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Trump to ask US Supreme Court for new hearing on birthright citizenship

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Updated 9.7.2026
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Jul 9, 2026

3 articles|3 sources
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Al JazeeraJul 9

Trump to ask US Supreme Court for new hearing on birthright citizenship

President Donald Trump intends to request a rehearing from the US Supreme Court regarding a recent case that rejected his executive order to restrict birthright citizenship. The Supreme Court previously ruled against Trump's attempt to deny automatic US citizenship to individuals born in the country to parents with temporary legal status or without documentation. Trump expressed his disagreement with the ruling, calling it "wrong" and stating that American citizenship is not for sale. This decision was a significant setback for his immigration policy efforts. The article notes that the Supreme Court rarely grants rehearings, and a constitutional amendment would likely be necessary to alter birthright citizenship.

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The Guardian - World NewsJul 9

Trump to ask US supreme court to reconsider birthright citizenship ruling

Donald Trump announced he will ask the US Supreme Court to reconsider its ruling upholding birthright citizenship, citing a Texas hospital advertising maternity services to expectant mothers in Mexico. This request follows a Fox News report about billboards and social media posts promoting "delivery packages" starting at $4,000. The Supreme Court previously rejected Trump's attempt to restrict birthright citizenship, affirming the 14th Amendment's guarantee. The hospital in question stated the marketing materials are no longer in use due to an "unintended misunderstanding" and that they do not support unlawful activity. Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered an investigation into the hospital for allegedly promoting "birth tourism."

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South China Morning PostJul 9

Trump says he will ask US Supreme Court to rehear birthright citizenship case

President Donald Trump announced he will ask the Supreme Court to rehear a case concerning his executive order on birthright citizenship. This action follows the Court's rejection last month of his attempt to restrict citizenship for those born in the U.S. The Court ruled that Trump's directive conflicted with the 14th Amendment, which grants citizenship to individuals born in the United States and subject to its jurisdiction. Rehearing requests are rarely granted by the Supreme Court, and the article notes they have not done so after issuing a ruling in an argued case for decades.

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Key Claims

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Trump plans to ask the US Supreme Court to rehear a case that struck down his order to end birthright citizenship.

— Donald Trump

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The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 against Trump's order to restrict birthright citizenship.

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Trump stated, 'AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP IS NOT FOR SALE! In fact, that is a crime, and therefore, the Supreme Court’s ruling is wrong.'

— Donald Trump

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Donald Trump will ask the US Supreme Court to reconsider its ruling on birthright citizenship.

— Donald Trump

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The Supreme Court rejected Trump's attempt to restrict birthright citizenship, ruling his directive violated the 14th Amendment.

— US Supreme Court

Jul 1, 2026

6 articles|3 sources
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Legal & Judicial(4)
Al JazeeraJul 1

US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship: Who wins, who loses?

The US Supreme Court has struck down President Trump's executive order that aimed to end birthright citizenship for children born in the US to parents without legal status or on temporary visas. In a 6-3 ruling, the court upheld the longstanding practice, grounded in the 14th Amendment, which grants citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States. Trump had argued that the practice was a misreading of the Constitution and led to "birth tourism." Despite the ruling, Trump has pledged to challenge it, suggesting Congress could pass legislation to limit birthright citizenship. Experts, however, believe birthright citizenship is likely to remain in place.

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BBC News - WorldJul 1

US Supreme Court has dealt heavy defeats to Trump, while expanding his power

The Supreme Court has concluded a term marked by both defeats and expansions of President Trump's power. While the court rejected Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship for children of temporary visitors and undocumented migrants, this decision concluded a term where the court's conservative majority largely delivered key victories for the president. These victories have included expanding executive power and shielding presidents from prosecution for official actions. However, some conservative justices joined liberals to limit Trump's ambitious immigration, trade, and law enforcement policies. The court also allowed Trump to dismiss members of independent federal agencies based on policy disagreements, granting him and future presidents increased influence over the federal bureaucracy.

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Al JazeeraJul 1

Supreme Court’s divided ruling on birthright citizenship may be revisited

The Supreme Court has issued a 6-3 ruling concerning birthright citizenship. This divided decision suggests that the Supreme Court may revisit the issue of birthright citizenship in the future. The article does not provide details on when or where this ruling occurred, nor does it specify the exact nature of the birthright citizenship issue addressed. However, the 6-3 vote count indicates a significant division among the justices on this matter. The implication of the ruling is that the debate surrounding birthright citizenship is not settled and could be brought before the Court again.

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Al JazeeraJul 1

Despite marquee losses, Supreme Court term grows Trump’s presidential power

The Supreme Court's recent term concluded with mixed rulings for President Trump, including setbacks on tariffs and birthright citizenship. Despite these losses, experts suggest the court's conservative majority has continued to grant broad executive power to the presidency. Notable victories for Trump included rulings on Temporary Protected Status and the authority of immigration enforcement agents. The court also affirmed presidential immunity for official acts and the president's ability to fire heads of executive agencies. While some ambitious presidential efforts were checked, the overall trend indicates an expansion of presidential authority.

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Associated Press (AP)Jul 1

How the Supreme Court became a pivotal force in Trump’s immigration agenda

The Supreme Court has largely supported President Trump's immigration agenda, allowing the administration to end temporary protections for individuals fleeing war or strife, granting immigration officers more discretion with returning green card holders, and permitting limits on asylum applications. However, the Court upheld birthright citizenship, ruling that individuals born in the U.S. are citizens regardless of their parents' immigration status, a key exception to Trump's agenda. This decision means the administration's attempt to redefine citizenship for those born in the U.S. to parents in the country illegally or temporarily was unsuccessful. The Court's rulings have significant implications for immigrants and shape perceptions of the U.S. as a destination for migrants.

