interpretation of the 14th Amendment that preserves the status quo, effectively shutting down President Trump’s attempt to end this long-standing policy through executive order.
By rejecting the administration’s bid to limit birthright citizenship, the Court has ensured that the current interpretation remains the law of the land, regardless of the legal status of the parents. This ruling serves as a significant roadblock for those seeking to address the incentives created by current immigration policies.
While the administration aimed to use executive authority to curb the practice, the judiciary has opted to maintain a policy that has been in place for 150 years, leaving the debate over immigration reform squarely in the hands of a divided Congress.
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