14th Amendment

The American Civil Liberties Union petitioned a federal court in New Hampshire to reaffirm that Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship is unconstitutional, as it allegedly violates the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The attempted orders sought to expand exemptions and end 'birth tourism,' but legal groups argue they conflict with previous Supreme Court rulings establishing birthright citizenship.

The Trump administration issued executive orders attempting to limit birthright citizenship and restrict benefits for foreigners giving birth in the U.S., despite a previous Supreme Court ruling. These new restrictions focus on specific categories, including children born to adults with foreign connections, those involved in "birth tourism," or employees of foreign embassies. The measures also exclude children of parents tied to groups deemed terrorist organizations.

The Trump administration issued executive orders attempting to restrict birthright citizenship and places of birth for foreigners, despite a previous Supreme Court decision striking down similar attempts. President Donald Trump's new measures aim to disqualify automatic citizenship for children born to certain groups, including those with foreign connections or deemed an “alien enemy,” and they also raise issues regarding surrogacy and parental ties to groups like Antifa.

The article examines Justice Brett Kavanaugh's role as a prominent concurrence writer on the Roberts Court, highlighting his frequent alignment with majorities (92-95% of decisions) and his use of concurrences to respect dissenting arguments, explain court opinions, and outline future legal views. Kavanaugh's approach is contrasted with historical justices like William Brennan and John Harlan, with a specific example from the Trump v. Barbara birthright citizenship case illustrating his balancing of statutory and constitutional interpretations.

The Trump administration did not request the Supreme Court to rehear the case challenging its executive order ending birthright citizenship, as the deadline for filing a petition passed without submission. The Supreme Court previously ruled the order unconstitutional, citing the 14th Amendment's citizenship clause, with a 6-3 decision upholding a lower court's ruling against the policy.

The Supreme Court ruled in West Virginia v. B.P.J. that state bans preventing transgender girls from participating in girls' sports do not violate Title IX or the 14th Amendment. The 9-0 Title IX decision upheld sex-segregated sports but did not resolve whether transgender girls face discrimination. The Court's conservative majority supported the laws, while liberals agreed on Title IX but questioned if transgender girls have an athletic advantage. The case involved Idaho and West Virginia statutes defining 'female' based on reproductive anatomy and genetics.

The 14th Amendment was ratified in 1868. Challenges to birthright citizenship have repeatedly been brought and rejected over the decades.

The Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship in Trump v. Barbara, rejecting President Trump’s executive order to narrow it. Justices Thomas and Gorsuch dissented, arguing the 14th Amendment’s citizenship clause should focus on domicile and jurisdiction, framing the issue as an ideological debate about who qualifies as 'American.' Thomas criticized the majority’s interpretation as inconsistent with constitutional text and history.

Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Amy Coney Barrett were part of a five-justice majority in two key Supreme Court cases, Trump v. Barbara and Watson v. Republican National Committee, upholding birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment and allowing states to count mailed ballots postmarked by Election Day. Their decisions were praised for judicial integrity, aligning with the law's objective requirements despite dissenting opinions from four other justices.

The article highlights unexpected rulings in the Supreme Court's recent term, including a 5-4 decision in a birthright citizenship case and a 9-0 ruling on a West Virginia law excluding transgender athletes from sports. Justice Clarence Thomas's concurring opinion argued that the federal government is not bound by the Equal Protection Clause, challenging longstanding legal precedents.

President Donald Trump will ask the Supreme Court to rehear the birthright citizenship case, calling the decision 'insane.' The Court's 6-3 ruling upheld citizenship for children of illegal immigrants, and Trump claims it's being exploited for profit. House Speaker Mike Johnson says Republicans are considering legislative action.

President Donald Trump plans to request the Supreme Court rehear a birthright citizenship case after the court upheld the policy, which grants citizenship to children born in the U.S. regardless of parental immigration status. Trump criticized the decision as 'insane' and claimed it enables financial exploitation through border advertisements offering 'birthright citizenship' services. The court's 6-3 ruling affirmed the 14th Amendment's application to all children born on U.S. soil, and Republicans are exploring legislative efforts to address the issue.

