Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:33am on 01 Jul 2026,Wednesday International
The US Supreme Court has ruled that children born in the United States are citizens at birth, even if their parents are in the country unlawfully or temporarily. In a 6-3 decision, the court said the Constitution's 14th Amendment protects birthright citizenship. The ruling rejects former President Donald Trump's attempt to end the policy through an executive order. Trump said he would continue efforts through legislation. Civil rights groups welcomed the decision, calling it a victory for constitutional rights. The court's ruling keeps a policy that has been in place in the United States since 1868. (PC: AFP Via Getty Images)
