Former President Donald Trump has requested that the U.S. Supreme Court examine the legality of his executive order concerning birthright citizenship. This action marks the second time in 2025 that the matter has been brought before the justices, setting the stage for a significant legal battle over a controversial policy that grants citizenship to individuals born within the United States. In an appeal, Trump argued that the concept of birthright citizenship was “mistaken” and had led to “destructive consequences.” The Justice Department, representing the former president, filed two appeals challenging lower court rulings against Trump’s executive order, which he signed on his first day in office as part of his strict immigration policies. The order directed federal agencies to withhold citizenship recognition from children born in the U.S. unless at least one parent was a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or green card holder. This order is seen by many as a direct challenge to the 14th Amendment of the Constitution.
