The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday on President Trump's push to eliminate birthright citizenship, with the justices signaling doubt about the government's legal theory to overturn the constitutional guarantee that babies born in the United States become American citizens.
Trump attended the oral arguments in person, sitting in the courtroom's public gallery as his administration defended an executive order issued in 2025 that seeks to end the birthright citizenship policy. The case represents a major test of a cornerstone immigration initiative for the president.
During questioning from the bench, a majority of justices posed questions that suggested skepticism toward the government's arguments. However, the outcome remains uncertain. While some legal observers expected the case to be decided decisively in favor of those challenging the government's position, it is unclear how the full court will ultimately align.
The Supreme Court is expected to issue its decision this summer. The ruling will determine whether the longstanding constitutional doctrine of birthright citizenship survives intact or whether Trump's executive order can proceed with judicial approval.
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