The Supreme Court held in Trump v. Barbara that the 14th Amendment grants citizenship to nearly everyone born on American soil, including the children of parents who are here unlawfully or with temporary legal status. But the court did not decide whether birthright citizenship is good policy.
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Does the Supreme Court ruling on birthright citizenship make sense?
The Hill
July 1, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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The Supreme Court held in Trump v. Barbara that the 14th Amendment grants citizenship to nearly everyone born on American soil, including the children of parents who are here unlawfully or with temporary legal status. But the court did not decide whether birthright citizenship is good policy.