The 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified on July 9, 1868, granting citizenship and equal protection under the laws to anyone born or naturalized in the United States, including formerly enslaved people. Other historical events on this date include President Zachary Taylor's death in 1850, William Jennings Bryan's 'Cross of Gold' speech in 1896, and the deadliest U.S. rail disaster in 1918.

Donald Trump announced he will request the US Supreme Court to reconsider its ruling on birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment, citing a Texas hospital's billboards advertising maternity services to Mexican expectant mothers. The billboards, which Trump described as evidence of birthright citizenship being exploited, were reported by Fox News but appear to be a limited example.

Donald Trump announced he will request the US Supreme Court to reconsider its ruling on birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment, citing new evidence of Texas hospitals advertising maternity services in Mexico. The president referenced billboards mentioned in a Fox News report, though his social media post exaggerated the scope of the advertisements.

The US Supreme Court ruled that states can restrict participation in girls’ and women’s sports to 'biological females,' upholding West Virginia and Idaho laws. Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s majority opinion defended the laws under Title IX and the 14th Amendment, while citing Donald Trump’s executive order opposing male participation in women’s sports.

Minnesota experienced widespread arrests and deportations under ICE's Operation Metro Surge, with 5,000 people detained and $700 million in lost revenue. The operations, criticized for violating constitutional amendments and international human rights laws, targeted cities with large immigrant populations and resulted in nearly 200,000 arrests nationwide by early 2026.

Speaker Mike Johnson stated that 'birthright tourism' has 'devalued' the 14th Amendment, following President Trump's call for Congress to address birthright citizenship after the Supreme Court's decision not to rule on Trump's executive order. Johnson praised Justice Clarence Thomas for his dissent against the court's opinion.

The article examines the U.S. at its 250th anniversary, highlighting its historical evolution and current challenges like political divisions and institutional distrust. Eleven historians and writers reflect on American identity, democratic principles, and the nation's future sustainability, emphasizing ideals from the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.

The Supreme Court ruled in Trump v. Barbara that children born in the U.S. to parents unlawfully or temporarily present are citizens under the 14th Amendment, enabling birth tourism by foreign nationals, including Chinese, Nigerian, and Russian individuals, who exploit U.S. citizenship for financial and political advantages. Critics argue the decision encourages abuse of public benefits and security risks.

The Supreme Court reaffirmed that the 14th Amendment grants automatic citizenship to anyone born in the US, including children of illegal immigrants and temporary visa holders. The Trump administration had sought to exclude these groups, but rightists criticized the ruling as part of a culture war undermining responses to demographic decline.

The Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump's attempt to end it, leading to divided reactions among lawmakers. The 6-3 decision saw dissent from Justices Clarence Thomas, Neil Gorsuch, and Samuel Alito, who cited concerns about birth tourism and national security.

The Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump's executive order to end it. Lawmakers split along party lines, with Republicans criticizing the ruling and some Democrats supporting it. The 6-3 decision included dissents from Justices Thomas, Gorsuch, and Alito, who argued the 14th Amendment does not apply to children of unlawful immigrants.

The Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment in Trump v. Barbara, a decision criticized as one of the court's worst. The ruling mandates citizenship for anyone born on U.S. soil, regardless of parents' immigration status or intentions, sparking concerns about national security and the definition of American identity.

The Ohio Capital Journal's roundup highlights a bipartisan housing bill passed by Congress with most Ohio members supporting it, except Rep. Warren Davidson (Republican). It also notes that Trump's policies increased Ohio households' costs by $2,175 since January 2025. Sen. Bernie Moreno aims to end birthright citizenship following a Supreme Court ruling upholding the 14th Amendment. Additionally, Ohio humanities organizations face challenges after Trump's federal grant cuts.

Folarin Balogun, who scored the opening goal for the United States against Bosnia, is eligible to play because airline employees in New York prevented his mother from returning to London before his birth. The U.S. Supreme Court reaffirmed birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment through this case.

