14th Amendment
Coverage of 14th Amendment in the Nexus archive.
- The US supreme court’s ruling on trans people in sports is an assault on bodily autonomy | Judith Levine
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.
- From ‘neighboring’ to justice: Operation Metro Surge
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.
- Mike Johnson: 14th Amendment ‘devalued’ by ‘birthright tourism’
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.
- Will America Survive Another 250 Years? We Asked 11 Historians.
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.
- Supreme Court’s awful ruling encourages China’s Hunan Horse to invade America
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.
- Culture war killing America’s response to demographic decline
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.
- WATCH: Controversial SCOTUS decision strikes a divide among lawmakers
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.
- WATCH: Controversial SCOTUS decision strikes a divide among lawmakers
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.
- MIKE DAVIS: Dissecting the Supreme Court's 'birthright' betrayal
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.
- Catching Our Eye News Roundup, July 2, 2026
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.
- Birthright citizens score
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.
- Alito warns Supreme Court made 'serious mistake' that could have national security consequences
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 call Supreme Court ruling a huge win
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.
- Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship, Mayor Lauds Court Justices
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.
- Immigrants relieved by birthright ruling as Trump calls for citizenship law
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.
- Closing out the term
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.
- How the Supreme Court became a pivotal force in Trump’s immigration agenda
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.
- How the Supreme Court became a pivotal force in Trump's immigration agenda
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.
- How the Supreme Court became a pivotal force in Trump's immigration agenda
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.
- July 1: Metro Council Preps for Public Comment on Data Centers; Birthright Citizenship Upheld
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 pushes legislation to end birthright citizenship after SCOTUS decision
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 pushes legislation to end birthright citizenship after SCOTUS decision
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 pushes legislation to end birthright citizenship after SCOTUS decision
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 SCOTUS decision
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.
- 5 times Tennessee influenced the USA as it celebrates 250 years
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.
- The Supreme Court’s birthright citizenship ruling hands the U.S. economy a $7.7 trillion win
The Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment, with research estimating $7.7 trillion in economic contributions from beneficiaries over their lifetimes. Business leaders view the ruling as a boon for the U.S. economy, citing optimism about immigration's role in economic growth.
- Amy Coney Barrett draws backlash from conservative critics who want her to be a Trump partisan
Amy Coney Barrett, a Supreme Court justice appointed by Donald Trump, faced criticism from conservative figures for rulings that opposed Trump's positions, including upholding a $5 million defamation judgment against him and rejecting his attempt to end birthright citizenship. Barrett joined the court's liberal justices in these decisions, prompting backlash from Trump allies who accuse her of political disloyalty.
- Supreme Court spurns Trump on birthright citizenship
The US Supreme Court rejected President Donald Trump’s attempt to restrict birthright citizenship, upholding the 14th Amendment’s Citizenship Clause. The 6-3 ruling maintained automatic citizenship for nearly all children born in the US, including those of undocumented parents. Trump criticized the decision and called on Congress to address birthright citizenship.
- Vance calls SCOTUS birthright citizenship ruling a 'major mistake,' warns of more birth tourism
Vice President JD Vance criticized the Supreme Court's decision upholding birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment, calling it a 'major mistake' and warning it could encourage 'birth tourism.' The ruling rejected President Donald Trump's executive order to end automatic citizenship for children born in the U.S., with Vance suggesting strategies to address the issue, including restrictions on U.S. territories like the Northern Mariana Islands.
- Jackson rebukes Thomas over his birthright citizenship dissent
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson criticized Justice Clarence Thomas for his dissent in a decision upholding birthright citizenship. Jackson argued Thomas applied a 'narrow vision' of the 14th Amendment and questioned his 'colorblind' Constitution stance.
- Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, blocking Trump's executive order in 6-3 ruling
The Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship in a 6-3 ruling, blocking an executive order from President Donald Trump that sought to deny citizenship to children born to parents in the U.S. illegally or on temporary visas. The decision affirmed the 14th Amendment's guarantee of citizenship to nearly all U.S.-born children, with dissenting justices including Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, and Neil Gorsuch.
- US Supreme Court rejects Trump's effort to limit birthright citizenship
The US Supreme Court rejected President Trump's effort to limit birthright citizenship, maintaining the law under the 14th Amendment. The 5-4 ruling upheld that all children born in the US automatically become citizens, blocking the Trump administration's attempt to abolish this right for undocumented immigrants and birth tourists.
- What the birthright citizenship decision means for kids of immigrants
A ruling has struck down Trump's attempts to limit the 14th Amendment rights of some U.S.-born children. The decision preserves birthright citizenship for children of immigrants born in the U.S.
- Supreme Court upholds 14th Amendment
The Supreme Court struck down President Trump’s executive order banning birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants and some temporary visitors, ruling it unconstitutional under the 14th Amendment. The 6-3 decision reaffirmed that the 14th Amendment automatically grants citizenship to anyone born in the U.S., with Chief Justice John Roberts emphasizing the Framers’ intent. Three conservative justices and President Trump disputed the ruling, arguing the Amendment was intended only for freed black slaves.
- Supreme Court upholds 14th Amendment
The Supreme Court struck down President Trump’s Executive Order banning birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants and temporary visitors, ruling it unconstitutional. The 6-3 decision reaffirmed that birthright citizenship is enshrined in the 14th Amendment, with Chief Justice John Roberts writing the majority opinion. Three conservative justices dissented, arguing the 14th Amendment only applied to freed black slaves.
- Supreme Court upholds 14th Amendment
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that President Trump’s Executive Order banning birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants and some temporary visitors was unconstitutional, reaffirming that birthright citizenship is protected by the 14th Amendment. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the majority opinion, while Justices Clarence Thomas, Neil M. Gorsuch, and Samuel Alito dissented, arguing the 14th Amendment applied only to freed black slaves.
- Supreme Court rules states can bar trans girls and women from school sports
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that state laws restricting trans girls and women from participating in school sports do not violate Title IX or the 14th Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause. The decision, led by Justice Brett Kavanaugh, upheld bans in West Virginia and Utah but included a footnote clarifying the ruling does not address whether trans women may compete in women’s sports, leaving that issue for lower courts.
- Birthright Citizenship Ruling A ‘Massive’ Win, Chicago Immigrant Groups Say
The Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order that challenged the 14th Amendment’s citizenship clause. Chicago immigrant groups and advocates celebrated the ruling as a victory for civil rights, ensuring U.S.-born children of undocumented parents retain citizenship and equal rights.
- Key takeaways from supreme court birthright ruling: ‘Citizenship is the right to have rights’
The Supreme Court ruled that Trump’s executive order limiting birthright citizenship violated the 14th Amendment. The decision struck down a key part of the Trump administration’s agenda, reinforcing foundational constitutional rights.
- US Supreme Court upholds transgender athlete bans in Idaho, West Virginia
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld state laws in Idaho and West Virginia that ban transgender athletes from participating in women’s and girls’ sports teams, ruling 6-3 that the bans do not violate the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment or Title IX. The decision marks a setback for transgender rights, with dissenting justices arguing for further factual review.