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The Supreme Court handed President Trump a handful of losses on marquee issues, including scuttling his reciprocal tariffs policy and effort to end birthright citizenship.

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The court upheld the Federal Reserve’s independence, ruling that Trump must clear congressionally mandated procedural hurdles before firing Federal Reserve member Lisa Cook.

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The court dealt a crippling blow to Trump’s signature reciprocal tariffs, ruling he had misused presidential emergency powers to override authority reserved for Congress.

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The court struck down Trump’s effort to use his presidential power to end birthright citizenship, with five out of nine justices arguing the effort violated the 14th Amendment.

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The US Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship.

Jun 30, 2026

7 articles|4 sources
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Al JazeeraJun 30

Birthright citizenship ruling: US officials, lawmakers and advocates react

The US Supreme Court has ruled 6-3 to uphold birthright citizenship, affirming that nearly all individuals born in the US are automatically granted citizenship. This decision rejects the Trump administration's effort to limit this practice, which the court found is rooted in the Constitution and longstanding tradition. President Trump called the ruling "too bad for country" and urged Congress to pass laws restricting birthright citizenship, while his advisor Stephen Miller decried it as "destructive." Immigration and rights advocates, including the ACLU, celebrated the decision as a major victory for democracy and constitutional guarantees. Republicans, like Senator Lindsey Graham, vowed to continue pursuing restrictions in Congress. The Department of Justice stated it will prioritize prosecuting "birth tourism schemes."

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The Guardian - World NewsJun 30

US supreme court upholds birthright citizenship in blow to Trump agenda

The US Supreme Court has upheld birthright citizenship, ruling that children born in the United States to parents unlawfully or temporarily present are citizens under the Fourteenth Amendment. This decision rejects a central policy of the Trump administration that sought to end birthright citizenship. Chief Justice John Roberts delivered the majority opinion, joined by liberal justices and Justice Amy Coney Barrett, with other conservative justices filing dissents. The ruling affirms that citizenship is granted to all persons born or naturalized in the US and subject to its jurisdiction, reversing the historical context of the Dred Scott decision. The court's decision was in response to a legal challenge against an executive order by former President Trump.

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South China Morning PostJun 30

US Supreme Court strikes down Trump birthright citizenship order

The US Supreme Court has struck down a Trump administration executive order that aimed to alter birthright citizenship. In a 6-3 decision in *Trump v. Barbara*, the court affirmed that children born in the United States to undocumented parents or parents on temporary visas are entitled to US citizenship. Chief Justice John Roberts, writing for the majority, stated that the Fourteenth Amendment extends the promise of citizenship to "every free-born person in this land." This ruling preserves the principle that birthright citizenship is a right for those born on American soil.

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Key Claims

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The United States Supreme Court has upheld the concept of birthright citizenship, a long-established constitutional right.

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The court’s majority ruled that Trump’s actions ran afoul of the Fourteenth Amendment of the Constitution.

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Birthright citizenship is the concept of granting citizenship to anybody born in the United States, with only a handful of very narrow exceptions.

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The concept was formalised in the 14th Amendment of the US Constitution, which was added after the US Civil War.

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The US Supreme Court ruled against the Trump administration, upholding birthright citizenship.

Jun 29, 2026

4 articles|3 sources
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Associated Press (AP)Jun 29

FACT FOCUS: A look at the Trump administration’s challenge to birthright citizenship

The Trump administration is challenging birthright citizenship, a practice established by the 14th Amendment in 1868 that grants automatic citizenship to nearly everyone born on U.S. soil. President Trump and his advisors have called the policy a "disgrace" and a "magnet for illegal immigration." The Supreme Court is expected to rule on a Trump executive order that seeks to alter this long-standing legal precedent. While Trump claims the U.S. is unique in having birthright citizenship, the article states that dozens of countries, particularly in the Americas, also have unrestricted birthright citizenship. The legal arguments against the practice focus on the phrase "subject to the jurisdiction thereof" in the 14th Amendment.

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The Guardian - World NewsJun 29

Supreme court nears the end of its term with cases about Donald Trump’s power to be decided – US politics live

The Supreme Court is nearing the end of its term and is expected to issue decisions on several pending cases. This term has notably focused on Donald Trump's extensive claims of presidential power. Separately, Donald Trump announced via social media that a meeting regarding Iran would occur on Tuesday in Doha. He stated that Iran had requested this meeting. No further details about the meeting were provided.

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BBC News - WorldJun 29

One big win and three defeats for Trump in dramatic day at Supreme Court

On the second-to-last day of Supreme Court decisions for the term, the justices issued a significant ruling expanding presidential power to remove and replace regulators. Chief Justice John Roberts, writing for the majority, stated that subordinates exercising presidential power are subject to removal by the president to ensure accountability. This decision, supported by all six conservative justices, overturned a nearly 100-year-old precedent that had limited presidential authority over "independent" regulatory agencies. The three liberal justices dissented from this ruling. While this was a major win for President Trump, the article suggests other decisions may indicate he will not always prevail.

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Key Claims

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The court ruled that subordinates exercising presidential power are subject to removal by the president.

— Chief Justice John Roberts

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Six conservative justices, including three appointed by Trump, ruled in favor of the president.

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Three liberal justices dissented in the ruling.

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The Supreme Court is nearing the end of its term and is expected to decide cases concerning Donald Trump's presidential power.

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The current term has focused on Donald Trump's expansive claims of presidential power.