But most of the justices said the Constitution had been understood for more than a century to promise citizenship to “all persons born” here, regardless of the status of their parents. His lawyers contend they seek to correct a 160-year misunderstanding about the Constitution’s promise that “all persons born” in this country are deemed to be citizens. “The 14th Amendment affirms the ancient and fundamental rule of citizenship by birth within the territory,” the court said. “The following shall be nationals and citizens of the United States at birth: a person born in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof,” the law said. This week, however, Trump’s lawyers are urging the court to rule that their birth in this country is not proof of their citizenship.

Source: Los Angeles Times April 01, 2026 13:01 UTC