Supreme Court Strikes Down Birthright Citizenship Order

A landmark constitutional ruling that reaffirmed the 14th Amendment and delivered the biggest legal defeat of Trump's second term, capping a blockbuster Supreme Court week that also reshaped presidential power over federal agencies.

The Morning Brief Desk · July 5, 2026 · Based on reporting by Axios · Updated July 13, 2026

The Supreme Court struck down President Trump's executive order restricting birthright citizenship this week. Justices ruled 6-3 that any person born on American soil is a citizen under the 14th Amendment. The decision reaffirmed a guarantee the order had tried to strip away.

The ruling handed the president one of the largest legal defeats of his second term -- and a major setback for his immigration agenda. Civil rights groups across the country welcomed the decision.

But the White House isn't done. A Trump administration adviser said the administration will keep fighting to end birthright citizenship. The adviser's comments signaled the legal and political battle is far from over.

Sources

Axios — SCOTUS rejects Trump's birthright citizenship policy
The Supreme Court struck down President Trump's executive order restricting birthright citizenship, reaffirming that any person born on American soil is a citizen under the 14th Amendment.
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BBC World — US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in blow to Trump
The 6-3 ruling is a major setback for the president's immigration agenda and was welcomed by civil rights groups nationwide.
Read at BBC World →
Al Jazeera — Trump official says White House will fight birthright citizenship decision
A White House adviser said the administration will continue fighting to end birthright citizenship, signaling the legal and political battle is far from over.
Read at Al Jazeera →

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