Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Birthright Citizenship Order

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The Morning Brief · July 1, 2026 · Based on reporting by Axios

The Supreme Court struck down President Trump's executive order restricting birthright citizenship on Wednesday, reaffirming that any person born on American soil is a U.S. citizen. The ruling delivered a significant setback to one of Trump's signature immigration policies.

Civil rights groups praised the decision. But immigration advocates warned the fight is not over. A White House adviser told Al Jazeera the administration will continue seeking ways to end birthright citizenship. Advocates celebrated the ruling -- while warning that the administration has a Plan B. More legal battles are expected.

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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.
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BBC World — US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in blow to Trump
The ruling is a major setback for Donald Trump's immigration agenda, welcomed by civil rights groups.
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Al Jazeera — Trump official says White House will fight birthright citizenship decision
A White House adviser told Al Jazeera the Trump administration will continue fighting to end birthright citizenship.
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Axios — Birthright citizenship decision gives advocates short-lived sigh of relief
Immigration advocates celebrate the ruling but warn the administration has a Plan B and the fight is not over.
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