LOADING ERROR LOADINGWASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is casting doubt on President Donald Trump’s restrictions on birthright citizenship in a consequential case that was magnified by Trump’s unparalleled presence in the courtroom. The president departed shortly after lawyer Cecillia Wang began her presentation in defense of broad birthright citizenship. AdvertisementThe birthright citizenship order, which Trump signed the first day of his second term, is part of his Republican administration’s broad immigration crackdown. Birthright citizenship is the first Trump immigration-related policy to reach the court for a final ruling. “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside,” it reads.

Source: Huffington Post April 01, 2026 20:29 UTC