Courts Stand Against Trump's Birthright Citizenship Order

Mon Oct 20 2025 19:45:40 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)

In a significant ruling, multiple federal courts have denied President Trump's executive order aimed at eliminating birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants. The battle heads to the Supreme Court for a final decision.

This summer, a series of federal courts, including the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, have unanimously rejected President Trump's executive order that sought to end automatic citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants. These courts argue that the exclusion contradicts historical interpretations of the 14th Amendment, which guarantees citizenship to anyone born in the U.S. The Trump administration's stance is that the Amendment's language about jurisdiction creates loopholes. With the U.S. Supreme Court soon to weigh in, the controversy surrounding birthright citizenship continues to intensify.

BOSTON (AP) — Just this summer, four federal courts have ruled against President Trump's plans to revoke automatic citizenship for children born in the U.S. to undocumented individuals. Now, the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston has unanimously echoed those decisions, reinforcing that Trump's executive order cannot be enforced.

Authorities suggest that the U.S. Supreme Court may ultimately decide this hot-button issue. President Trump has already asked the high court to look into the matter, even as lower courts firmly argue that his order contradicts constitutional precedents.

The basis for citizenship, derived from the 14th Amendment, has long been a cornerstone of U.S. law. Legal experts highlight that Trump's interpretation dilutes this foundational right, which was developed to ensure citizenship for all individuals born on American soil, including children of immigrants.

In a notable decision, Chief Judge David Barron pointed out, The length of our analysis should not be taken as an indication of complexity; it is rather straightforward. It has been over a century since such a concerted effort has been made to deny Americans their birthright. As the legal battle progresses with expected hearings in the Supreme Court, both supporters and opponents of the order are bracing for the implications of this pivotal ruling.

While the White House remains optimistic about a favorable outcome, the push against the order gained momentum as judges recognized the implications of denying citizenship based on parentage. The stakes are high for thousands of children who could be affected by potential changes in citizenship rights.