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito dissented in Trump v. Barbara, arguing the Court's 6-3 ruling upholding birthright citizenship for most U.S.-born children creates national security risks by granting citizenship to children of illegal aliens, temporary visitors, and 'birth tourists.' Alito claimed the majority misinterpreted the 14th Amendment and warned of potential exploitation by foreign nationals, citing hypothetical scenarios involving hostile individuals gaining citizenship. Michael Hough of NumbersUSA supported Alito's view, referencing Chinese birth tourism cases.

Michigan immigrant advocates and community members celebrated the U.S. Supreme Court’s rejection of President Donald Trump’s attempt to overhaul birthright citizenship, calling it a major victory that upholds the 14th Amendment’s guarantee of citizenship for children born on U.S. soil. The 6-3 ruling affirms that citizenship is not subject to executive action, with Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center highlighting its significance in protecting constitutional rights.

The Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order that sought to deny citizenship to children of undocumented immigrants. The Pasadena City Council had previously joined legal challenges against the executive order, supporting lawsuits defending the 14th Amendment.

The U.S. Supreme Court rejected President Donald Trump’s executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship, citing the 14th Amendment. Trump has since urged Congress to legislate against birthright citizenship, while California and other states praised the ruling as upholding constitutional protections for children born in the U.S.

The Supreme Court released three final opinions for the 2025-26 term, including striking down an executive order on birthright citizenship in Trump v. Barbara, upholding Title IX policies on sports teams in West Virginia v. B.P.J. and Little v. Hecox, and ruling against campaign spending restrictions in National Republican Senatorial Committee v. FEC. The decisions involved multiple justices with varying concurrences and dissents.

The Supreme Court largely supported President Trump’s immigration agenda by allowing policies to end temporary protections for Haitians and Syrians, expand enforcement leeway for green card holders, and limit asylum eligibility. However, it rejected the administration’s attempt to restrict birthright citizenship, upholding the 14th Amendment’s guarantee of citizenship for U.S.-born children regardless of parental status.

The Supreme Court largely supported President Trump's immigration policies, including ending temporary protections for Haitians and Syrians and limiting asylum seekers, but rejected his attempt to restrict birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment. Advocates praised the court's defense of birthright citizenship, while some Republicans called for alternative restrictions.

The Supreme Court supported most of President Donald Trump's immigration agenda, including ending temporary protections for Haitians and Syrians and limiting asylum applications, but upheld birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment. Advocates praised the decision, while some Republicans, including Mark Krikorian of the Center for Immigration Studies, called for tighter immigration policies to prevent births to undocumented immigrants in the U.S.

The Metro Council implements a ticketed system for public comments on data center bills at a July 7 meeting. The U.S. Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship in the Trump v. Barbara case, invalidating an executive order. Private schools with vouchers have extended time to submit test scores for academic performance reporting.

President Trump pushed legislation to end birthright citizenship following a Supreme Court decision that rejected his attempt. The Supreme Court's ruling, rooted in the 14th Amendment, led Trump to dismiss his loss as he continued advocating for policy changes.

President Trump is advocating for legislation to end birthright citizenship following a Supreme Court decision that rejected his previous attempt. The court's ruling is based on the 14th Amendment, which establishes birthright citizenship. Trump has stated he is not discouraged by the court's rejection.

President Trump pushed legislation to end birthright citizenship after the Supreme Court rejected his attempt. The Court's decision, rooted in the 14th Amendment, led Trump to brush off his loss.

President Trump pushes legislation to end birthright citizenship after the Supreme Court rejected his attempt. The Supreme Court decision, rooted in the 14th Amendment, led to Trump brushing off his loss.

Tennessee's historical influence on the U.S. is highlighted through events like the Indian Removal Act signed by President Andrew Jackson, leading to the Trail of Tears, and the Memphis Massacre, which contributed to the 14th Amendment. The article also notes Tennessee's broader role in shaping the nation via presidential leadership, Supreme Court cases, and constitutional amendments.